Coffee Jelly

BY SETSUKO YOSHIZUKA

Coffee jelly (コーヒーゼリー) is very easy to make: Sweeten strong coffee while heating it, then add a mixture of powdered gelatin and water and let it set up in the fridge. This recipe creates coffee jelly that is light and not too sweet, though you can adjust the sweetness to your liking. It's perfect for dessert, especially following a Japanese dinner in place of or alongside a cup of coffee. It's known as a refreshing summer treat, but feel free to enjoy it all year long.

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PREP: 5 mins

COOK: 5 mins

COOL & SET: 5 hrs 15 mins

TOTAL TIME: 5 hrs 25 mins

SERVINGS: 4 servings

YIELD: 2 cups

Instructions

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Gather the ingredients.
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In a small bowl, combine the gelatin powder and water.
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Place the brewed coffee and sugar in a medium saucepan and bring to a near boil over medium-high heat.
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Turn off the heat, and whisk in the gelatin mixture until it dissolves. Set aside to cool, about 10 to 15 minutes.
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Pour the coffee gelatin mixture into a shallow baking dish (8- or 9-inch square or 11 x 7 inches) and refrigerate until set, about 5 hours.
06

Once the coffee jelly has set, cut the gelatin into 1/2-inch cubes.
07

Spoon the cubes into individual serving dishes and top with whipped cream, if desired.

Tips & Variations

This recipe requires strong coffee; if you can, use espresso as it will impart both rich flavor and wonderful aroma. Alternatively, brew coffee with a drip cone, moka pot, or French press as these nonelectric brewers produce a richer coffee than the standard drip machine.
Leftover coffee jelly will keep in the fridge for up to two days when stored in an airtight container.
If you'd like sweeter coffee jelly, try an extra tablespoon of sugar and taste the coffee mixture (adding more if needed) before mixing it with the gelatin.
To make this recipe vegetarian, use agar-agar instead of gelatin.
Instead of cutting into cubes, make individual servings by pouring the liquid mixture into small bowls or cups.
Create a coffee experience by placing the cubes in a mug and adding some sweetened heavy cream or condensed milk.

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Coffee Jelly

BY SETSUKO YOSHIZUKA

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