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Creamy coffee jelly drink recipe with sea-salted brown sugar milk and dark gelatin cubes.

Coffee Jelly Drink Recipe

Rebecca Blumer
A refreshing hybrid of a caffeinated pick-me-up and a spoonable treat, featuring silky coffee jelly cubes with a sea-salted caramel twist and creamy milk.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chilling time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Course Dessert, Drink
Cuisine Filipino, Japanese
Servings 2 servings
Calories 115 kcal

Equipment

  • Small bowl
  • Saucepan
  • 9-inch square baking dish
  • Knife

Ingredients
 

  • 2 tablespoons hot water
  • 0.25 ounce unflavored gelatin
  • 2 cups fresh brewed coffee
  • 3 tablespoons white sugar

Instructions
 

Prep and Bloom the Gelatin

  • In a small bowl, stir the 2 tablespoons of hot water with the 0.25 ounce of unflavored gelatin until fully melted and smooth with no dry grains. Let it sit for a moment until it looks glossy and syrupy.

Build the Coffee Base and Heat

  • Scrape the dissolved gelatin into a saucepan. Pour in the 2 cups of fresh brewed coffee and stir in the 3 tablespoons of white sugar. Add a small pinch of sea salt to enhance the caramel and coffee notes.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat. Once active bubbles appear and it reaches a boil, remove from heat immediately to prevent weakening the gelatin.

Chill Until Fully Set

  • Pour the hot coffee mixture into a shallow, 9-inch square baking dish. Place in the refrigerator and chill for 6 to 7 hours until the surface is firm and jiggles as one sheet.

Cut for Drinkability and Serve

  • Run a knife through the set jelly to create small 0.5 cm cubes, perfect for a boba straw. The cubes should be shiny and springy.
  • Spoon the cubes into glasses and top with your choice of milk or cream. Stir gently to create a marble effect before serving.

Notes

Storage Tip: Store the set jelly covered in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours for the best texture. Once mixed with milk, the cubes stay firm for about 2 days.
Texture Secret: For the best flavor, brew your coffee twice as strong as a normal cup. This ensures the coffee taste remains bold even after adding milk and ice.
Variation: To make this Filipino style, stir the coffee jelly cubes with condensed milk and all-purpose cream for a richer, more indulgent dessert.
Nutrition information is estimated based on common ingredients and serving sizes and may vary.

Nutrition

Calories: 115kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 3.5gFat: 4.2gSaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 45mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 19gVitamin A: 4IUCalcium: 110mgIron: 0.1mg
Keyword Coffee Jelly, Gelatin, Iced Coffee
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