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Japanese Coffee Jelly with Agar

Japanese Coffee Jelly-cubes of jelly flavored with coffee served in a thick sweetened cream-so simple and easy to make yet so good!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Chilling Time1 hour
Course: Dessert
Servings: 4
Author: Kanthi

Equipment

  • 22-cm round pan

Ingredients

  • 5 g agar agar
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 350 ml water
  • 2 tablespoons instant coffee powder

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, combine sugar and agar powder and whisk together.
  • Place the water in a saucepan and add the sugar mixture.
  • Heat the liquid until it begins to bubble over high heat.
  • Stir until completely dissolved.
  • Once boiling, turn down the heat to simmer.
  • Add instant coffee and stir until completely dissolved Remove from the heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
  • Scoop up any bubbles on the surface with a spoon and discard.
  • Pour mixture into the pan (or serving dishes) and let cool.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until set.
  • Using a knife, cut through the coffee jelly vertically and then horizontally to make cubes. You can cut them big or small cubes.
  • Serve & Enjoy!