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Coffee Jelly

Coffee Jelly takes your traditional cup of morning coffee and turns it into a delicious dessert.

coffee jelly in a clear glass mug

Coffee Jelly

Something you may not know about me is that I am OBSESSED with coffee. My entire day is basically ruined if I don’t have my morning cup of coffee.

With that being said, sometimes I feel adventurous and feel the need to experiment with my coffee and that is exactly what happened here…

Coffee Jellies are the cup of coffee you never knew you needed to know how to make until now. Once you realize how easy they are to make, you’ll be making them again and again.

overhead view of coffee jelly on a table

What Is Coffee Jelly?

Coffee Jelly is a traditional Japanese dessert made from coffee and gelatin. It was first introduced in the 1960s after coffee was introduced by westerners to the Japanese.

How Do You Store Coffee Jelly?

Coffee Jelly should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

coffee jelly in clear mug with coffee beans around it

How long does coffee jelly last in the fridge?

Coffee Jelly lasts about 2-3 days in the fridge. Beyond that point, it may began getting slimy and losing it’s gelatin texture. While it’s still safe to consume, it may not be appetizing.

What are the benefits of Coffee Jelly?

When coffee and gelatin are combined, they can help you speed up your metabolism, reduce inflammation in your muscle tissue and even boost your mood.

coffee jelly in a mug filled with warm milk

Easy Coffee Jelly Recipe

You will need:

How to Make Coffee Jelly

In a small dish, add the warm water, and sprinkle the Gelatin over the water, and stir well, until Gelatin is dissolved.   Allow to sit for about 20 minutes, until the Gelatin absorbs all the water – this is called ‘blooming’ the Gelatin.  

gelatin mix in a measuring cup

After the 20 minutes are up, add the Sugar, and Instant Coffee powder, and stir until dissolved. 

coffee in a measuring cup

Pour the Gelatin – Coffee mixture into a 9 X 11 dish, and place in the refrigerator until the Gelatin is set (about 2 hours). 

coffee jelly mixture being poured into large baking dish

Once the Gelatin is set, or firm to the touch (like Jello) Cut the Gelatin into small cubes, using a butter knife. 

woman cutting coffee jelly into small squares using butter knife

Fill an 8 ounce glass half full of the Coffee Jellies cubes,  and pour Warm Milk over the top. 

coffee jellies cut into small squares

Add the White Chocolate Syrup, stir until dissolved.

cup of coffee jelly

Serve, and Enjoy!

Coffee Jelly

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Brittanie
Coffee Jelly takes your traditional cup of morning coffee and turns it into a delicious dessert.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Additional Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings 10 Drinks

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Package of Unflavored Gelatin Knox Gelatin
  • 3 cups of warm water
  • 3 Tablespoons of Instant Coffee
  • ¾ cup of Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon of Torani White Chocolate Syrup

Instructions
 

  • In a small dish, add the warm water, and sprinkle the Gelatin over the water, and stir well, until Gelatin is dissolved.   Allow to sit for about 20 minutes, until the Gelatin absorbs all the water – this is called 'blooming' the Gelatin.  
  • After the 20 minutes are up, add the Sugar, and Instant Coffee powder, and stir until dissolved. 
  • Pour the Gelatin – Coffee mixture into a 9 X 11 dish, and place in the refrigerator until the Gelatin is set (about 2 hours). 
  • Once the Gelatin is set, or firm to the touch (like Jello) Cut the Gelatin into small cubes, using a butter knife. 
  • Fill an 8 ounce glass half full of the Coffee Jellies cubes,  and pour Warm Milk over the top. 
  • Add the White Chocolate Syrup, stir until dissolved.
  • Serve, and Enjoy!

Nutrition information is a rough estimate only; actual values will vary based on the exact ingredients used and amount of recipe prepared.

Keyword coffee jellies, coffee jelly
Course Drinks
Cuisine Japanese
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