Coffee And Brandy Syllabub - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 tablespoons light brown sugar (soft)
1/2 orange, rind of, finely grated
1/2 cup brandy
1/2 cup strong coffee (brewed, chilled)
1 2/3 cups double cream (heavy cream)
8 ounces green seedless grapes
sugared grapes (garnish) (optional)
crisp cookies (optional) or biscotti, to serve (optional)

Preparation

Put brown sugar, grated orange rind & brandy into a sml bowl. Stir well, cover w/a clear film and leave to stand for 1 hour.
Strain the mixture through a fine sieve into a clean bowl and stir in the coffee. Slowly pour in the cream, whisking all the time.
Continue whisking for 3-4 minutes or till the mixture thickens enough to stand in soft peaks.
Divide the grapes between 6 glasses and pour (or spoon) the syllabub over the grapes. Chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
Serving Suggestion: Garnish ea glass with a small cluster of sugared grapes and serve with a crisp cookie (or biscotti).