Coffee Jelly Drink Delight

# The Ingredients You'll Need:

01 - 2 cups brewed strong hot coffee

02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

03 - 2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin powder

04 - 2 tablespoons cold water

05 - 1 cup whole milk

06 - 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk

07 - 1/2 cup heavy cream

08 - Ice cubes, as needed

01 - Sprinkle gelatin over cold water in a small bowl and let it soften for 5 minutes.

02 - Stir granulated sugar into hot brewed coffee until fully dissolved, then add bloomed gelatin and mix until dissolved.

03 - Pour mixture into a shallow dish, cool to room temperature, then refrigerate at least 90 minutes until set.

04 - Once set, cut the coffee jelly into 1/2-inch cubes.

05 - In a pitcher, thoroughly mix whole milk, sweetened condensed milk, and heavy cream.

06 - Fill glasses with coffee jelly cubes and ice, then pour sweet cream mixture over them.

07 - Gently stir and serve immediately using a wide straw or spoon.

01 -

It tastes like summer in a glass—coffee flavor you can actually chew, which somehow makes the whole experience more fun.
You get to impress people with something that looks way fancier than the 25 minutes it takes to actually make.
It's the rare drink that works equally well as a palate cleanser after dinner or a pick-me-up on a lazy afternoon.

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If your gelatin isn't fully bloomed before adding hot liquid, it will clump no matter how much you stir—those 5 minutes in cold water are non-negotiable for smooth, silky jelly cubes.
The shallow pan is not just a suggestion; a deep one means your jelly takes forever to set and might not firm up evenly, and you'll be frustrated by the time you're cutting it.
Cold cream and ice are essential—if you pour warm cream over the jelly, it will start melting immediately and you'll end up with a drink instead of the distinct texture contrast that makes this magical.

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Keep your knife warm by dipping it in hot water between cuts when slicing the jelly—it prevents the cubes from tearing and falling apart on the blade.
If you're making this ahead, store the jelly cubes and cream mixture separately in the fridge, then combine them just before serving to keep everything at peak freshness and texture.