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Coffee Jelly - Recipe

Mary Jankins
We have chosen to show you a classic and simple coffee jelly recipe that you can use to make a delicious, rich dessert. You can tweak the ingredients to suit your taste, but the process and measurements will ensure a stable and reliable result every time.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 4 people
Calories 31 kcal

Equipment

  • A cup
  • Spoon
  • Bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp gelatin powder unflavoured
  • ¼ cup water ideally filtered
  • 2 cups strong, black, flavorful coffee
  • 2 tbsp sweeteners such as white sugar, agave syrup, or coconut sugar

Instructions
 

  • Brew the coffee and filter the water.
  • In a clean bowl, mix together the gelatin and the water using a fork or whisk until well combined.
  • Place the gelatin and water to one side, and mix the sugar and coffee in a pan, bringing it to boil gently, avoiding the highest heat setting.
  • Once the mixture is boiled, take it off the heat and whisk in the gelatin and water mixture until there are no lumps and everything has dissolved fully.
  • Leave the mixture to cool completely.
  • Once the mixture is cool, place it in individual cups or a large baking tray, dish, or even a silicone cake tray.
  • Leave the mixture in the fridge to set fully, which usually takes about six hours.
  • Consume within three days, enjoying it in drinks, desserts, and other yummy creations.

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Notes

To help you create a coffee jelly that is high-grade and totally delicious, consider these tips:
  • Try It in Different Forms
Coffee jelly is yummy on its own, but it can also be enjoyed in various other ways, including:
  • In or with ice cream
  • Covered in thick whipped cream
  • In milkshakes
  • As part of a coffee-themed sundae
  • In bubble tea
  • With crispy toast
  • Sprinkled with chocolate coffee beans
 
  • Use The Very Best Coffee
Because coffee jelly relies on its flavor for the impact, it is important that you use the very best coffee you can afford. Ideally, you will avoid instant and choose a yummy medium roast that you would otherwise enjoy as a drink too.
  • Consume as Fresh as You Can
Coffee jelly only lasts around 2-3 days in the fridge before it needs to be thrown out. Ideally, you’ll make your coffee jelly on the same day you hope to consume it, so it is as delicious and fresh tasting as possible.
  • Use Natural Sweeteners If You Can
As coffee jelly usually contains sugar, it is useful to use a pure and natural sweetener like agave or date sugar. This helps boost the health aspects of the food and also reduces the chance of a chemical flavor or aftertaste that is common with sugar alternatives like stevia. Avoiding honey and processed white sugar also helps the product to stay vegan or veggie if you have made it free from animal products.