Japanese Coffee Jelly

Received this in email today when our heat index was 102F! It was so hot I did not even brew a pot of coffee this am! This gelatin recipe will replace coffee tomorrow - I listed it as a dessert but think I'll be having for breakfast! Will make as written first then try with Splenda (1:1 substitution). Three hours is chill time. Thank you, Ms. Bertha Robbards - this is going to be mighty refreshing!

• Ready In: 3 hrs 10 mins
• Serves: 3-4

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)

Directions

1. For a firmer jelly, use 1 1/2 envelopes unflavored gelatin.
2. 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.
3. Cut into cubes and spoon into small dessert glasses. Top with whipped cream and sprinkle with finely ground coffee.