This Isn't Your Grandmother's Jello...

First of all, you guys are going to have to help me come up with a better name for these. 

because

Drunken Coffee Gelatin Jigglers

 just doesn't do it.

Secondly, if & when you do make them, promise me you'll taste two. Because, I'm going to be honest, the first one's a little weird. No one is used to coffee in a solid(ish) state. Once you get past the consistency though... you might find yourself in trouble. Don't forget. This has both caffeine and alcohol in it... so go easy. 

And, of course, keep them out of the reach of children. 

The Recipe (not in a fancy pictoral recipe, sorry!)

3 packets Knox unflavored Gelatin

1/2 cp cold water

1 3/4 cp strongly brewed coffee, hot

1 14oz can sweetened condensed milk (NOT the evaporated milk)

3 tbsps. Alcohol of your choice

                     (the original recipe calls for Kahlua-- I opted for the $6 bottle of Amaretto over

                       the $18 bottle of Kahlua, but I think the Kahlua would be even better)

1. Make Gelatin. (Add cold water to powder, whisk to blend.) Let sit for 10 minutes. It needs to "bloom."

2. Meanwhile, make coffee. I used 8 tbsp coffee and 2 cps water and was a little short, so I guess it depends on your coffee maker. 

Properly 'bloomed' gelatin

3. After the ten minutes are up, add the coffee to the Gelatin, and whisk to mix but GENTLY. The goal is to not create bubbles or froth.

4. Add the can of sweetened condensed milk, whisking gently to mix. Again, no bubbles.

5. Add the alcohol. I was tempted to go with more than 3 tbsps, later I was glad that I didn't... probably don't on the first try... but I'll leave it to your discretion. Mix gently.

6. Pour into an 8x8 glass casserole dish (or plastic containers, or a cake pan... whatever)

      (if you end up with bubbles, you can try to pop them now, or just skim 

                      them from the surface with a spoon. The bubbles set into the gelatin, and look funny later)

7.Cover and fridge until set.

8. Cut up & serve! You can put them just on a platter, as I did, stick them into Cupcake Foils, whatever you please :)

delicious.

So, I hope that you all enjoy your Thanksgiving and, if you are brave enough to try these... enjoy them ;)