• 1/4 cup water
• 1 envelope (1/4 ounce) plain Knox gelatin
• 4-5 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 cup espresso (or strong coffee), hot
• 1 1/2 cups of half-and-half
• Cocoa powder for garnish
• Chocolate covered espresso beans for garnish
• Mint leaves for garnish

Place the water in a small bowl and sprinkle evenly with gelatin. The gelatin will begin to absorb the water and swell in size; let stand 5 minutes. Heat in microwave for 30 seconds to dissolve. In a separate medium bowl, mix together sugar and hot espresso until dissolved. Stir in gelatin mixture until combined. Stir in half-and-half. Pour into 4 small serving glasses and refrigerate at least 3 hours to set. Garnish with cocoa powder, chocolate covered espresso beans and mint leaves before serving.

Makes 4 servings.