WHITE HOUSE COFFEE SOUFFLE

by first lady Grace Coolidge

 

 

Ingredients

 

1 ⅓ cups brewed coffee

1 tablespoon plain gelatin powder

⅔ cup granulated sugar

½ cup milk

3 egg yolks, slightly beaten

¼ teaspoon salt

3 egg whites, beaten stiff (use pasteurized egg whites)

½ teaspoon vanilla

Whipped cream for garnish

 

 

Directions

 

Mix brewed coffee, gelatin powder, ⅓ cup sugar and milk.

Heat in a double boiler, add beaten egg yolks, ⅓ cup more of sugar and salt.

Cook until it thickens.

Add the whites of the eggs, beaten stiff, and vanilla. Pour in gelatin mold, chill and serve with whipped cream.