Coffee Jello

Description
Coffee Jelly from Dainty Desserts for Dainty People by Knox Gelatine—original source of recipe, out of copyright

Ingredients

 * 1 envelope Knox sparkling gelatine
 * ¾ cup sugar
 * ½ cup cold water
 * juice of one lemon
 * 3 cups clear strong coffee
 * ¼ cup sherry -- optional

Directions

 * 1) Soak the gelatin in the cold water for five minutes and dissolve in the hot coffee.
 * 2) Add lemon juice and sugar, stir until dissolved.
 * 3) When cool, strain over sherry—if used.
 * 4) Turn into a mold, first dipped in cold water.
 * 5) Serve with whipped cream.