Description
Japanese Coffee Jelly is a delightful and refreshing dessert made by combining the rich flavor of coffee with a firm jelly texture created using kanten powder. This simple recipe involves dissolving kanten powder in boiling water, mixing in instant coffee and sugar, then chilling the mixture until it sets into a smooth, coffee-flavored jelly. Often served with a dollop of fresh whipped cream, it is a perfect treat for coffee lovers seeking something light and elegant.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- ½ stick kanten powder
- 2 tbsp instant coffee
- 1 tbsp sugar
- ¼ cup whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
- Boil water and kanten powder: Pour 2 cups of water into a small pot over medium-high heat and sprinkle the kanten powder evenly over the surface.
- Dissolve the kanten powder: Stir the mixture continuously until the kanten powder is completely dissolved and the water comes to a boil.
- Simmer to ensure kanten is dissolved: Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 1-2 minutes to fully dissolve the kanten powder, ensuring a smooth jelly texture.
- Add sugar and coffee to the kanten mixture: Stir in 1 tablespoon of sugar and 2 tablespoons of instant coffee, whisking well to dissolve both completely into the hot mixture.
- Pour into molds and chill: Pour the coffee mixture into your desired cups or molds, then refrigerate for several hours or until firm to set the jelly.
- Cut jelly into cubes: After the jelly has fully set, remove it from the mold if desired and cut it into bite-sized cubes for easy serving.
- Serve with whipped cream: Serve the coffee jelly chilled, topped with a generous spoonful of fresh whipped cream to add richness and balance the coffee flavor.
Notes
- Kanten powder is a natural seaweed-based gelling agent commonly used in Japanese desserts as a vegetarian alternative to gelatin.
- The sugar quantity can be adjusted depending on your preferred sweetness level.
- Instant coffee can be substituted with brewed strong coffee dissolved with gelatin for a similar effect.
- Serving with whipped cream is optional but adds a creamy texture that complements the firm jelly.
- Ensure the jelly is fully chilled and set before serving for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Japanese
Keywords: Japanese coffee jelly, coffee jelly recipe, kanten jelly dessert, Japanese dessert, easy coffee dessert
