Coffee Jelly Recipe

Strong brewed coffee: This is the base of the jelly, providing a deep coffee flavor. Brew it stronger than you would for drinking to ensure the flavor stands out.

Sugar: Adds sweetness to balance the bitterness of the coffee.

Gelatin powder: This is what makes the coffee mixture set into a jelly. It needs to be bloomed in cold water before being added to the hot coffee.

Cold water: Used to bloom the gelatin, ensuring it dissolves properly into the coffee mixture.

When blooming gelatin, ensure the water is cold to allow the gelatin to properly hydrate. If the water is too warm, the gelatin may clump and not dissolve evenly, affecting the texture of your coffee jelly.

• strong brewed coffee - Substitute with strong brewed tea: Provides a similar depth of flavor and can be customized with different tea varieties.

• strong brewed coffee - Substitute with espresso: Offers a more intense coffee flavor, which can be diluted to match the strength of brewed coffee.

• sugar - Substitute with honey: Adds a natural sweetness and a slight floral note to the jelly.

• sugar - Substitute with maple syrup: Provides a rich, caramel-like sweetness that complements the coffee flavor.

• gelatin powder - Substitute with agar-agar: A plant-based alternative that sets similarly to gelatin, suitable for vegetarians and vegans.

• gelatin powder - Substitute with pectin: Another plant-based gelling agent, though it may result in a slightly different texture.

• cold water - Substitute with cold milk: Adds a creamy texture and a richer flavor to the jelly.

• cold water - Substitute with cold brewed coffee: Enhances the coffee flavor even further, making the jelly more robust.

• To keep your coffee jelly fresh, store it in an airtight container. This prevents it from absorbing any unwanted odors from the fridge.
• Place the container on a middle shelf in your refrigerator where the temperature is most consistent. This ensures your dessert stays at the optimal coolness.
• If you plan to enjoy your coffee jelly over several days, it's best to cut it into cubes only when you're ready to serve. This helps maintain its texture and prevents it from drying out.
• For a delightful twist, store individual portions in small mason jars or dessert cups. This makes it easy to grab a quick treat without exposing the entire batch to air.
• If you want to freeze your coffee jelly, first make sure it is fully set and chilled. Cut it into cubes and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Freeze until solid.
• Once the cubes are frozen, transfer them to a freezer-safe bag or container. Label with the date to keep track of freshness.
• When you're ready to enjoy your frozen coffee jelly, let it thaw in the refrigerator for a few hours. Avoid microwaving as it can alter the texture.
• For an extra indulgent treat, serve your thawed coffee jelly with a drizzle of condensed milk or a dollop of whipped cream. The contrast of creamy and gelatinous textures is simply divine.

• Place the coffee jelly cubes in a microwave-safe dish. Cover with a microwave-safe lid or plastic wrap, leaving a small corner open to allow steam to escape. Heat on medium power for 10-15 seconds, checking frequently to ensure it doesn't melt completely.

• Alternatively, set a shallow dish with the coffee jelly cubes over a pot of simmering water, creating a double boiler effect. Gently warm the jelly, stirring occasionally, until it reaches the desired temperature. Be careful not to overheat, as it may lose its shape.

• For a more luxurious touch, place the coffee jelly cubes in a heatproof bowl and pour a small amount of hot coffee or milk over them. Let it sit for a minute or two, allowing the heat to gently warm the jelly without melting it completely. Stir gently before serving.

• Small bowl: Use this to bloom the gelatin by sprinkling it over cold water.

• Saucepan: Heat the brewed coffee and sugar in this until the sugar dissolves.

• Stirring spoon: Stir the coffee and sugar mixture, and later, the bloomed gelatin into the coffee.

• Shallow dish or mold: Pour the coffee-gelatin mixture into this to set.

• Refrigerator: Chill the mixture in this until it sets.

• Knife: Cut the set coffee jelly into cubes.

• Serving dish: Present the coffee jelly cubes in this, optionally with whipped cream or condensed milk.

• Measuring cups: Measure the brewed coffee and cold water accurately.

• Measuring spoons: Measure the sugar and gelatin powder precisely.

Use instant coffee: Replace brewed coffee with instant coffee to save brewing time. Dissolve it directly in hot water.

Quick chill: Place the jelly mixture in the freezer for 30 minutes before transferring it to the fridge to set faster.

Pre-measure ingredients: Measure out sugar, gelatin powder, and cold water before starting to streamline the process.

Use a shallow dish: A shallow dish allows the jelly to set quicker than a deep mold.

Microwave gelatin: Bloom the gelatin in cold water, then microwave for 10 seconds to dissolve it faster.