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President Calvin Coolidge Coffee Souffle

Here's how you make President Calvin Coolidge Coffee Souffle
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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 3h
  • Cook: 15m
    • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 1/2 cups coffee
  • 1/4 ounce plain knox gelatin, (1 tablespoon)
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Whites
  • 3 egg whites
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • Garnish
  • 2 ounce dark chocolate bar
  • 2 ounces whipped cream
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Heat the coffee, milk, gelatin, and 1/3 cup of the sugar in a double boiler.

  • Step 2: Add the egg yolks, which have been slightly beaten, the salt, and the remaining 1/3 cup of sugar.

  • Step 3: Cook until the mixture thickens, whisking frequently; this will take some time, and it will eventually have the consistency of motor oil (it’s the only way she can describe the texture).

  • Step 4: Remove the coffee mixture from the heat.

  • Step 5: Beat the egg whites, salt, cream of tartar and the vanilla until stiff.

  • Step 6: Gently fold the whites into the coffee mixture.

  • Step 7: When thoroughly combined, pour into a mold, chill until firm.

  • Step 8: Serve with whipped cream, and garnish with dark-chocolate shavings.

Tips & Variations

Don't forget the following tips and variations.
  • Double boiler

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