Description
Vietnamese Coffee Jello is a rich and refreshing layered dessert featuring strong coffee and sweetened condensed milk, turned into a smooth, wobbly jelly that’s perfect for cooling off on a hot day.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons instant coffee or 1 cup strong brewed coffee
- 2 tablespoons sugar (adjust to taste)
- 2 1/2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin (1 packet)
- 1/4 cup hot water (to bloom gelatin)
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 1/2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin (1 packet, for milk layer)
- 1/4 cup hot water (to bloom second gelatin packet)
Instructions
- In a bowl, dissolve 2 1/2 teaspoons gelatin in 1/4 cup hot water and let it bloom for 5 minutes.
- In another bowl, combine hot brewed coffee with sugar. Stir in the bloomed gelatin until fully dissolved.
- Pour the coffee mixture into a glass dish or mold and refrigerate for 1 hour or until set.
- Meanwhile, dissolve the second 2 1/2 teaspoons gelatin in another 1/4 cup hot water for the milk layer.
- In a bowl, combine sweetened condensed milk and whole milk. Stir in the bloomed gelatin until fully mixed.
- Once the coffee layer is set, carefully pour the milk mixture over it. Chill for another 2–3 hours or until fully set.
- Cut into cubes or slices to serve. Enjoy chilled.
Notes
- Use Vietnamese coffee for an authentic, strong flavor.
- Make sure the first layer is fully set before adding the second to avoid mixing.
- Serve with crushed ice or as part of a layered dessert glass.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg