Shaky Jake Java Napoleon

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups strong black coffee, COLD
  • 4 packets unflavored gelatin powder (1 ounce)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon fiori di Sicilia*
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • Good orange marmalade

Instructions

  1. Brew the coffee. I like to use the French press method. Allow it to cool down and then chill in the refrigerator until cold.
  2. Boil the remaining two cups of water and dissolve the sugar into it.
  3. Empty the gelatin packets into a large bowl. Pour the hot water over, followed by the cold coffee. Stir in the vanilla extract and the fiori di Sicilia. Mix well and transfer to a flat glass baking dish (e.g. Pyrex). Cover and chill for at least three hours or overnight.
  4. Using a small offset spatula carefully slice the gelatin into rectangles (one per portion). With the edge of the spatula or the blade a sharp knife slice the first rectangle in half horizontally to create two layers of gelatin. Place the first layer on a plate and top with a scoop of marmalade and a spoonful or two of whipped cream. Carefully replace the top rectangle (this is tricky) and finish with more cream. This should yield six to eight portions. E Voila! Napoleon wins again.
  5. *Fiori di Sicilia is a citrus extract. It's quite useful in desserts. Available through King Arthur Flour.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

263 kcal 13% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 0.9g 2% DV
Total Fat 2.9g 4% DV
Carbs 45.8g 17% DV
Fiber 0.2g 1% DV
Sugar 44.1g 88% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 32.3mg 1% DV
Potassium 79.8mg 2% DV
Cholesterol 8.8mg 3% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 25mcg 3% DV
Vitamin C 1.4mg 2% DV
Calcium 41.8mg 3% DV
Iron 0.1mg 1% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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