COOL COFFEE GELS
I love coffee. Especially our Americus Garden Inn Bed and Breakfast Signature Blend from Cafe Campesino.
Everyone is drinking iced coffee these days. With the crazy hot temperatures, you crave something cool. So, when I saw a recipe for coffee jello, I was intrigued. Actually, I thought it would be weird.
Well, I am happy to say that it is DELICIOUS and refreshing. Would you like the recipe?
Thanks for visiting the Americus Garden Inn Bed and Breakfast. Come visit us again, soon.
Love,
Susan
COOL COFFEE GELS
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
- 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. Yield: 4 servings.
Nutritional Facts 1 serving equals 182 calories, 11 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 41 mg cholesterol, 17 mg sodium, 20 g carbohydrate, 0 fiber, 2 g protein.
Originally published as Cool Coffee Gels in "Taste of Home" February/March 2011, p35
