If you are a fan of coffee, you really should try this coffee jelly recipe! It’s easy to make at home and has a strong flavor of coffee. Whether you want to have it during hot summer or cold winter, it’s all fine!
What is Coffee Jelly?
Using jelly with a coffee flavor and a sweet cream sauce, you can make coffee jelly. If you enjoy cold, straightforward desserts, this well-known dessert recipe is sure to satisfy both of your cravings. Making your own coffee jelly allows you to customize the sweetness and bitterness, much like how much milk and sugar you add to your coffee.
Coffee jelly is a bittersweet dessert that is also well-liked in Japan, despite the fact that the earliest record of its production is from 1817 England. It is also a crowd favorite in the Philippines, especially as a chilled dessert in the summer months or as a sweet end note to savory meals.
How to Make Coffee Jelly
While coffee jelly recipes may vary depending on who makes the, the basic procedure for this dessert remains the same. First, the gelatin is flavored with sugar and coffee powder or espresso (our recipe uses coffee powder). The flavored gelatin is then allowed to set for at least 4 hours or overnight. Gelatin can be cut into cubes once it has hardened.
Condensed milk, additional coffee, and all-purpose milk are combined to make the cream in the meantime. This no-fuss recipe is part no-bake dessert and all parts coffee, and is definitely one that coffee lovers will enjoy.
Ingredients
2 cups hot water
1 1/2 tablespoons instant coffee powder
2 tablespoons sugar
3 teaspoons unflavored gelatin powder
1/2 cup all-purpose cream
1/4 cup condensed milk
1 teaspoon instant coffee powder
Tips for Making the Best Coffee Jelly
1 You Can Adjust How Firm Or Soft Your Jelly Is.
Each of us prefers different textures, so you can change the firmness of your coffee jelly by varying the amount of gelatin powder you use. The jelly produced by the recipe below is firm but jiggly, but you can firm it up by adding up to two more teaspoons!
2 Dissolve the Coffee Powder and Sugar before Adding in the Gelatin Powder.
3 Chill the Cream.
This advice can be used in one of two ways: chill the all-purpose cream before combining it with the other ingredients, or chill the cream mixture after all the ingredients have been added. Since desserts are best served cold, chilling the cream gives the mixture a velvetier texture in addition to increasing the satisfaction of the dessert.
4 Play With Toppings.
You can also spruce up this basic coffee jelly recipe with your choice of toppings! Sprinkles and candied nuts can be added to add color and texture. If you want your coffee jelly to be lighter and fluffier, you can also add a dollop of whipped cream! If you like a shot of chocolate in your coffee jelly, a mocha coffee jelly recipe might be just the one for you.
This is crucial because the mixture will start to set as soon as the gelatin powder is added. It may be more challenging to dissolve the coffee powder and sugar the more saturated your mixture is. Making a smooth coffee jelly in this case requires patience as you stir the coffee, sugar, and water mixture.
How to Serve Coffee Jelly
The best way to enjoy coffee jelly is cold! In addition to helping the coffee-flavored gelatin set properly in the fridge, chilling also gives the sweet, velvety cream that goes with the jelly its thick consistency.
How to Store Coffee Jelly
- You Can Make the Jelly Ahead of Time. Gelatin has a long shelf life and can be made days in advance of when you want to assemble your coffee jelly dessert. Just be certain to store it in an airtight container to prevent drying out.
- Store the Cream and the Jelly Separately. While the jelly will last long in storage, the cream might not. Only assemble the coffee jelly as you eat it, and make sure to store any leftover cream mixture separately, and in an airtight container.
- Refrigerate, Don’t Freeze. The jelly and the cream should not be frozen! This is due to the fact that freezing will alter both substances’ textures. If you don’t eat it first, the refrigerator is the best place to keep your coffee jelly.
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