Now don't get excited, dears. The Soup Lady knows that she promised only soup recipes, but this place does seem to be turning into the Home of Weird Jello Recipes. Here is an intriguing little number that was discovered in the New American Cookbook and I only ask that you think about it for a moment.
The Recipe
Soak 2 tablespoons of gelatin in 2/3 cup cold water for 5 minutes. Add one cup of boiling water and stir until gelatin is dissolved. Add 1 1/2 cups of strong coffee and 1/3 cup of sugar. Pour into individual molds and chill. Serve with whipped cream, chocolate sauce and a sprinkling of cinnamon or nutmeg.
Now, for coffee lovers, this might be a good way to end a meal. I haven't actually made it yet. What do you think?
Oh, thank you so much for this recipe! Coffee is my only vice, and this will get me through the summer admirably! Another way to enjoy it!
Posted by: staceyjoy | May 13, 2003 at 11:49 AM
I found this link via Not Martha and was interested in seeing this since my mom has made coffee jello since we were kids. Delicious! She makes hers using Agar Agar rather than gelatin, but I bet this is nice (your serving suggestions sound excellent).
Posted by: Gnome G | May 13, 2003 at 03:31 PM
In Japan, "Coffee Jelly" is sold next to yogurt and pudding in stores. It's yummy!
Posted by: Jennifer | May 14, 2003 at 08:10 AM
Hmm ... coffee Jello ... I might just have to try this, out of curiosity! Cool blog ~ found you through "Not Martha."
Posted by: Lisanne | May 14, 2003 at 10:35 AM
my mom has been making it with agar agar since i was a kidlet. its yummy!
Posted by: L | May 14, 2003 at 06:21 PM
When I lived in Germany, my host mom used to make this with extra strong espresso, then top it with her homemade Nutella thinned out with cream. All the best elements there: coffee, chocolate, toasted hazelnuts. No wonder I put on 10 pounds that summer!
Posted by: Kaetchen | May 15, 2003 at 10:44 AM
We have the aforementioned Coffee Jelly at our local Japanese Market, and they sell it with a little side of cream you pour over it before serving. Mmm!
Posted by: courtney | May 19, 2003 at 01:17 PM
Oh God, this sounds good. I'm making it tonight.
Posted by: Lester Nelson | May 20, 2003 at 07:11 PM
Coffee jello is delish. And this would be a lovely presentation.
Posted by: jadedju | May 20, 2003 at 10:33 PM
hello from Mexico, I only want to let you know that this kind of dessert is served here in Mexico in the Japanesse restaurantes and it's called CAMELADO and they don't use sugar in it cause they serve de jello with vanilla ice cream and a little bit of Kalhua coffee liquor. I've done it as I describe it and it is a very elegant and surprising dessert.
Posted by: Ana Gonzalez | June 05, 2003 at 10:23 AM
WoW, I can't believe I found this recipe this jello!! As a kid my Mom would make coffee jello.. The only way we ever had it was with just whip cream but, I am game and I'll have to try it your way..
Posted by: Peter | July 02, 2003 at 07:54 PM
Thank you! My grandmother made this when I was a child and I had fogotten about it. I'm excited to have it again.
Posted by: Kath | July 08, 2003 at 10:50 AM
We first experienced this delight this weekend at a Japanese restaurant. It took us 4-5 minutes to understand what the server was trying to tell us, but once we understood that she was saying 'Coffee Jello', we got adventurous and tried it (and LOVED IT!) I can't WAIT to serve it for my next dinner party!
Posted by: Amy | October 12, 2003 at 02:30 PM