Coffee Jelly Drink (Print Version)

Refreshing beverage featuring bouncy coffee jelly cubes served in a sweet, creamy milk blend with a delightful Japanese twist.

# What You'll Need:

→ For the Coffee Jelly

01 - 2 cups brewed strong coffee (hot)
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin powder
04 - 2 tablespoons cold water

→ For the Sweet Cream

05 - 1 cup whole milk
06 - 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
07 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
08 - Ice cubes, as needed

# Directions:

01 - In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water and let it bloom for 5 minutes.
02 - Stir sugar into the hot coffee until dissolved. Add the bloomed gelatin and stir until completely dissolved.
03 - Pour the mixture into a shallow dish or small baking pan. Let it cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1.5 hours until set.
04 - Once firm, cut the coffee jelly into 1/2-inch cubes.
05 - In a pitcher, combine milk, sweetened condensed milk, and heavy cream. Mix well.
06 - Fill glasses with coffee jelly cubes and a few ice cubes. Pour the sweet cream mixture over the jelly cubes.
07 - Stir gently and enjoy with a wide straw or spoon.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The jelly cubes add a playful bounce that makes drinking coffee feel like an adventure.
  • You control the sweetness and coffee strength, so it never tastes like a compromise.
  • It looks impressive but comes together with pantry staples and minimal effort.
  • Perfect for warm days when hot coffee feels too heavy but you still crave that flavor.
02 -
  • If your gelatin does not dissolve completely in the coffee, you will end up with chewy bits instead of smooth jelly, so stir thoroughly while the coffee is piping hot.
  • Cutting the jelly too early makes it fall apart and turn mushy, wait until it is truly firm to the touch.
  • The sweetness builds as the ice melts, so do not panic if the first sip tastes too rich.
03 -
  • Use a shallow pan for the jelly so it sets faster and is easier to cut into uniform cubes.
  • Chill your glasses in the freezer for 10 minutes before assembling, it keeps everything colder longer.
  • If the jelly tastes too bitter after setting, the sweet cream will balance it out, so do not worry too much about perfection.
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