Easy Japanese Coffee Jelly | No Gelatin | Vegan Dessert
Japanese coffee jelly is a popular dessert made with coffee and gelatin/agar-agar. Often served with a variety of toppings. A simple, yet satisfying treat that highlights the rich flavor of coffee.
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The Dessert
Coffee jelly, a popular Japanese dessert, commonly served in restaurants, cafe's and convenience stores.
While looking for recipes, i came across some astounding desserts. There was this honey toast, similar to bunny chow, but all sweet. It was loaded with all sorts of sweeties you can think of.
The popular mochi, i got tempted and even bought some glutinous rice flour. Finally, i settled for this simple coffee jelly, that can be served with some brilliant toppings.
How to Serve Coffee Jello
These cute jiggly coffee jellies made with agar agar, can be served with milk shakes and ice creams.
You can use them as garnishes on sundaes or topped with condensed milk. The list goes on. Think of any layered dessert, you can include these jello's in them too.
When I made them, I was not sure if my kiddos would like them. So, I made a small batch of 2 cups. I divided it into 6 shot glasses. But to my surprise, both of them gobbled the shots as soon as I finished clicking. They loved the combination of soft cream with the black coffee jello and milk chocolate.
Why try this Single Serve Coffee Dessert?
This Japanese Coffee jelly is a perfect party dessert. Small & easy to make. Versatile to serve with a variety of of garnishes. Make sure you beautifully complement the black coffee jello with lovely cream and chocolate.
Can be made ahead. Its a cold dessert, so you can make it ahead and serve it later. This can be made fun activity. Just serve the toppings in a wide tray, let the guest chose.
Some Interesting Small Serve Desserts
If you love small portion or single serve desserts, then you must check this coffee pannacotta. A creamy dreamy dessert and tastes like south-indian filter coffee. Another dreamy coffee flavored dessert is this delish Italian coffee cream recipe.
If you want to skip the caffeine craze, try this simple vanilla pannacotta
If you love jellies , then you must try this gorgeous pomegranate jelly. It is served with white chocolate ganache. Or this cherry jelly, made from tinned cherry pie filling.
Ingredients for Coffee Jelly
- Coffee : Make sure you use a good brand of coffee. I have used instant coffee here.
- Liquid : Water, plain tap water.
- Jelling Agent : I have used agar agar here. If you are comfortable using gelatin, you can use it instead of agar.
- Sweetener : I have used sugar to sweeten the jelly.
- Garnishes : You can go crazy here. Use shaved chocolate, mint leaves, edible flowers, whipped cream, and smooth chocolate ganache. If you like some texture, add some wet walnuts. Since this is a cold dessert, you can try magic shell too.
Easy Japanese Coffee Jelly | No Gelatin | Vegan Dessert
Ingredients
- 2 cups of water
- 2-3 tablespoon of instant coffee
- 1 teaspoon agar agar powder
- 5-6 tablespoon of sugar
For serving
- ½ cup Whipping cream Use non-dairy for Vegan
- ¼ cup Dark chocolate shavings
- 2 tablespoon Mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Heat 2 cups of water in a sauce pan, when it begins to boil, add agar agar powder to it and mix well. I used a whisk, whisk until it dissolves.
- Take it off the heat, strain this mixture.
- Add instant coffee and sugar to it and mix well until the sugar dissolves.
- Let this mixture sit on the counter for 5 minutes, then pour it small shot glasses or any other bowl you plan to serve it.
- Cling wrap the individual shot glasses/bowls and refrigerate at least 6 hours until serve.
- Just before serving, remove the shot glasses/bowls from the refrigerator, remove the cling wrap.
- Top it with generous swirl of whipped cream, add some grated milk chocolate and touch of contrast with some fresh mint leaves, sit back and enjoy the dessert!
Notes
More garnish options
- Add 1-2 teaspoon condensed milk or evaporated milk along to make it more delectable.
- Add chocolate sauce to the jelly and make it a rich mocha dessert .
Nutrition
Disclaimer
I m not a Doctor or a Nutritionist The Nutrition information provided above comes from the plugin and is only an estimate.
I wanted to make coffee jelly for my daughter but that was a filed attempt. Your recipe sounds so good. And it looks fabulous. My daughter would prefer the ganache over whipped cream.
Wow... Coffee jelly topped with whipped cream and chocolate sounds amazing and looks so delish as well !!! Will definitely try this sometime.
Coffee jelly was a regular for me in Malaysia for the hot weather. Totally forgot about it once i came over to this cold winds. your post now makes me crave for more.
Coffee jelly is my my favorite during hot summers. Topping of whipped cream and chocolate makes it more tastier I am sure.
Interesting recipe.. I have never tasted coffee jelly. Must try it.Looks good.
I just love coffee anytime and this desert of coffee jelly sounds so tempting that to with agar agar, just too good.
Coffee jelly looks fabulous. Loved your click. Thanks for the detailed recipe. Awesome share.
What a perfect dessert for coffee lovers, beautifully presented and so tempting.
I have been drooling over the pics ever since they showed up on my fb feed. Making it for my kids who will eat anything Japanese.
Coffee jelly looks so delish and such an innovative one. Awesome.
I have never tried a coffee jelly but looking at your pics , I am tempted to try out for myself. Thanks for the share.
Coffee jelly looks fabulous. Loved your clicks as well 🙂 must be hit for any coffee lover !!
Very innovative and perfect dessert. Bookmarked it. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
amazzing, this coffee jelly topped with whipped creame looks perfect. I just want to grab one and read my favourite book. Great share Priya.
Sounds very innovative Priya. The pictures look amazing.
Oh wow. This coffee jelly is so attractive. Heard about this dessert, but never tried it. Simple recipe, quick to make and I guess with a little bit of patience, we get this amazing one. I should definitely give a try. Adding agar agar flakes to my shopping list right now. Lovely capture, It's a real visual treat. Thanks for the share.
Lovely pictures Priya and the coffee jelly sounds interesting. Though I am not a fan of coffee, am sure my hubby would love this.
Ever since I saw your clicks on IG, it has been tempting me... it can be a perfect keto dessert too! I must make these soon...
Who can resist to this beautiful jelly dessert. I just love jellies anytime, am sure this delectable dessert will definitely please my tastebuds.
Very beautifully captured. The clicks are making even me, a no coffee person dream about this dessert.
Oh wow! That coffee jelly looks amazing and with the whipped cream on top and shaved chocolate, it is a treat. Beautiful recipe Priya!
I would never have thought of coffee jelly - now that is definitely a unique flavor for it - but what a novel dessert to introduce - thanks Priya
Oh my, your clicks are tempting me to reach into the screen and grab one of those cute little glasses 🙂 Coffee jelly sounds yummy!!
Never heard about coffee jelly. It must be yummy....I can smell coffee just by looking at your pics and getting tempted
Priya, the pictures are stunning yaar, can't take my eyes off it..very nicely set and served!..would surely want to make this sometime..
OMG, that is so delicious. I am coffee fan and would love to make this as a dessert. Yum