QUICK COFFEE MOUSSE

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This delightful dish from Vernette Dechaine of Pittsfield, Maine, will become your go-to recipe when you need a simple but elegant dessert "Its texture is light as a cloud, and the taste is perfect for coffee lovers," she says.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1-1/2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
2 tablespoons cold water
1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
2 tablespoons boiling water
1 teaspoon sugar
1 ice cube
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons whipped topping, divided
Additional coffee granules, crushed

Steps:

In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand for 1 minute. In a small saucepan, dissolve coffee granules in boiling water. Add gelatin mixture; heat over low heat, stirring until gelatin is completely dissolved., Remove from the heat; stir in sugar. Add ice cube; stir until ice is melted and mixture begins to thicken. Transfer to a bowl; add 1/3 cup whipped topping. Beat until blended. Fold in 2/3 cup whipped topping., Spoon into two dessert dishes; top each with 1 tablespoon whipped topping. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Just before serving, dust with crushed coffee granules.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119 calories, Fat 7g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 4mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.