Brewin' with Brandi: Coffee Gelee Recipe

Written by Kat
The Espresso Afficionado
Published on Oct 3, 2013
Kat is a passionate coffee enthusiast and seasoned blogger. Read her posts for insights on brew methods, coffee recipes, and machine reviews.
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Do you think you're ready for this gelee? We think you are! If you're in the market for a super fun and fairly simple coffee-infused dessert, this recipe is a great choice! In addition to having fun while you make it, you could get creative in how you serve it, too -- in demitasse with a dollop of whipped cream on top, in chilled coupe stemware with a dash of cinnamon to finish it off, in elegant serving spoons with a side of dark chocolate. Watch as Brandi creates this delectable treat!

Video: Coffee Gelee Recipe

Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons ground coffee (ground for a pour over / Chemex)
  • 2 1/4 cups boiling water plus 1 tablespoon cold water
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla

Directions

  1. Using a non-electric brew method (like a pour over or Chemex,) brew your coffee with 2 cups of the hot water.
  2. In a saucepan, bring the remaining 1/4 cup of water and all of the sugar to a boil until sugar has dissolved, creating a simple syrup. Remove the pan from heat.
  3. Soften the gelatin by sprinkling it with the 1 tablespoon of cold water and let it sit for about a minute.
  4. Combine hot coffee, simple syrup and vanilla, then add the gelatin and stir until the gelatin has completely dissolved.
  5. Put the mixture in a bowl and chill, covered, until it has softly set -- about 8 hours.

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