Classic Coffee Gelatin

This slightly sweetened coffee dessert also known as "coffee jelly" is a popular dessert in Japan. Pour cream over the gelatin before serving. The recipe is easy to make - perfect to enjoy with your coffee loving friends!

Ingredients (serves 3-4):

1 envelope (0.25 oz.) unflavored gelatin
3 Tbsp. water
3 Tbsp. instant coffee
4 Tbsp. sugar
1-1/2 cups boiling water (208°F)
1/4 cup cold water

Topping:

1 Tbsp. sugar
1/3 cup heavy cream

1

Fill Zojirushi water boiler & warmer with water and set temperature to 208°F.

2

In a small bowl, place 3 tablespoons of water, sprinkle an envelope of gelatin and let stand 1 minute to bloom.

3

In a medium bowl, place instant coffee, sugar, pour boiling water and stir until coffee and sugar dissolve completely.

4

Add bloomed gelatin from step 2 to the sweetened coffee and stir until gelatin dissolves completely.

5

Add cold water to the coffee mixture and mix well. Pour into a small glass container and refrigerate until firm, about 3 hours.

6

Dip bottom of the baking pan in warm water (not included in the ingredients list) for 20-30 seconds. Cut gelatin into small cubes, carefully scoop with a large spoon and distribute to serving cups.

7

Make the topping. In a small bowl, mix sugar into heavy cream. Top chilled gelatin with sweetened cream and serve.

Take-out Idea:

Pack gelatin in a pre-chilled Zojirushi Stainless Steel Food Jar and take it with you to lunch. Pack your favorite single packaged coffee creamer to top it before serving.