Coffee Jelly

Name: Coffee Jelly
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Asia, Japanese
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons plus 2 cups brewed coffee, divided; 1 package (1/4 ounce) unflavored gelatin; 3 tablespoons sugar; Milk, sweetened condensed milk or lightly sweetened whipped cream, optional

Total Time Prep: 5 min. Cook: 10 min. + chilling

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Coffee jelly is an elegant three-ingredient dessert for dinner parties or date nights in. This fun Jell-O variation is perfect for coffee lovers.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons plus 2 cups brewed coffee, divided
1 package (1/4 ounce) unflavored gelatin
3 tablespoons sugar
Milk, sweetened condensed milk or lightly sweetened whipped cream, optional

Directions

Heat 2 tablespoons coffee in a small microwave-safe bowl until boiling, 2-3 minutes. Add gelatin; mix to combine until smooth. Add remaining coffee, sugar and gelatin mixture to saucepan; bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Pour jelly mixture into an 8x8-inch baking dish. Chill 5–7 hours or until solidified.
Cut into cubes. Serve with milk, sweetened condensed milk or lightly sweetened whipped cream, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 44 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 6mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.

This caffeinated treat is perfect for coffee lovers. For ease of cutting and serving, I like to slice the coffee jelly with an offset spatula and use the spatula to lift and transfer the cubes to serving bowls. —Lauren Grant, Minneapolis, Minnesota

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