Directly from the book:
For 6 servings:
1 tbsp. unflavored gelatin
2 cups water
1 1/2 tbsp. instant coffee
4 tbsp. sugar
3 ounces Irish whiskey
Sweetened whipped cream
Soften the gelatin in 1/2 cup of water. Heat the rest of the water, add the instant coffee and sugar to the softened gelatin. Stir to dissolve the gelatin, add the whiskey, and remove the pan from the fire. Pour into demitasse cups or small bowls and chill until firm. Just before serving, mask the top of the jelly with whipped cream.
As the last strains of "My Wild Irish Rose" fade into the night, we can bless Saint Patrick for inspiring this time of "fun and frolic". Erin go bragh!
I'm not a big drinker and I only drink wimpy lattes from Starbucks as far as coffee goes, so I added some melted dark chocolate to my Jellied Irish Coffee so that the coffee/whiskey taste would not be so strong. It's kind of like a jello shot. Only with coffee. And whipped cream. I confess not my favorite thing ever, but if you were really into whiskey and coffee, I imagine you'd really love this dessert.
I'm sharing this recipe on Joy of Desserts this week. She collects vintage recipes on her blog.
I love the idea of drink covered with whip cream.
ReplyDeletewhile, I am a big fan of strong black coffee, whiskey isn't my favorite. And Jello shots just bring back bad memories from college. I think I'll have to pass on this one...however, your brother loves both coffee and whiskey, so maybe this is a dessert for him :-)
ReplyDeleteWoot Woot! Thanks for this one....I'm a BIG Fan of coffee, whip cream, and ...ummm....the other stuff;))
ReplyDeleteha ha! laughing at Dawn's comment. and the jello shots in college one too! :) somehow this reminds me of my mother-in-law's very potent rum balls...
ReplyDeleteFinding it humorous that recipes from my childhood are now considered "vintage." I shoulda saved those Barbie dolls! :)
ReplyDeleteThe recipe sounds great -- only whiskey gives me a major head throb, so I'd prolly leave it out.
I think that I will have to try this one out!
ReplyDeleteYes.. *sigh* I'm beginning to feel among the vintage too...
ReplyDeleteIs that why I haven't seen you go by in a few days????...:)JP
ReplyDeleteNow I am not sure I would like this - don't drink too much - but turning coffee into jello - interesting.
ReplyDeleteHappy St. Pat's Day.
sandie
YUM! Sounds SOOOOOOOOO good!
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I adore coffee. But Im not sure I would like coffee flavored jello. It kinda sounds yucky! lol
ReplyDeleteI'd be willing to try this at least once:)
ReplyDeleteThank you for participating. Looks like most of your commenters liked it, too. Happy St. Patrick's Day!
ReplyDeleteLooks good! This is a new one for me!
ReplyDeleteIf you consider 1969 to be vintage then I guess I am really old! That recipe sounds interesting, but not something I would try...don't say that often of your recipes you post on here.
ReplyDeleteGevalia is my favorite! Definitely better than any other coffee!! I'm addicted to it. Coffee Recipes
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