Japanese Coffee Jelly with Sweet Cream Recipe
Japanese Coffee Jelly is a refreshing and delightful dessert featuring a smooth coffee-flavored gelatin base topped with a luxuriously whipped sweet cream. This easy-to-make treat combines the rich bitterness of coffee with creamy sweetness, perfect for a light and indulgent dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
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Coffee Jelly
- 1 tbsp instant coffee
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 1/4 cups hot water
- 1/2 tbsp gelatin powder
- 1 tbsp water (for blooming gelatin)
Sweet Cream
- 3 tbsp heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 tbsp sweetened condensed milk
- A pinch of sea salt
- Cocoa powder (for dusting, optional)
Instructions
- Bloom the Gelatin: In a small bowl, combine gelatin powder with 1 tablespoon of water and let it sit for 5 minutes to bloom. This process softens the gelatin and prepares it to dissolve evenly.
- Prepare Coffee Mixture: In another container, mix the instant coffee, brown sugar, and 1 1/4 cups of hot water until the sugar and coffee dissolve completely.
- Dissolve Gelatin into Coffee: Add the bloomed gelatin to the hot coffee mixture, stirring well until the gelatin fully dissolves and integrates.
- Set the Jelly: Pour the coffee gelatin mixture into a tall serving glass or mold. Allow it to cool to room temperature before transferring it to the refrigerator.
- Chill: Refrigerate the mixture for at least 4 hours or overnight until it is fully set and firm to the touch.
- Make the Sweet Cream: In a small glass or bowl, combine heavy whipping cream, milk, sweetened condensed milk, and a pinch of sea salt. Whisk vigorously with a milk frother or small whisk until the mixture has thickened slightly and holds soft peaks.
- Assemble and Serve: Pour the lightly whipped cream gently over the set coffee jelly. Optionally, dust the top with cocoa powder for added flavor and garnish. Serve chilled and enjoy this elegant dessert.
Notes
- Use fresh hot water to ensure the coffee and gelatin dissolve properly.
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of brown sugar and condensed milk to your taste.
- For a firmer jelly, you can increase the gelatin slightly but avoid making it too rubbery.
- The whipped cream topping can be prepared just before serving for the best texture.
- Cocoa powder is optional but adds a lovely mocha aroma and appearance.
- Leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
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