The coffee jelly, dessert version, was posted three and a half years ago. Here is the beverage version. It was a very hot day, what can I say? I wanted coffee but the thought of drinking something hot just didn’t appeal to me. Neither did the thought of all that sugar in the usual iced coffee concoctions. A glass of coffee jelly drink is cold, refreshing, definitely not boring, and sweet but only slightly so.
Ingredients
- 1 box of almond-flavored gelatin (I used Alsa)
3 tbsps. of very strong brewed coffee (or 3 heaping tsps. of good instant coffee)
3 c. of very cold milk, the pour and drink kind
Instructions
- Prepare the gelatin according to package directions but reduce the amount of water by about 1/5 for a firmer jelly. Stir in the coffee or coffee granules. Pour into a shallow bowl or tray and allow to set.
When firm, cut into one-inch cubes. Chill in a covered container.
Divide the jelly among three tall glasses. Fill glasses with very cold milk. Serve at once.
Quick Notes
No need to add sugar to the milk; the jelly is sweet enough.
I do not recommend adding ice to the glass since ice will make the milk bland.
Cooking time (duration): 30 minutes including chilling time
Number of servings (yield): 3
when do you put the coffee ms. connie?
Ooops, in the gelatin. Let me edit that.
Hmmm, very good! And very easy to do!
I love coffee jelly! This one is coffee jelly with a twist, something I will try this weekend. Thank you for sharing.
If I use the unflavored alsa gelatin, should I add sugar? If yes, how much sugar?
To taste.
How much sugar can you recommend? TIA!
Follow the dictates of your taste buds.
i used to do this a lot when i was in high school — eons ago — based on a nescafe recipe.
thanks for posting this. reminds me of good times.
reminds me also that it is very doable and that i should do this one weekend for the husband and kids.
Hi Ms. Connie,
Thank you for sharing this… Coffee Jelly is my favourite dessert after having lunch with my officemates at ABS-CBN. Now that I resigned, I can still enjoy coffee jelly because of you.
What a godsend this recipe is! Was browsing for a sago drink recipe which was served over the weekend-light and refreshing. Coffee sounds even better! Thank you, Connie. You are a gift!
thanks so much for this recipe! my husband likes coffee jelly..can’t wait to go home and try this..thanks a lot!!!!