You probably noticed that I don’t post many dessert recipes. Yeah, I don’t make desserts very often. In fact, I make desserts probably once a month. It is simply because I am trying to avoid having a full cheesecake in my refrigerator or a plate of brownies sitting on my tabletop. I do have cravings for sweets like anybody else, but a piece of chocolate usually satisfies those cravings. If I feel down or go out with friends, I may have a slice of that cheesecake, but it’s only one slice and I don’t have the rest of that cake sitting in the house calling my name.
This is a habit I have developed since I adopted a healthier lifestyle, and I am very happy I did. That said, I do make desserts once in a while to celebrate something with my husband Stan, or when I am having friends over. I usually make low calorie treats that will satisfy a sweet tooth without doing any damage on thighs. I try to use fresh fruits, grains, nuts and seeds or at least reduce the amount of fat and sugar as much as possible.
COFFEE AND MILK DESSERT
Ingredients
- 1 packet plain unflavored gelatin (1 packet is 1/4 oz.)
- 1/2 cup hot water
- 1/2 cup condensed milk
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 cup sweetened black coffee
Instructions
- Dissolve plain gelatin in hot water. Let it cool down.
- Meanwhile, prepare black coffee and sweeten it to your liking. (I use brown sugar). Set the coffee aside.
- Mix condensed and whole milk together.
- Add half of the gelatin to the coffee and the other half to the milk mixture and stir it in nicely .
- Add 1/4 cup of the milk mixture to the bottom of each dessert cup or ramekin and place them in the refrigerator. Keep the rest of the coffee and milk at room temperature.
- In about an hour or so, the milk in the refrigerator will start to set. (The time depends on the quality of the gelatin). When it has set, add 1/4 cup of the coffee gelatin mix to the tops of the cups/ramekins and put them back into the refrigerator. Repeat the same steps to create two more layers of each.
- Garnish with whipped cream or pour some condensed milk on top.
Hi! I really love coffee and just wanna ask what is whole milk? Or is there any kind of I can used as an alternative? Sorry I’m not familiar with whole milk. Thank you.
Hi Jane! Whole milk is just a regular cow’s milk. If you’d like to learn more about different kinds of milk that are sold in the US, check out this article: https://milklife.com/articles/nutrition/types-of-dairy-milk
I made this twice and the coffee doesnt set. I needed 2 times as much gelatin.
Hi Iza! I am not sure why, maybe you used a different gelatin. I’ve made this recipe more than 10 times and it hasn’t failed. Sorry you had a bad experience, my friend!
I just made this dessert, tasted better than I expected!I am pleased and will share with others.
Thanks!! I didnt sweeten the coffee and it was perfect.
Thanks! I am happy you enjoyed it! 🙂
By condensed milk do you mean sweetened condensed or just regular condensed milk?
Sweetened condensed milk, Elena! Hope you’ll give this a try!
That’s funny – I don’t make dessert often, either. In fact, I make dessert even less frequently than you do! I’ve been trying to make more sweet recipes for my blog, though. This dessert looks really good! 🙂
Yeah, we are the salty type of girls, Natasha! ?