Coffee And Cream Parfait

A coffee lovers dream. prep time doesn't include chill time.

Sprinkle gelatin over 1 / 2 cup cold water in small saucepan.

Let stand one minute.

Cook gelatin mixture over low heat for 2 minutes , stirring until gelatin dissolves.

Stir in sugar , 1 1 / 2 cups water and coffee granules until dissolved.

Pour into 1 quart bowl.

Chill 4 hours until firm.

Once coffee mixture is set , beat whipping cream at medium speed with electric mixer until foamy.

Gradually add 2 tablespoons sugar and coffee liqueur , beating until soft peaks form.

Pull fork through set gelatin mixture , breaking into small pieces.

Spoon 1 / 2 cup gelatin each into 4 parfait glasses.

Top evenly with half of whipped cream mixture , repeating with second layer.

Garnish with grated chocolate.

unflavored gelatin, cold water, sugar, water, instant coffee granules, whipping cream, coffee liqueur, chocolate