Coffee Jelly

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Ingredients

2 1/2 packets granulated gelatin
50 ml (1/4 cup) cold water
180 ml (3/4 cup) sugar
1 L (4 cups) strong, hot coffee
1 strip, lemon zest
500 ml (2 cups) commercial crème anglaise (custard sauce)

Directions

  1. In a bowl, soften the gelatin in the cold water for 5 minutes.
  2. In a saucepan, dissolve the sugar in the coffee, add the lemon zest and infuse for 5 minutes.
  3. Add the gelatin, stir to dissolve completely, and remove the zest.
  4. Pour the jelly into a shallow dish and refrigerate at least 6 hours.
  5. At serving time, cut the jelly into small pieces and spoon into dessert cups.
  6. Spoon a little crème anglaise over the top.

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Imported on 2011-01-20 20:26:46 — Original ID:2691