COOL COFFEE GELS

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If you love coffee, you'll love this recipe. It's a simple dessert to prepare and makes a great impression. -Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup cold water
1-1/2 cups hot brewed coffee
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
Instant espresso powder and chocolate-covered coffee beans, optional

Steps:

In a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand for 1 minute. Stir in coffee and 1/4 cup sugar. Heat over low heat, stirring until gelatin is completely dissolved., Pour into four Irish coffee mugs or 4-oz. custard cups. Cover and refrigerate until set., In a large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add remaining sugar; beat until stiff peaks form. Serve with gelatin. Garnish with espresso powder and coffee beans if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 17mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.