Tam To’s Vietnamese Coffee Jelly

Total Time:Prep/total time: 25 min. + chilling
Tam To

By Tam To

Recipe by Tam To, Los Angeles, California

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Published on Sep. 25, 2025

There's no better way to enjoy a normal cup of coffee than by turning it into jelly! Vietnamese coffee is known to be strong and is typically served as a light dessert, but it can be served in any shape or form. This unique spin turns it into Vietnamese coffee jelly with a drizzle of condensed milk on top. —Tam To, Los Angeles, California

Tam To’s Vietnamese Coffee Jelly

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Yield:2 servings
Prep:10 min
Cook:15 min
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons instant coffee granules
  • 2-1/2 cups hot water
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin
  • 1/4 cup warm water
  • topping:
    • 2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
    • 3 tablespoons whole milk
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Directions

  1. 1
    In a medium saucepan, dissolve coffee in hot water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add sugar, reduce heat to low. Stir until dissolved.
  2. 2
    Meanwhile, in a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over warm water; let stand for 1 minute. Add to saucepan; stir until dissolved.
  3. 3
    Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes. Pour into 2 heat-safe mugs. Cover and refrigerate until set, about 5 hours.
  4. 4
    Just before serving, whip sweetened condensed milk and whole milk together in a small bowl. Divide between cups over jelly.
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Tam To
Former scientist Tam To has always loved food, from trying new restaurants to experimenting in her own kitchen. She now develops easy, flavorful recipes that highlight Vietnamese and Asian ingredients while blending creativity with a scientist’s precision. In just six months into her new career, she’s partnered with brands like Red Boat, Kai Do...
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