Japanese Coffee Jelly - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 ounce unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup cold water
1 3/4 cups coffee, strong, hot
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup whipped cream
1 tablespoon coffee, finely ground (optional)

Preparation

For a firmer jelly, use 1 1/2 envelopes unflavored gelatin.
Soften gelatin in cold water. Add coffee and stir until gelatin is dissolved. Stir in sugar, salt and vanilla extract. Pour into 8 x 4-inch loaf dish and chill until firm.
Cut into cubes and spoon into small dessert glasses. Top with whipped cream and sprinkle with finely ground coffee.