Coffee Jelly Drink High Protein Vanilla Coffee Jelly Latte
Coffee jelly drink is the easiest way I turn strong coffee into a creamy, textured treat that feels like iced coffee and dessert in one glass. In this coffee jelly drink recipe, I set the coffee jelly directly in the serving glass, then pour sweet vanilla high protein milk over it.
Once it’s set, I grab a spoon and break it up so the coffee jelly cubes disperse through the milk like a jelly latte you can sip with a wide straw. ☕🧊
What Is a Coffee Jelly Drink?
A coffee jelly drink is coffee that’s been turned into jelly usually with gelatin or agar agar and then served in milk or iced coffee. It’s similar to a boba-style drink, but coffee forward, creamy, and less sugary when you make it at home.
This idea is inspired by Japanese coffee jelly, where coffee jelly is often served as a chilled dessert with cream or sweetened milk. I’m simply turning that dessert into a drinkable coffee jelly latte.
Why I Set Coffee Jelly in the Glass
This is my Shortcut Method:
Most recipes set coffee jelly in a dish and cut cubes. I do it differently because it’s:
- Less mess: no cutting board, no sticky jelly slab
- Perfect portions: each glass is already built
- More fun to drink: you break it up and the cubes form naturally
Ingredients for Coffee Jelly Drink + High Protein Vanilla Milk
Coffee jelly
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee: hot and strong matters because milk dilutes it.
- Sweetener for the jelly (optional) : 1 tsp monk fruit sweetener or Splenda, or 1 tbsp sugar
Setting agent: Choose one
- Gelatin option: bouncy, best drink texture
1 packet unflavored gelatin 2.5 tsp + 3 tbsp cold water - Agar agar for vegan option
1.5 tsp agar agar powder (brand strength varies)
High protein vanilla milk
- 1 cup high protein milk, cold either dairy or dairy free
- Splenda or monk fruit sweetener, to taste
- .5 tsp vanilla extract
Optional but highly recommended
- Ice: if you want it extra cold and cafe like
- Wide straw makes sipping the cubes easier
Gelatin vs Agar Agar Which One Should You Use?
Both work, but they feel different in a drink:
- Gelatin: softer, bouncier, breaks into friendly pieces when you spoon cut it. This is my favorite for a coffee jelly drink because it disperses beautifully.
- Agar agar: firmer, more clean cut bite, breaks into sharper pieces. Great if you want a more structured jelly.
If this is your first time, start with gelatin for the most satisfying jelly latte texture.
If you’re unfamiliar with blooming gelatin, this guide shows a simple how to bloom gelatin method
How to Make Coffee Jelly Step by Step
Step 1: Brew strong coffee
- Brew 1 cups strong coffee. While it’s hot, stir in sweetener, keep it lightly sweet since the milk is sweetened.
- Add 3 tbsp cold water to a small bowl, Sprinkle gelatin over it and let it sit 2 minutes to bloom.
- Stir the bloomed gelatin into the hot coffee until fully dissolved.
Step 2A: If you are using Gelatin
- Add 3 tbsp cold water to a small bowl, Sprinkle gelatin over it and let it sit 2 minutes to bloom.
- Stir the bloomed gelatin into the hot coffee until fully dissolved.
Tip: Avoid boiling after gelatin is added. Too much heat can weaken the set.
Step 2B: If you are using Agar agar (vegan)
- Mix agar agar with 3 tablespoons of water
- Whisk agar agar into the hot coffee.
- Bring to a gentle boil and simmer for 2 minutes, whisking.
- Remove from heat.
Step 3: Pour into glasses and chill
- Pour the brewed coffee and gelatin mixture in a glass.
- Cool for 15 minutes on the counter.
- Refrigerate for 2 hours, or until fully set.
How to Assemble the Coffee Jelly Latte
Step 1: Sweeten the high protein milk
In a jar or measuring jug, mix:
- 2 cups cold high protein milk
- Splenda or monk fruit (to taste)
- .5 tsp vanilla extract
Stir or shake until dissolved.
Step 2: Pour milk over the set coffee jelly
Take the glasses out of the fridge and pour the vanilla milk directly on top.
Step 3: Spoon break and disperse the jelly in Milk drink
Use a spoon to cut and break the jelly in the glass. It will turn into little pieces coffee jelly cubes that swirl through the milk.
If you want it colder, add ice after you break up the jelly. Serve with a wide straw for the full coffee jelly drink experience.
Coffee Jelly Drink Variations
Sugar free coffee jelly drink
Use monk fruit or Splenda for both the jelly and the milk. Keep the coffee strong so it still tastes bold.
Iced coffee jelly drink
If you want a stronger coffee hit, replace part of the milk with cold brew:
- 1 cup milk + 1/2 cup cold brew
This turns it into a more classic iced coffee jelly drink.
Mocha coffee jelly latte
Add 1 tbsp chocolate syrup (or cocoa + sweetener) into the milk before pouring.
Coffee jelly milk tea
Swap the milk for strong black tea + milk, or Thai tea + milk, then add coffee jelly and break it up. Coffee jelly milk teais creamy, fun, and very straw friendly.
Protein shake version
Use a ready to drink vanilla protein shake instead of milk. It becomes a high protein coffee jelly dessert drink that still feels like dessert.
If you love café style texture, you’ll probably also enjoy my frothy cold coffee tutorial
Storage Tips
- Coffee jelly set in glasses keeps well for 5 days in the fridge, covered.
- If you make jelly in a dish and cut cubes, store cubes in an airtight container with a spoonful of coffee so they don’t dry out.
- Best texture is within the first 48 hours.
Coffee Jelly Drink FAQs
What is a coffee jelly drink?
A coffee jelly drink is coffee jelly served in milk or iced coffee, then broken or stirred so the jelly disperses throughout the drink.
How do you make coffee jelly cubes for drinks?
Make a simple coffee jelly recipe with coffee + gelatin (or agar), chill until set, then cut or spoon-break into coffee jelly cubes.
Can I make this coffee jelly drink recipe without gelatin?
Yes. This coffee jelly drink recipe works with agar-agar for a vegan version. Agar sets firmer and breaks differently than gelatin.
Is coffee jelly latte the same as coffee jelly drink?
A coffee jelly latte is a creamy style of coffee jelly drink made with milk. You can also make it less creamy with iced coffee or cold brew.
Can I use coffee jelly in milk tea?
Absolutely. Coffee jelly milk tea is delicious with strong tea + milk + sweetener, especially if you like bubble tea textures.
Can I set coffee jelly directly in the serving glass?
Yes. That’s exactly how I make this. Set the jelly in the glass, then pour milk on top and spoon-break it for instant cubes.
Does coffee jelly have caffeine?
Yes, if you use regular coffee. Use decaf coffee if you want a late night version.
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Coffee Jelly
Ingredients
Coffee Jelly (sets in the glass)
- 1 cup water
- 1 tbsp Coffee or more as per choice
- 1 tsp monk fruit optional, to taste
- 7 grams gelatin unflavoured or agar agar powder
High Protein Vanilla Milk
- 1 cup milk high protein cold
- 1 tsp Splenda to taste
- .5 tsp vanilla extract
- Ice
Instructions
Brew coffee:
- Heat 1 cup water and add espresso powder and monk fruit sweetener.
- Brew 1 cup strong coffee.
Make jelly:
- Gelatin: Bloom gelatin in cold water 2 minutes, then stir into hot coffee until fully dissolved.
- Agar agar: Whisk agar into coffee, boil 1–2 minutes, remove from heat.
- Set in glasses: Pour into glass. Refrigerate 3 hours until set.
- Pour milk: Stir/shake milk with sweetener and vanilla until dissolved.
- Assemble: Pour milk over set jelly. Spoon break the jelly until dispersed into cubes. Add ice if desired.
- Serve: Sip with a wide straw or spoon-and-sip.
Video
Notes
If agar feels too firm, reduce it slightly next time.
