Where can I buy coffee jelly?

You can buy packs of coffee jelly at a Japanese supermarket such as Nijiya, Mitsuwa, or smaller grocery chains such as Sunrise Mart in New York City. You may also be able to find it in some Asian supermarkets and specialized Korean grocery stores. One of the most famous brands of coffee jelly is Okazaki, which is easy to find in Japanese grocery stores. The coffee jelly is sold in small plastic cups and in packs of three, which is standard for Japanese gelatin desserts.

Is coffee jelly good for you?

Since coffee jelly is relatively low in calories, it is perfectly safe to enjoy in moderation. However, because it's high sugar and caffeine, it's best enjoyed as an afternoon snack so it won't affect your sleep.

Can I make this recipe vegan?

Yes you can. All you need to do is the swap gelatin for agar agar, and use a non dairy coffee creamer instead of heavy milk.

Japanese Coffee Jelly (コ-ヒ- ゼリ-)

Name: Japanese Coffee Jelly
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 3 min
Total time: 5 min
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 10 grams gelatin powder; 2-4 tablespoons instant coffee mixed with 2 cups boiling hot water, or 2 cups medium to strong coffee; 4 tablespoons granulated sugar; Milk, heavy cream, or whipped cream, for topping (optional)

Description

Simple, quick and extremely easy! This recipe tastes like store bought Japanese coffee jelly drizzled with cream.

Ingredients

Units Scale

10 grams gelatin powder
2–4 tablespoons instant coffee mixed with 2 cups boiling hot water, or 2 cups medium to strong coffee
4 tablespoons granulated sugar
Milk, heavy cream, or whipped cream, for topping (optional)

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Instructions

Put the gelatin powder in a bowl and mix with 2 tablespoons cold water. Set aside.
Mix the instant coffee and sugar with boiling hot water in a bowl. Or heat up the coffee until very hot, transfer it to a bowl, and stir in the sugar.
Add the gelatin and whisk until fully dissolved.
Pour the mixture into 4 small cups, cover with a lid or plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours, or until the jelly has set.
Serve it as is, or drizzle a little milk or heavy cream on top, or add a dollop of whipped cream.

Notes

Save coffee jelly in single serving storage containers and refrigerate for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 68
Sugar: 12.6g
Sodium: 10.9mg
Fat: 0g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 14.9g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 2.5g
Cholesterol: 0mg