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Japanese Coffee Jelly
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Japanese Coffee Jelly

Perfect for any time of day, this recipe delivers great flavor effortlessly.

Prep Time
10 mins
Additional Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Japanese

Ingredients

Setting agent (choose 1)
  • 15 g gelatin powder or
  • 15 g agar agar powder or
  • 2 g kanten powder each sachet is usually 4g, Japanese
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
  • walnuts optional, chopped, or
  • mint leaves
  • coffee beans

Instructions

Gelatin
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  1. Take a small bowl and 200ml cold water. Sprinkle in 15 g gelatin powder, mix and leave to bloom for 5-10 minutes.
  2. Once the gelatine has bloomed, boil water and pour 300ml into a heatproof jug. Pour the gelatine in and mix until dissolved.
  3. Add 2-3 tbsp sugar and 2 tbsp instant espresso. Mix until dissolved and scoop out any foam that forms at the top.
  4. 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.
  5. Once set, cut into cubes (or serve in cups) and add heavy cream and your choice of toppings.
Kanten or Agar Agar
  1. Pour 2-3 tbsp sugar and 2 g Japanese kanten powder (or 15 g agar agar powder) into a bowl and mix thoroughly.
  2. Pour 500 ml water into a saucepan, add the kanten and sugar, and mix thoroughly.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Scoop out any foam with a spoon.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.