Coffee Jelly Drink (Printable)

Bouncy coffee jelly cubes in sweet creamy milk—a playful Japanese fusion beverage for coffee enthusiasts.

# What You'll Need:

→ For the Coffee Jelly

01 - 2 cups brewed strong coffee (hot)
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin powder
04 - 2 tablespoons cold water

→ For the Sweet Cream

05 - 1 cup whole milk
06 - 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
07 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
08 - Ice cubes, as needed

# How To Make It:

01 - In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water and let it bloom for 5 minutes.
02 - Stir sugar into the hot coffee until dissolved. Add the bloomed gelatin and stir until completely dissolved.
03 - Pour the mixture into a shallow dish or small baking pan. Let it cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1.5 hours until set.
04 - Once firm, cut the coffee jelly into 1/2-inch cubes.
05 - In a pitcher, combine milk, sweetened condensed milk, and heavy cream. Mix well.
06 - To serve, fill glasses with coffee jelly cubes and a few ice cubes. Pour the sweet cream mixture over the jelly cubes.
07 - Stir gently and enjoy with a wide straw or spoon.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Those bouncy, jiggly jelly cubes deliver a playful textural surprise that regular iced coffee simply cannot match.
  • It tastes like a fancy café dessert drink but takes barely any real effort, making you feel like a kitchen magician with minimal work.
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  • If your gelatin doesn't fully dissolve into the coffee, you'll end up with a grainy texture that feels like sand on your tongue—always ensure the mixture is completely smooth before pouring.
  • The sweetness level is totally adjustable depending on who you're serving, so taste the cream mixture before serving and add more condensed milk if your guests like things sweeter.
03 -
  • Make a batch of jelly cubes at the beginning of the week and store them in an airtight container so you can assemble drinks whenever the craving strikes without the full 2-hour wait.
  • Warming your condensed milk slightly by running the can under hot water makes it easier to stir into the other ingredients and creates a more homogeneous cream mixture.
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