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How to make Coffee Jelly
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4.75 from 8 votes

Easy Coffee Jelly Recipe

Cubes of jelly flavored with coffee served in a thick, sweetened cream, this coffee jelly is definitely a crowd-pleaser and an excellent dessert for any occasion.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Filipino
Keyword: coffee jelly
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 234kcal
Author: Bebs

Ingredients

  • 1 pouch clear jelly powder (gulaman/agar agar) - (25g) see Note 1 for gelatin powder
  • 5 cups tap water
  • 2-3 tablespoons instant coffee powder - adjust according to preference
  • 4-5 tablespoons granulated sugar - adjust according to preference
  • 1 small can sweetened condensed milk - (168ml per can)
  • 2 packs all-purpose cream - (250ml per pack)

Instructions

  • In a pot, add water and gradually sprinkle jelly powder, stir until dissolved.
  • Bring to a soft boil then remove from heat. Add sugar and coffee powder and stir until completely dissolved.
  • Pour mixture in a 9x9-inch square pan and let it cool to set.   
  • Using a knife, cut through the coffee jelly horizontally and then vertically to make cubes. It could be big or small cubes. 
  • In a large bowl or container with lid, mix together the sweetened condensed milk and all-purpose cream until well combined. Add the coffee jelly cubes and mix again. Cover and chill.
  • It is best served cold.

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Notes

Note 1. Gelatin powder can also be used and I would recommend using Knox but you may have to adjust the amount, 1 envelope =2 cups of water, so you will need 3 envelopes.  The procedure is also different. You just dissolve the gelatin in hot water or hot coffee and refrigerate for 2 hours or until set.
Note 2. I only used a small can of sweetened condensed milk (168ml) while I added 2 packs of cream (=500ml). This is a personal preference as we prefer desserts not to be overly too sweet. You can adjust this if you like it sweeter.
Note 3. I added sugar to the coffee jelly, again a personal choice. You can adjust or skip it altogether if you like.  

Nutrition

Calories: 234kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 69mg | Potassium: 353mg | Sugar: 48g | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 0.6mg