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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 2 |
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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 âIts texture is light as a cloud, and the taste is perfect for coffee lovers,â she says. 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 |
Directions:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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. Yield: 2 servings.
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