Coffee Jelly Drink Delight (Printer View)

A refreshing beverage featuring coffee jelly cubes served in a creamy sweet milk blend.

# Components:

→ Coffee Jelly

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

→ 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

# Method:

01 - Sprinkle gelatin over cold water in a small bowl and let it stand for 5 minutes to bloom.
02 - Stir granulated sugar into hot brewed coffee until fully dissolved, then add the bloomed gelatin and stir until completely combined.
03 - Pour the coffee mixture into a shallow dish or small baking pan. Let it cool to room temperature before refrigerating for at least 1.5 hours until firm.
04 - Once set, cut the coffee jelly into 1/2-inch cubes using a sharp knife.
05 - Combine whole milk, sweetened condensed milk, and heavy cream in a pitcher and mix thoroughly.
06 - Fill serving glasses with coffee jelly cubes and ice cubes, then pour the sweet cream mixture over the top.
07 - Gently stir the drink before serving and enjoy with a wide straw or spoon.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The bouncy texture of the jelly is pure joy—each cube breaks apart with a soft click between your teeth, releasing coffee flavor in waves.
  • It feels elegant enough to serve at a gathering but tastes like the most unpretentious comfort drink you've ever made.
  • Two hours total including chill time means you're not trapped in the kitchen, yet you'll have something that tastes like you spent the afternoon perfecting it.
02 -
  • Don't skip the blooming step for gelatin, or you'll end up with grainy, lumpy jelly instead of silky cubes—I learned this the hard way.
  • If your jelly sets too firm and becomes rubbery, it means you either over-refrigerated it or didn't use enough coffee liquid; next time, reduce chilling time or add a touch more liquid before setting.
  • The cream mixture tastes better when you let it chill for at least 30 minutes before serving; cold condensed milk has a better flavor than room-temperature.
03 -
  • Use a quality coffee for the jelly—whatever you'd happily drink as espresso will make better jelly than something flat or over-extracted.
  • The gelatin bloom is non-negotiable; it's the difference between silky jelly and grainy disappointment, so set a timer and don't rush it.
  • Chill your serving glasses for 15 minutes before assembling if you have time; it keeps the drink cold longer and makes the whole experience feel more refined.
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