Quick Coffee Mousse

Name: Quick Coffee Mousse
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

8 ingredients

3 steps

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.