What Is Coffee Jelly?

Coffee jelly is sweetened coffee that sets into a jiggly gel with gelatin or agar agar. Then, you cut or break it into pieces and serve it with milk or cream. In this Coffee Jelly Drink recipe, the jelly turns into sippable mix ins.

What Do You Need for Coffee Jelly?

You need strong brewed coffee, a sweetener if you want it, and a setting agent. Also, you need a glass or container and a fridge for chilling. Next, you just give it time to set.

What Ingredients Do You Need to Make Coffee Jelly?

Use 1 cup hot strong coffee, optional sweetener, and either unflavored gelatin or agar agar powder. Then add a little cold water for blooming gelatin or dispersing agar. Meanwhile, keep your tools simple, since a spoon and whisk usually cover it.

How to Make Caffeine Jelly?

Brew regular coffee, then sweeten it lightly while hot. Next, dissolve gelatin or simmer agar into the coffee, then chill until it sets. As a result, you get caffeine jelly that tastes like coffee, not candy.

Can I Make Coffee Jelly Without Gelatin?

Yes, you can use agar agar instead of gelatin. First, whisk agar with a bit of water, then whisk it into coffee and simmer briefly. Then, chill it until firm.

Can I Set Coffee Jelly Directly in the Serving Glass?

Yes, and it makes cleanup easier. First, pour the hot coffee mixture into your serving glass, then cool it for a few minutes. Next, refrigerate until set, and later you can build the drink right on top.

Can I Use Decaf Coffee?

Yes, decaf works well if you want the flavor without the buzz. However, brew it strong so it still tastes bold after you add milk. Then, follow the same steps to set and chill.

Coffee Jelly Drink Recipe: Terrific High-Protein Treat

Name: Coffee Jelly Drink Recipe
Prep time: 3 h
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 3 h 5 min
Cuisine: Japanese inspired
Ingredients: 1 cup hot strong brewed coffee; Optional sweetener for jelly (monk fruit, Splenda, or sugar); 1 packet unflavored gelatin or agar agar powder; Cold water for blooming gelatin or dispersing agar; 1 cup cold high protein milk (dairy or non dairy); Sweetener for milk to taste; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; Ice (optional); Wide straw (optional)

Description

A Japanese inspired coffee jelly drink with strong coffee set into bouncy jelly, then topped with sweet vanilla high protein milk. Stir to crack the jelly into small pieces, add ice if you like, and sip with a wide straw for the best texture.

Ingredients

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1 cup hot strong brewed coffee

Optional sweetener for jelly (monk fruit, Splenda, or sugar)

1 packet unflavored gelatin or agar agar powder

Cold water for blooming gelatin or dispersing agar

1 cup cold high protein milk (dairy or non dairy)

Sweetener for milk to taste

1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Ice (optional)

Wide straw (optional)

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Instructions

1. Brew strong coffee. Sweeten lightly while the coffee is still hot.

2. If using gelatin, sprinkle gelatin over 2 to 3 tablespoons cold water. Let it bloom for 5 minutes. Stir into hot coffee until fully dissolved.

3. If using agar agar, whisk agar with 2 to 3 tablespoons water until smooth. Whisk into coffee, then simmer gently for 1 minute while whisking.

4. Pour the coffee mixture into a serving glass. Cool for 5 to 10 minutes, then refrigerate until set, about 2 to 3 hours.

5. Stir or shake cold milk with sweetener and vanilla until dissolved.

6. Pour the sweet vanilla milk over the set coffee jelly.

7. Use a spoon to break the jelly into small pieces and stir gently to disperse.

8. Add ice if desired, then serve with a wide straw or spoon.

Notes

Gelatin gives a softer, bouncier jelly that breaks up easily in milk.

Agar agar sets firmer. If it feels too firm, reduce the agar slightly next time and whisk well while heating.

Sweeteners can be sugar free in both the jelly and the milk.

A wide straw or a spoon makes it easier to enjoy the jelly pieces.

Store set coffee jelly covered in the fridge up to 5 days. Best texture happens within 48 hours.

Prep Time: 180 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Method: Stovetop and chilling
Cuisine: Japanese inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 drink
Calories: 133
Sugar: 12 g
Sodium: 118 mg
Fat: 2 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 21 g
Fiber: 0 g
Protein: 14 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg