Japanese Coffee Jelly
https://sudachirecipes.comJapanese Coffee Jelly is a simple dessert made with strongly brewed black coffee, sugar and cream. It's easy to make and makes a refreshing treat in the summer, or whenever you need a pick-me-up!
Ingredients
Setting agent (choose 1)
- 15 g gelatin powder or
- 15 g agar agar powder or
- 2 g Japanese kanten powder (each sachet is usually 4g)
Other ingredients
- 500 ml water
- 2 tbsp instant espresso see post for other coffee options
- 2-3 tbsp sugar adjust sweetness to your liking
- heavy cream (whipped, pouring or ice cream) optional
- flavored syrup (vanilla, hazelnut or caramel) optional
- chopped walnuts, mint leaves or coffee beans optional
Instructions
Gelatin
- Take a small bowl and 200ml cold water. Sprinkle in 15 g gelatin powder, mix and leave to bloom for 5-10 minutes.
- Once the gelatine has bloomed, boil water and pour 300ml into a heatproof jug. Pour the gelatine in and mix until dissolved.
- Add 2-3 tbsp sugar and 2 tbsp instant espresso. Mix until dissolved and scoop out any foam that forms at the top.
- Pour into a mold and let it cool to room temperature before placing it in the fridge to set fully. This will take approximately 4 hours.
- Once set, cut into cubes (or serve in cups) and add heavy cream and your choice of toppings.
Kanten or Agar Agar
- Pour 2-3 tbsp sugar and 2 g Japanese kanten powder (or 15 g agar agar powder) into a bowl and mix thoroughly.
- Pour 500 ml water into a saucepan, add the kanten and sugar, and mix thoroughly.
- Transfer the pan to the stove and bring to a boil over medium heat. Boil for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally and then remove from the heat.
- Leave to cool for a few minutes and the add 2 tbsp instant espresso. Use a spatula to mix until dissolved, mix gently to avoid creating too much foam.
- Scoop out any foam with a spoon.
- Pour into lightly greased molds or serving cups and cool to room temperature before placing in the fridge to set fully. This will take approximately 1 hour.
- Once set, cut into cubes or serve straight from a cup with your choice of toppings. Enjoy!
Notes
You can reduce or increase the sugar to suit your preference.
This is a general guide but many agar powders vary in weight/strength. Always check the packaging for exact measures and adjust the water content accordingly.
For best results, keep refrigerated and eat within 2 days. Add cream right before serving.
The coffee jelly tends to become a bit watery after extended refrigeration, but it's still good to eat for up to 2 days.