Ingredients
2 tbsp unflavored gelatin
1 cup coffee liqueur
2 cup hot strong coffee
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
2 tsp lemon juice
1 cup whipping cream
2 tsp vanilla
1 each graham cracker crust
Directions
In large mixing bowl, soften gelatin in coffee liqueur. Add hot
coffee, maple syrup, and lemon juice. Stir until gelatin is totally
dissolved. Chill the coffee mixture until almost firm, then beat
until totally free of lumps. In a separate bowl, whip the cream and
vanilla together, until the cream forms soft peaks. Fold cream into
coffee mixture. Spoon into 9-inch pie crust. Chill at least 2 hours
before serving. Serves 8
Servings: 8 servings
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