Description
Coffee jello made with almond milk offers a delightful twist on traditional desserts. Silky smooth cubes infused with rich espresso provide a cool, refreshing treat perfect for coffee enthusiasts wanting something unique.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups (960 ml) unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tbsps instant coffee granules
- 3 packets (0.75 oz / 21 g) unflavored gelatin (Knox)
- Liquid stevia to taste
Instructions
- Gelatin Activation: Sprinkle gelatin into almond milk in a microwave-safe container, allowing it to bloom and soften for optimal texture.
- Coffee Integration: Whisk instant coffee granules into the gelatin-infused almond milk, creating a smooth, aromatic base.
- Thermal Treatment: Microwave the mixture for 90 seconds, heating thoroughly without boiling to ensure complete coffee dissolution and gelatin activation.
- Liquid Balancing: Incorporate remaining cold almond milk, adjusting to achieve desired jello consistency and mouthfeel.
- Sweetness Enhancement: Add liquid stevia, carefully calibrating the sweetness to create a perfectly balanced flavor profile.
- Homogenization: Vigorously whisk all ingredients to ensure uniform distribution and eliminate any potential clumping.
- Molding and Cooling: Pour the liquid jello into a Pyrex dish or individual ramekins, then allow to cool briefly at room temperature before refrigerating.
- Setting Period: Chill for minimum 5 hours or overnight, enabling the gelatin to fully set and develop a delicate, trembling consistency.
Notes
- Gelatin Activation Tip: Let gelatin bloom in a small portion of almond milk for at least 3-5 minutes to ensure smooth, lump-free dissolution and optimal texture.
- Temperature Control: Microwave carefully to heat without boiling, preventing gelatin protein breakdown and maintaining the jello’s delicate structure.
- Sweetness Balance: Start with minimal liquid stevia, tasting gradually to achieve perfect sweetness without overpowering the coffee’s rich flavor profile.
- Chilling Technique: Refrigerate for a minimum of 5 hours or overnight to guarantee a firm, perfectly set jello with a satisfying wobble and clean cut.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Drinks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 2.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.25 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.25 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg