Coffee Jelly Sweet Cream (Printable)

Soft coffee cubes paired with smooth sweet cream create a light and elegant Japanese-inspired treat.

# Components:

→ Coffee Jelly

01 - 2 cups freshly brewed strong hot coffee
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons unflavored powdered gelatin
04 - 2 tablespoons cold water

→ Sweet Cream

05 - 3/4 cup heavy cream
06 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, or to taste
07 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

# Method:

01 - Sprinkle gelatin over cold water in a small bowl and let it stand for 5 minutes to bloom.
02 - Combine hot brewed coffee and sugar in a medium bowl, stirring until sugar dissolves.
03 - Heat bloomed gelatin gently or in microwave for about 15 seconds until fully dissolved, then stir into sweetened coffee until well incorporated.
04 - Pour mixture into a shallow dish, cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours until set.
05 - Once set, cut coffee jelly into uniform cubes.
06 - Whisk heavy cream with sugar and optional vanilla until sugar dissolves and cream slightly thickens.
07 - Divide coffee jelly cubes into serving glasses or bowls, pour sweet cream over, and serve chilled.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like a fancy café dessert but takes barely any active cooking time.
  • The texture contrast between silky jelly and cloud-soft cream is genuinely addictive.
  • It's naturally vegetarian and can easily adapt to dairy-free diets without sacrificing elegance.
  • Coffee lovers finally get a dessert that celebrates the flavor rather than hiding it.
02 -
  • Blooming the gelatin is non-negotiable—skip it and you'll have grainy jelly no matter what else you do right.
  • Using fresh, strong coffee makes an enormous difference; weak or day-old coffee will taste flat and won't carry the elegance of the dish.
  • The jelly needs to be completely cold before cutting, or it will tear instead of slice cleanly.
03 -
  • If your kitchen is very warm, add an extra 15 minutes to the chilling time—jelly sets faster in cool environments.
  • Whisk the cream just before serving so it stays at its fluffiest and most delicate.
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