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Make this for: Snack

Category: Desserts

This Recipe Makes: 4 Serving(s)

Summary

Flavor plain gelatin with liquid sweetener, espresso and whipping cream. Garnish with more whipped cream if you like and a coffee bean or two.

What you'll need

• 2 tbsp. water
• 2 1/2 tsp. gelatin
• 1 1/2 cup water
• 1 1/2 tsp. liquid sweetener
• 1 tbsp. Splenda
• 1/2 cup brewed espresso
• 1/2 cup whipping cream

Instructions

• Step 1
  Place the 2 tablespoons water in a small bowl and sprinkle the gelatin over the surface. Let stand until the gelatin softens.
• Step 2
  Heat 1/2 cup of the 1-1/2 cups water in a small saucepan. Do not let it boil. Add the gelatin and stir until it dissolves. Add the sweetener, Splenda, remaining water and espresso. Stir well.
• Step 3
  Measure out 3/4 cup of espresso mixture into a small bowl. Add the cream to the remaining mixture. Stir well and pour into 4 small dessert dishes. Place both mixtures into the fridge to chill for at least 4 hours.
• Step 4
  Remove the plain jelly from the bowl and cut into 1/2-inch cubes and pile onto the jelly in the dishes. Garnish with more whipped cream if you like and a coffee bean or two.

Diabetic Exchanges

• Fat: 2