Melt-in-Your-Mouth Coffee Jelly Dessert (No Gelatin)
If you love coffee and crave something sweet, this coffee jelly dessert with no gelatin might just become your new favorite treat. It’s smooth, bouncy, and lightly sweet — like your morning coffee turned into dessert form. Best part? No gelatin needed, and it sets perfectly every single time.
☕ What Makes This Dessert Special?
This recipe uses agar-agar powder instead of gelatin, making it completely plant-based. It’s a Japanese-inspired dessert that’s light, jiggly, and melts the second it hits your tongue.
- No gelatin — 100% vegetarian friendly.
- Just 4 ingredients and 10 minutes of prep.
- Perfect for hot days or as a refreshing after-meal treat.
🍮 Ingredients
- 2 cups brewed coffee (strong or espresso-style)
- 2 teaspoons agar-agar powder
- 3 tablespoons sugar (adjust to taste)
- ½ cup milk or cream (for topping)
🔥 How to Make Coffee Jelly Without Gelatin
- In a pot, mix brewed coffee, agar-agar powder, and sugar.
- Bring to a boil while stirring constantly to dissolve the agar-agar.
- Once boiling, lower the heat and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Pour the mixture into a heatproof dish or molds and let it cool to room temperature.
- Refrigerate for 2–3 hours or until firm, then cut into cubes.
Serve it cold with sweet cream or milk poured over the top. The texture is silky, refreshing, and melts instantly in your mouth — just the right balance of coffee bitterness and sweetness.
✨ Optional Variations
- For a richer version, mix condensed milk into your cream topping.
- Want it vegan? Use almond milk or coconut milk instead.
- Try using vanilla or hazelnut coffee for a flavored twist.
🧊 Storage Tips
Keep your coffee jelly refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Serve chilled — the texture stays perfect even after a night in the fridge.
💬 Why You'll Love It
It’s one of those desserts that looks fancy but takes almost no effort. With no gelatin, no baking, and barely any cleanup, this coffee jelly dessert no gelatin is perfect for coffee lovers who want something easy yet elegant.
Creamy, jiggly, and cool — this dessert melts hearts as fast as it melts in your mouth.
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