Celebrate International Coffee Day With These 5 Quick Coffee Recipes

What are the recipes you can make for International Coffee Day?

1. Coffee Jelly
2. Iced Coffee Popsicles
3. Classic Iced Coffee
4. Coffee Leche Flan
5. Coffee and Sago Cooler

  There is no better drink to help give you that morning boost quite like having a cup of coffee. Today, join us in celebrating International Coffee Day. This is a day that not only celebrates everyone’s favorite morning drink but also shows support to Philippine coffee makers and growers. One of the best ways to celebrate this day is to create some quick coffee treats with the help of kitchen tools from your local appliance store. Try these 5 quick and easy recipes with your family for a good time.  

What You Need

Before preparing these quick and easy coffee recipes, you will need to have the following appliances to help get you started.

• Coffee Maker
• Refrigerator
• Gas Stove
• Electric Oven

 

Recipe # 1: Coffee Jelly

A classic dessert staple, coffee jelly is one of the easier recipes to prepare. The coffee’s strong flavor, combined with the gelatin’s softness makes for a tasty dessert that you and your family can enjoy after a delicious meal. Here’s how you can make it:   Ingredients:

• 3 cups Brewed Coffee
• ½ cup Sugar
• ⅓ cup Condensed Milk
• ½ cup Cream
• 1 box Unflavored Gelatin

  Recipe:

1. Brew the coffee in your coffee maker.
2. Pour the finished coffee into a container and stir in sugar. Set aside.
3. In a cup of cold water, pour in the gelatin. Wait for a few minutes until the gelatin powder starts to bloom.
4. Carefully add the gelatin mixture into the hot coffee and stir for 3 minutes.
5. Pour mixture into a baking dish and place it into the refrigerator.
6. Cool the mixture for around 2-3 hours.
7. While waiting, combine condensed milk and cream into a bowl. Mix well.
8. Once the gelatin has hardened, cut it into cubes.
9. Serve a mixture of the sweetened cream mix and coffee jelly cubes in cups.
10. Enjoy!

Recipe # 2: Iced Coffee Popsicles

A popular cold snack that is very easy to make, iced coffee popsicles are perfect for those warm days where you just want something cold and refreshing. Iced coffee popsicles add a sweet flavor and an energetic kick to the classic cold treat. While most recipes would require you to have a popsicle mold, you can use items like paper drinking cups to create your own DIY molds at home. The best part is you can keep them in the refrigerator for whenever you crave for something cold.   Ingredients:

• 2 cups Brewed Coffee
• ½ cup Condensed Milk
• 2-4 pcs Small Paper Drinking Cups
• 2 tbsps White Sugar
• 2-4 pcs Popsicle Sticks
• 1 sheet Cling wrap

  Recipe:

1. Brew the coffee in your coffee maker.
2. Pour the finished coffee into a mug.
3. Stir in the white sugar and condensed milk.
4. Pour the mixture into the paper drinking cups.
5. Put a small square piece of cling wrap over each one.
6. Pierce the popsicle sticks through the top of the paper cups.
7. Put into the refrigerator and freeze for several hours until hardened.
8. Enjoy!

 

Recipe # 3: Classic Iced Coffee

While coffee is best served in a nice hot cup, having a cup of iced coffee is also another great way to enjoy your favorite morning drink. Iced coffee can be prepared in just a few minutes, providing you with a quick and cool cup to get you going.   Ingredients:

• 1 cup Coffee
• 1 tsp Sugar
• ⅓ cup Milk
• Ice Cubes

  Recipe:

1. Brew the coffee in your coffee maker.
2. In your favorite mug, mix together the coffee, milk, and sugar.
3. Add ice cubes to cool it down or put it in the refrigerator to chill.
4. Enjoy!

 

Recipe # 4: Coffee Leche Flan

Coffee Leche Flan adds a caffeinated twist to the popular Filipino dessert. Coffee adds a nice kick to the very sweet and smooth custard. Like coffee jelly, this is best served after meals or as merienda during the afternoon.   Ingredients:

• 3 cups Brewed Coffee
• 1 cup Evaporated Milk
• 1 ¼ cup Condensed Milk
• 1 Egg
• 7 Egg Yolks
• Vanilla Flavoring
• ½ cup Sugar

  Recipe:

1. Brew the coffee in your coffee maker.
2. For the caramel, heat sugar in a pan.
3. Pour caramel mixture into molds.
4. For the custard, whisk the egg, egg yolks, and vanilla flavoring in a bowl.
5. Add condensed milk, coffee, and evaporated milk while whisking.
6. Pour custard into molds and place them in a baking pan. Add water to the baking pan to surround the molds before placing them in the oven.
7. Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour inside the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
8. Remove the leche flan in the molds and serve.
9. Enjoy!

 

Recipe # 5: Coffee and Sago Cooler

Coffee and Sago Cooler is another refreshing recipe that is the perfect treat on warm and sunny days. This is a must-try for all the coffee lovers out there.   Ingredients:

• 1 cup Brewed Coffee
• 3 tbsp Sugar
• 1 tbsp Creamer
• ¼ cup Sago
• Ice Cubes

  Recipe:

1. Brew the coffee in your coffee maker.
2. For the sago, pour it into a pan of hot water and boil for 1 hour. Wait for it to become see-through.
3. Cool the sago and then rinse with water.
4. In a bowl, mix together the brewed coffee, sugar, and creamer.
5. Mix in the sago and serve in glasses.
6. Enjoy!

 

Key Takeaway

International Coffee Day is a time where we can appreciate one of the world’s favorite morning drinks. Support our local coffee beans producers and makers with this celebration. Enjoy coffee in different ways with the help of these recipes. Feel free to share these with your family for a refreshing experience!