Coffee Jelly with Sweetened Cream (Print View)

Soft coffee-infused jelly cubes served with sweetened cream. A light, elegant Japanese dessert ideal for coffee enthusiasts.

# What You'll Need:

→ Coffee Jelly

01 - 2 cups freshly brewed strong coffee, hot
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons unflavored powdered gelatin
04 - 2 tablespoons cold water

→ Sweet Cream

05 - 3/4 cup heavy cream
06 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, or to taste
07 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - Sprinkle gelatin over cold water in a small bowl. Let stand for 5 minutes until absorbed and softened.
02 - Combine hot brewed coffee and granulated sugar in a medium bowl. Stir continuously until sugar completely dissolves.
03 - Microwave bloomed gelatin for approximately 15 seconds or heat gently until fully liquefied. Pour dissolved gelatin into sweetened coffee mixture, stirring thoroughly to incorporate.
04 - Transfer mixture to a shallow dish or small square pan. Allow to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for minimum 2 hours until completely firm.
05 - Remove set jelly from refrigerator. Cut into uniform cubes using a sharp knife.
06 - Whisk heavy cream with granulated sugar and vanilla extract in a separate bowl until sugar dissolves and cream achieves slight thickness.
07 - Distribute coffee jelly cubes evenly among serving glasses or bowls. Ladle sweet cream over cubes. Serve immediately while chilled.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The contrast between the bitter coffee cubes and sweet cream creates this magical moment when the flavors dance on your tongue in the most unexpected way.
  • Its incredibly forgiving for beginners I promise even when I was half-asleep making this at midnight for guests the next day it turned out perfectly.
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  • The gelatin needs to be completely dissolved or youll end up with unpleasant clear specks throughout your otherwise perfect jelly.
  • Letting the coffee mixture cool slightly before refrigerating prevents condensation from forming on the surface which can make your jelly look cloudy.
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  • If you cant cut perfect cubes, embrace the rustic look by deliberately cutting different sized pieces it actually creates a more interesting textural experience in every bite.
  • Cold metal tools make cleaner cuts through the jelly try chilling your knife in the freezer for a few minutes before slicing.
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