A MOMster Life

After finally getting the coffee jelly dessert right (minus the presentation), I think it's about time I try another gelatin dessert - the Black Sambaaaa *minion's tone*. 

Choco Layer

• 2 packs unflavored gelatin (Ferna recommended)
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 can evaporated milk (big)
• 1 cup sugar (I used brown, and measurement may depend on taste preference)

• 1 can condensed milk (big)
• 1 can cream (big)
• 1 pack of unflavored gelatin

When I followed a certain recipe, the video and the written instructions didn't match. So here are some extra tips before you begin.

The cream layer solidifies faster than the choco layer so it could be a good idea to make the cream layer first, then add the choco layer on top. When serving, place it on a different plate upside down so the cream layer is on top.

OR

If you want to start with the choco layer, wait for it to solidify a little. Give it an hour before making the cream layer. That way, when you're done with the cream layer, you could just add it on top without it mixing with the choco layer.

Choco Layer

1. Dissolve 2 packs of unflavored gelatin into 1/2 cup of cold water.
2. Dilute the cocoa powder in a 1/2 cup of hot water.
3. Heat evaporated milk in a saucepan.
4. Add sugar to the evaporated milk. Stir until sugar dissolves.
5. Add the melted cocoa, stir until well blended.
6. Add the gelatin mixture and stir.
7. Put the fire off, continue to stir until cool.
8. Place on container ane let it cool.

1. Heat 1 cup of water in a saucepan and add 1 pack of gelatin powder. Stir until dissolved.
2. Add condensed milk, stir until well blended.
3. Add cream and continue stirring.
4. Put the fire off and continue to stir until completely cool.
5. Pour the cream layer on top of the choco layer.
6. Refrigerate for 3-4 hours.

Chapter 4: Eating Time!!

Remember when I kept on saying I didn't have a molder? Haha.

And because of my impatience, some of the choco got mixed with the cream layer.

BUT, it tastes just right! :)
I happily shared it with the rest of the family and friends and they complimented it.

Chapter 5: Lessons Learned

Patience is a virtue. ;)

Experimenting a little isn't too bad. (The recipe I followed said white sugar, I used brown. The recipe said to use Knox; I used Ferna.)

• coffee-flavored gelatin
• condensed milk

Chapter 3: Creating the Coffee Jelly Dessert

What made our previous attempt a failure is we did not read the instructions very well. 

1. Make the jelly. Follow very carefully the instructions found on the box or pack. 
2. When jelly solidifies, add condensed milk. Amount depends on your preference.

This one is best served when chilled.

We got the taste just right! Just the way I wanted it to be. :D

The presentation may not be very nice cause I don't have a molder but getting the right taste is such a big achievement for me. :)

Even the simplest of ingredients can make delectable desserts!

Use a molder so that it would presentable. Haha.

Even I, who can only boast of sunny side-up eggs, can learn to make desserts if I just put my heart into it. :)

The simplest things can be a step to greater things.

Moms are the best!

I have tasted one of the simplest yet satisfying desserts ever! It is jelly with "coffee sauce". I didn't get the name since this is just given free, so I'm calling it "Coffee Jelly".
I was then very confident I could make something like this. Ha!

Primary ingredients would be:

• gelatin
• coffee

We started with the coffee-flavored gelatin. I sought help from my sister because, well, I don't really know how to make jelly. Don't judge me!

Coffee Gelatin

The aroma is so inviting.. and so coffee-ish.
So we waited for a few minutes and.....

It's not hardening!

We waited for a few more minutes. It has fully cooled down but it's not turning into jelly. Oh no!

Realizing that the coffee-flavored gelatin is a failure, our mom came to the rescue.
Thank God for moms! :D

We do not have extra coffee gelatin, so instead she used buko pandan.

Buko Pandan Jelly

This one hardened in less than ten minutes.

She didn't want to put the coffee gelatin to waste so she mixed another pack of buko pandan jelly into it.

Chapter 4: Eating Time!

I first used the buko pandan jelly. Forgive our presentation since we don't have proper molders.

For this one I added coffee and condensed milk.

It tasted well but not what I expected.

After the coffee + buko pandan jelly hardened, I proceeded with playing around with it, too.

I only added condensed milk since this is already coffee-flavored. And gawd!

It was so sweet.. TOO SWEET! Maybe because it was mixed with the buko pandan jelly.

I can't finish one serving because of too much sweetness.

My mom then mixed all the jellies left in one bowl.

She added ice, too!

I have learned and realized lots of things.

Don't be overconfident. Even the simplest thing, if not done right, can go terribly wrong. Haha!

Don't mix buko pandan and coffee gelatin. Never!

Always read instructions carefully.

Try using a unflavored gelatin.

Try not to use 3n1 coffee.

It's better to have extra ingredients. Just so we don't have to mix different flavored jellies next time.

"Failure is the opportunity to begin again more intelligently." ~ Henry Ford

That's it. Will just have to try to get it right next time. :D