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Want a tasty and cooling summer dessert? Try this easy Caramel Macchiato Coffee Jello dessert, using International Delight® Caramel Macchiato Iced Coffee. It’s the perfect treat for the hot summer weather!
Summer is less than a month away, which means the 90+ degree Southern California weather is almost upon us – ugh! I technically should be immune to the hot weather since I grew up in Hawaii, but I’m not a fan. In fact, the only thing that made the muggy Hawaii weather bearable were visits to the shaved ice truck, Guri Guri ice cream, and coffee jello!
Yup, you read that right – Coffee. Jello.
I’m not sure who invented coffee jello, but I remember first seeing it served at sushi restaurants in Hawaii. It was a simple gelatin dessert of sweetened coffee that was served with a dollop of whipped cream or condensed milk. It’s an odd dessert, but it quickly became one of my favorite desserts because it kept me cool and satisfied my ‘end of the meal’ coffee fix without the hot coffee. That’s a winning summer treat in my book because nobody wants to feel hot and sweaty after a nice meal, right?
So, when I picked up a few cartons of International Delight® Iced Coffee in the dairy section of Walmart, I decided to recreate the coffee jello I used to eat in Hawaii. And because I especially love the convenient ready-to-drink coffeehouse taste of the International Delight® Caramel Macchiato Iced Coffee, I chose to create a Caramel Macchiato Coffee Jello dessert.
Of course, I didn’t use all of my International Delight® Iced Coffee stash in my recipe. I also made sure I drank my fair share of International Delight® Mocha Iced Coffee – the perfect mix of chocolate and coffee. I just had to twist off the carton cap, pour over ice, and sip my cold drink to help me beat the summer heat. But want to know the best part? I can pick up three cartons of International Delight® Iced Coffee (8 servings per carton) for about the same price of two coffee drinks from my local coffeehouse! That’s a total of 24 ice cold coffee servings right in my own fridge and I only had to leave my house once! So what are you waiting for? Skip the coffee shop, save money, and head over to Walmart to stock your fridge with International Delight® Iced Coffee!
Caramel Macchiato Coffee Jello
Coffee jello is one of the easiest desserts to make and only takes a few minutes to prep, but it does require a few hours to set. Therefore, if you’re planning to serve this at a summer party, it’s best to prepare this a day ahead. You’ll find the hardest part of this recipe is choosing which flavor of International Delight® Iced Coffee to use.
The first thing I do is to add two (2) packets of unflavored gelatin into a small bowl with 1 cup of cold International Delight® Caramel Macchiato Iced Coffee. Mix these two ingredients together and let the gelatin ‘bloom’ for 1-2 minutes until the mixture thickens.
Tip: If the gelatin starts to harden or a film sets, this means it sat out too long. But don’t worry because this will dissolve when added to the warm coffee mixture in the next step.
While the gelatin is doing its thing, add 2 cups of International Delight® Caramel Macchiato Iced Coffee and sugar into a small pot over medium heat. When the sugar is dissolved and the coffee is warm (do not boil), turn off the heat. Add in the gelatin mixture and stir until the gelatin granules are dissolved.
Pour the mixture into one large serving container or spoon into 6, 6-ounce serving cups. Be careful not to create too many air bubbles on the surface because those will show in the finished product. Place the container or cups into the fridge for several hours to set. Then when it’s time to serve, top it with whipped cream!
Optional – If you want to get fancy, you can use regular leftover coffee to make coffee jello squares. Just substitute regular coffee in the recipe and set the mixture in a flat square container. Then, cut the jello into squares to top the Caramel Macchiato Coffee Jello or add them into any International Delight® Iced Coffee drink for an added twist.
Caramel Macchiato Coffee Jello
Print recipe
| Serves | 6 |
| Prep time | 10 minutes |
| Cook time | 5 minutes |
| Total time | 15 minutes |
| Meal type | Dessert, Snack |
| Misc | Pre-preparable, Serve Cold |
Ingredients
- 1 cup International Delight® Caramel Machhiato Iced Coffee
- 2 cups International Delight® Caramel Macchiato Iced Coffee
- 1/4 - 1/2 cup sugar (use up to 3/4 cup if replacing International Delight®Iced Coffee with regular coffee)
- 2 packets unflavored gelatin
Note
Optional:
- Use different flavors of International Delight® Iced Coffee to change the flavor.
- Best served topped with whipped cream.
- Optional - Use regular coffee to make coffee jello cubes to decorate the top of the caramel macchiato jello or to add to your cold coffee drinks.
Directions
| Step 1 | |
| In a small bowl, add two packets of gelatin and 1 cup cold International Delight® Caramel Macchiato Iced Coffee. Stir and let 'bloom' for a few minutes until it begins to thicken. | |
| Step 2 | |
| In a small pot over medium low heat, add 2 cups of International Delight® Caramel Macchiato Iced Coffee and sugar. Heat till warm and all the sugar has dissolved. Do not let this boil. Turn off the heat and add the gelatin mixture. Stir until the gelatin granules are dissolved. | |
| Step 3 | |
| Spoon mixture into serving cups or into one large container. Place in refrigerator to set. Serve with whipped cream. | |
What’s your favorite way to enjoy International Delight® Iced Coffee?
Claire justine says
These look yummy I could just try one 🙂 THhanks for sharing at Creative Mondays last week.
Dean says
I think you may have changed my mind when it comes to jello. I may just have to give jello another try! I love caramel macchiato. 🙂
Thanks for sharing with us. #mmbh
Beverly says
Erlene, this looks delicious! As much as I love coffee, I’ve never heard of coffee jello. Now, I sure want to try it! Thanks for partying at Snickerdoodle. We’re featuring your Caramel Macchiato Coffee Jello at tomorrow’s party. Hope to see you there!
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Jeannee Taylor says
This is the most delicious looking and most brilliant idea ! Your a genius! I can’t wait to make some!
Jeannee
Marie says
So much yes to coffee jello! I’m always up for delicious new ways to enjoy coffee. Thanks for the fantastic recipe!
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elena says
Well I’m back. Tried the recipe and it’s really great. Thanks for sharing, you really made my day.
Jackie says
This looks so yummy. I’m not a big coffee drinker so this might change my mind. I’m all about anything with ice right now as it is so warm where I live so I might suggest to try this with the family.
David Elliott says
This just looks too amazing. I am not always about all things coffee. But jello in my coffee that was coffee flavored. Add a little sugar and my mouth is watering at the prospect. Cool recipe.
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Julie @ Running in a Skirt says
I adore iced coffee (even more than regular coffee!) This looks like such a fun product and way to fix it. Can’t wait to try it.
Chemady says
Thanks for sharing the recipe. Even though I’m not a fan of coffee but I still love what am seeing here.
Courtney Andrews says
Ok this sounds amazing! I’m having an iced coffee right now but never thought about coffee jello!
Ola says
I never would have thought to put these items together to make one dessert. Brilliant!
Tina says
These look super. Have pinned already
Khushboo says
Such a pretty looking dessert and easy to make to. I am going to bookmark it for next Sunday. I have friends coming over for brunch and they will love this one!
Amber Pilcher says
I never even knew that coffee jello was a thing! It looks absolutely yummy though!
Alicia says
That is such a great idea with the coffee jello! Makes me want to taste it right now. 🙂
jhilmil says
Never thought than coffee can be given a form of jelly! Such an innovative idea!
Akamatra says
I saw this on your instagram and thought it would be nice to make for my friends. I don’t drink coffee anymore but most of my pals are addicts!
Lea Hecker says
I am sitting here at my desk, sweating like a pig, your blog post came at the right time! I will print this and try it out asap, can’t wait to taste it, it looks delicious!!
elena says
Wow such a great idea. I love jello and I love coffee but I have never thought of combining the two together. Will definitely give it a try. Thanks!
Carrie@TheLavenderHytta says
This sounds delicious but it is just not warm enough here yet to drink that much cold stuff. 🙁 Yesterday we had the highest temperature thus far and it was only in the low 50’s. Until it warms up here I will defintely send this off to my family in Mississippi!
Annemarie LeBlanc says
I tried coffee jelly before but it was served just as it is – jello in a cup topped with whipped cream. I like your version better. I’m getting some cartons of International Delight Iced Coffee and make this for my family this weekend.
Gingermommy says
Such a unique combination. Looks so good!
Liz Mays says
This is such a tasty coffee idea. They look so pretty with the jello coffee cubes in them. I need to try a couple of the International Delight flavors and see what we like.
Beth says
I’ve never thought to turn coffee into jello! What a clever idea. This would be so fun to serve at a party. Very aesthetically pleasing and so original.
Divya says
JELLO COFFEE?!?! You are seriously amazing. What a brilliant idea. So innovative! I have to try this!
Nichole says
This sounds delicious and so refreshing for hot summer days. Thanks for all the details – going to Pin this one for later!
Scott says
I’m not normally a coffee-flavor fan, but this is a whole ‘nother thing. I would try that in a heartbeat!
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Carolyn West says
This is so interesting, I’ve never heard of coffee jello but it sounds a lot like boba. Considering I love anything having to do with coffee, I’ll need to try this for sure. #client
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