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Coffee Jelly

Published: Oct 8, 2016 · Modified: Aug 8, 2018 by Lalaine Manalo · This post may contain affiliate links

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Coffee Jelly with coffee-flavored gelatin generously drizzled with sweetened cream for a simple yet impressive dessert everyone is sure to love! It's a fun and delicious way to get your caffeine fix!

Coffee Jelly with coffee-flavored gelatin generously drizzled with sweetened cream for a simple yet impressive dessert everyone is sure to love! It's a fun and delicious way to get your caffeine fix!

I am not really into drinking coffee like G who has to have at least 2 to 3 cups black in the morning to start his day right but I do love the aroma and taste of this liquid gold in both sweet and savory dishes. In fact, I have a long list of coffee-flavored favorites I make often. If you're in the mood for an intense caffeine fix, check out my espresso royale icebox cake, coffee ribs, no-churn coffee brickle ice cream, baby back ribs with coffee-whiskey BBQ sauce and espresso toffee cookies recipes on my Onion Rings and Things blog and make sure to hop back here for the ultimate coffee indulgence, coffee jelly.

The first time I tried coffee jelly was during a trip to Japan many years ago and it took but one bite of the melt-in-your-mouth gelatin drenched in sweet cream for me to be completely hooked. It was all the craze back then, every bake shop, restaurant or convenience store in the country sold one version or another of this dessert.

If you've been to Japan, you know everything there is outrageously expensive and prized to the roof. I clearly remember sitting in a quaint Tokyo coffee shop, relishing my very first taste of coffee jelly, and almost choking on the last spoonful when I got the bill. $5 for a verrry small cup and that was in 1997!

Coffee Jelly with coffee-flavored gelatin generously drizzled with sweetened cream for a simple yet impressive dessert everyone is sure to love! It's a fun and delicious way to get your caffeine fix!

As much as I loved the jiggly concoction and wanted more than a teeny weeny container, my cheap butt couldn't stand the thought of coughing up another $5 for a gelatin dessert I could just as easily and cheaply make at home.

Coffee jelly is such a quick and easy treat to make, it's all a matter of dissolving the gelatin in very hot strong coffee, allowing it to cool and firm up, and drizzling the set gelatin with sweetened cream. Seriously, the hardest part of this recipe is the wait!

I like Knox for my coffee jelly and use about 4 cups of strong coffee to achieve the texture I like. Please make sure to check your package instructions on how much liquid is recommended for that particular brand. I add about ½ cup of sugar to the gelatin but feel free to decrease or omit altogether if you want to cut down on the sweetness and want more of the coffee taste.

You can pour the gelatin mixture into a baking dish to harden and then cut into cubes when ready to serve or use individual clear glass cups and top with the cream when gelatin is set to achieve a "cup of coffee" effect. Either way, this coffee jelly is a fun dessert everyone (except the kiddos unless you want them jumping all over the place) is sure to love. Enjoy!

Watch the video and see how easy it is to make this delicious coffee dessert:

 

Coffee Jelly with coffee-flavored gelatin generously drizzled with sweetened cream for a simple yet impressive dessert everyone is sure to love! It's a fun and delicious way to get your caffeine fix!
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Coffee Jelly

Coffee Jelly with coffee-flavored gelatin generously drizzled with sweetened cream for a simple yet impressive dessert everyone is sure to love! It's a fun and delicious way to get your caffeine fix!
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time5 mins
Total Time10 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Asian
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 366kcal
Author: Lalaine Manalo

Ingredients

  • 1 box (1 ounce) unflavored gelatin (I used Knox)
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons instant coffee
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 can (14 ounces) condensed milk
  • 1 can (12.8 ounces) table cream

Instructions

  • In a sauce pot, bring 3 cups of the water to a boil. Add instant coffee and sugar. Stir until dissolved.
  • In a large bowl, sprinkle the gelatin on the remaining 1 cup of cold water. Let stand for about 1 minute or until gelatin powder begins to bloom.
  • Gradually add the 3 cups of boiling coffee and stir constantly for about 2 to 3 minutes or until gelatin is completely dissolved and no granules are visible.
  • Transfer mixture into a  baking dish and allow to completely cool. Refrigerate for about 2 to 3 hours or until completely set. 
  • In a bowl, combine condensed milk and table cream. Stir until blended.
  • Cut set gelatin into 1-inch cubes and divide into serving cups. Top with sweetened cream. Garnish with whipped cream, if desired. Serve cold.

Nutrition

Calories: 366kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 92mg | Potassium: 215mg | Sugar: 39g | Vitamin A: 750IU | Vitamin C: 1.7mg | Calcium: 170mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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Coffee Jelly with coffee-flavored gelatin generously drizzled with sweetened cream for a simple yet impressive dessert everyone is sure to love! It's a fun and delicious way to get your caffeine fix!
Coffee Jelly with coffee-flavored gelatin generously drizzled with sweetened cream for a simple yet impressive dessert everyone is sure to love! It's a fun and delicious way to get your caffeine fix!

 

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  1. Ning says

    September 02, 2019 at 8:36 pm

    Why is the coffee does not set? I’ve followed the instructions exactly. 😞

    Reply
    • Lalaine Manalo says

      September 02, 2019 at 10:45 pm

      I am sorry the recipe didn't work well for you. Did you measure the ingredients correctly? Change in the amounts of liquid use will affect how the gelatin set. What brand did you use? Some brands require more or less amounts than the recipe.

      Reply
  2. Cara says

    May 06, 2019 at 4:19 pm

    Hi,

    Do u use colored gelatin? Or transparent one?

    Thanks 😊

    Reply
    • Lalaine Manalo says

      May 07, 2019 at 5:46 am

      I use clear gelatin 🙂

      Reply
  3. Linda says

    May 04, 2019 at 7:06 pm

    The Nestles table cream you used..is that the same as dry powdered Coffeemate?

    Reply
    • Lalaine Manalo says

      July 22, 2019 at 3:36 am

      Hi Linda! No, they are not the same. You can usually find it in Filipino/Asian grocery stores.

      Reply
  4. Clarizze says

    April 30, 2019 at 6:36 pm

    Is it okay to not use all purpose cream?

    Reply
    • Lalaine Manalo says

      May 01, 2019 at 8:59 pm

      Yes, you can use all-purpose cream 🙂

      Reply
  5. Emilyn says

    April 29, 2019 at 12:46 am

    Thanks Ma'am Lalaine for this refreshing recipe. I loved it. I made it and my kids and their friends loved it. Some even take home some of it so no left overs for me. Thank you again.

    Reply
    • Lalaine Manalo says

      April 29, 2019 at 11:51 pm

      You're welcome, Emilyn. I am glad everyone liked it. It's my favorite desserts, especially now that the weather is getting warmer 🙂

      Reply
  6. Myra Javier says

    March 14, 2019 at 10:11 pm

    Ang sarap tlga neto . Gumawa ako neto kahapon, grabe dabest tlga. meron pa ngaun sa bahay.

    Reply
    • Lalaine Manalo says

      July 25, 2019 at 5:51 am

      It's really good, isn't it, Myra?

      Reply
  7. wendy says

    March 11, 2019 at 11:22 pm

    what kind of instant coffee do.you use?

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      March 24, 2019 at 12:59 pm

      I used Folgers coffee 🙂

      Reply
  8. Josie says

    January 12, 2019 at 8:48 pm

    Is table cream the same with all puspose cream?? Thanks

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      January 15, 2019 at 10:30 am

      Yes, table cream is the same as the Nestle's all-purpose cream 🙂

      Reply
  9. Geraldine C. Anacleto says

    November 30, 2018 at 7:49 pm

    5 stars
    Tnk u very much for your wonderful recipe😍
    I've just tried it for my ate's birthday😇

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      December 01, 2018 at 9:13 am

      Yay! I am glad you enjoyed it. Belated Happy Birthday to your ate 🙂

      Reply
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