Coffee Jelly Drink Delight (Printable)

A creamy beverage with bouncy coffee jelly cubes blended in a sweet milk mix.

# Components:

→ Coffee Jelly

01 - 2 cups brewed strong hot coffee (480 ml)
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (25 g)
03 - 2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin powder (6 g)
04 - 2 tablespoons cold water (30 ml)

→ Sweet Cream

05 - 1 cup whole milk (240 ml)
06 - 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk (120 ml)
07 - 1/2 cup heavy cream (120 ml)
08 - Ice cubes, as needed

# Directions:

01 - Sprinkle gelatin over cold water and allow it to bloom for 5 minutes.
02 - Stir granulated sugar into hot coffee until fully dissolved, then mix in the bloomed gelatin until completely incorporated.
03 - Pour the coffee mixture into a shallow dish and let it cool to room temperature before refrigerating for at least 1.5 hours to set.
04 - After firming, cut the coffee jelly into 1/2-inch (1.27 cm) cubes.
05 - Combine whole milk, sweetened condensed milk, and heavy cream in a pitcher and mix thoroughly.
06 - Fill glasses with coffee jelly cubes and ice cubes, then pour the sweet cream mixture over them.
07 - Gently stir the drink before serving, using a wide straw or spoon.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It transforms regular coffee into a textured, bouncy experience that feels indulgent without being heavy.
  • The balance between bitter coffee and sweet cream is addictive—you'll find yourself craving it on hot days.
  • It's surprisingly easy to make once you understand the gelatin, and impresses guests far more than the effort suggests.
02 -
  • Don't skip blooming the gelatin or you'll end up with a grainy, unpleasant texture that feels like sand against your teeth—I learned this the hard way on my first attempt.
  • The thickness of your jelly cubes matters; too thin and they dissolve almost instantly, too thick and they're awkward to drink through a straw, so 1/2-inch really is the sweet spot.
03 -
  • Make a large batch of coffee jelly on Sunday and cut it into cubes stored in an airtight container—you'll have ready-to-serve drinks all week.
  • The secret to perfectly set jelly is letting it cool to room temperature first; rushing it straight to the fridge creates tiny bubbles that make the texture less clean.
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