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Subject: ~~~Coffee Dessert's~~~ Mon Nov 10, 2008 5:46 pm

Cold Coffee Soufflé

4 egg whites

1 envelope unflavored gelatin

4 egg yolks

1/4 tsp salt

3/4 cup sugar

1 tbsp instant coffee

2 tsp vanilla extract

1/4 tsp cream of tartar

1 cup heavy cream

In large bowl of electric mixer, let egg whites warm to room temperature 1 hour

Make a paper collar for a 1 quart, straight side soufflé dish

Tear sheet of waxed paper 26 inches long, fold lengthwise in thirds

With string, tie collar around top of edge, to form a rim 2 inches above dish

Refrigerate until needed

Sprinkle gelatin over 1/2 cup cold water in top of double boiler, let stand 5 minutes to soften

In small bowl, combine egg yolks, salt, 1/2 cup sugar, and the coffee, beat with rotary beater until smooth and light

Add to gelatin mixture, cook, stirring, over boiling water, until gelatin dissolves about 5 minutes

Add vanilla

Remove double boiler top from water

Refrigerate about 25 minutes, or until bottom feels warm to the hand

Or to hasten cooling, place in bowl of ice cubes, stirring occasionally

With mixer at high speed, beat egg whites with cream of tartar just until soft peaks form when beater is slowly raised

Gradually beat in remaining 1/4 cup sugar (1 tbsp at a time), beating well after each addition, continue beating until stiff peaks form when beater is slowly raised

Beat cream until stiff enough to hold its shape

Turn whipped cream and gelatin mixture into egg whites

With wire whisk or rubber scraper, using an under and over motion, fold together just until combined

Turn into prepared soufflé dish

Refrigerate until firm several hours, or overnight

Remove paper collar before serving

Makes 6 to 8 servings

Subject: Re: ~~~Coffee Dessert's~~~ Mon Nov 10, 2008 5:46 pm

Coffee Tortoni

1 egg white

1 1/2 tsp Instant Coffee

1/8 tsp salt

2 tbsp sugar

1 cup heavy cream

1/4 sugar

1 tsp vanilla

1/8 tsp almond extract

1/4 cup slivered almonds toasted

In small bowl combine, egg white, Instant Coffee, and salt; beat until foamy.

Gradually beat in 2 tbsp sugar until stiff peaks form; set aside.

In small bowl, combine heavy cream, 1/4 cup sugar, vanilla and almond extract;

Beat until soft peaks form

Fold in egg white mixture.

Spoon into eight 2 1/2 baking cups or demitasse cups

Freeze until firm.

Garnish with almonds

Makes 8 servings

Subject: Re: ~~~Coffee Dessert's~~~ Mon Nov 10, 2008 5:47 pm

Coffee Bavarian

1 tbsp butter, softened

1/4 cup ground nuts

1 envelope (1oz) unflavored gelatin

3 tbsp water

2 tbsp Instant Coffee

1 tbsp boiling water

3 eggs, separated

3/4 cup sugar

1 cup heavy cream, whipped

Whipped cream (optional for garnish)

Ground nuts (optional for garnish)

Grease a 4 to 5 cup gelatin mold with 1 tbsp butter.

Dust mold with ground nuts set aside

Combine over hot (not boiling) water, gelatin and 3 tbsp water;

Keep mixture over hot water until ready to use.

In small cup combine instant coffee and boiling water; stir until dissolved set aside

In small bowl, beat egg whites until stiff set aside.

In large bowl, beat egg yolks until foamy, gradually add sugar, coffee mixture and gelatin

Beat at high speed until thick (about 2 minutes).

Gently fold whipped cream and egg whites into yolk mixture.

Pour into prepared mold.

Chill in refrigerator until set (at least 2 hours).

Unmold by loosening sides of mold with a knife

Invert onto serving dish

Garnish with whipped cream and additional ground nuts, if desired

Makes on 4 cup mold

Subject: Re: ~~~Coffee Dessert's~~~ Mon Nov 10, 2008 5:47 pm

Hot Coffee Soufflé

Butter for greasing dish

2 tbsp graham cracker crumbs

3 tbsp butter

3 tbsp flour

1 cup milk

3 tbsp sugar

1 envelope Nestle Hot Cocoa Mix

2 tbsp Instant coffee

2 tbsp boiling water

2 tbsp Grand Marnier

1 tbsp grated orange rind

4 eggs, separated

Preheat oven to 375F

Bake 30 minutes

Makes 4 servings

Butter sides and bottom of a 6 cup soufflé dish.

Coat sides and bottom with graham cracker crumbs set aside

In small saucepan, melt 3 tbsp butter over medium heat.

Blend in flour,

Gradually stir in milk;

Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens.

In small cup combine sugar Nestle Hot Cocoa Mix, Instant Coffee and boiling water stir until coffee is dissolved.

Add to milk mixture, stir until well blended

Transfer to large bowl, stir in Grand Marnier and orange rind.

Beat in egg yolks; set aside.

In small bowl, beat egg whites until stiff (not dry) peaks form.

Gently fold into coffee mixture

Pour into prepared soufflé dish

For top hat soufflé, run knife around 1" from edge of dish at a depth of 1"

~~~Coffee Dessert's~~~

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