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Special days call for special treats



Today marks the day of my arrival in this world, never mind how many years ago. While most of my celebrating is done outside my home and kitchen, I made this little dessert last night to start my birthday in style.

To make Coffee Panacotta, heat 1/2 cup cream in a small saucepan with 1/2 tbsp sugar and a few drops of vanilla essense. Let it come to a simmer, but turn off the heat before it boils over. Find another bowl that would fit over one of your saucepans and put 1/3 tsp gelatine in it. Mix 1/2 tsp instant coffee with 2 tbsp water and pour it on the gelatine. Let it wait 5 minutes. In the meantime, heat some water in the saucepan and turn down the heat so it simmers. Put the bowl with gelatine on simmering water and stir until the gelatine dissolves.

Stir a little bit of cream into the gelatine to mix, then stir in the rest of the cream and mix well. Pour this into 2 shot glasses, let it cool a bit, then put in the fridge to set and chill for an hour or so. Top with a chocolate coated coffee bean.

This one was super easy to make; just perfect for "Recipes for the Rest of us : Desserts" - Ramki's brainchild that's being hosted by Varsha this month.
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Varsha Vipins said…
Thanks for sending in the lovely dessert Simran..Truly yummy.:)
January 22, 2009 at 2:59 PM
Anonymous said…
Happy Birthday to you!!!!
January 22, 2009 at 7:21 PM
Anonymous said…
Happy Birthday Simran!

This has been on my to do list for the past 2 months. love coffee flavor in anything.
January 22, 2009 at 8:44 PM
Sunshinemom said…
Yikes! I thought it was tommorow!! Wish you many many happy returns of the day, Simran!! Hugs:)
January 22, 2009 at 8:51 PM
Srivalli said…
wow...happy birthday Simran...that sure looks a great treat!
January 22, 2009 at 10:32 PM
Anonymous said…
Thank you for your wishes!
January 22, 2009 at 11:15 PM
Priya Suresh said…
Many more happy returns of the Day Simran..wishing u wat u dream for n wat u wish for to be happen..Dessert looks delicious..
January 23, 2009 at 12:25 AM
Vaishali said…
A very happy birthday, Simran. Hope you have a lovely day. The dessert looks delicious.
January 23, 2009 at 1:19 AM
CurryLeaf said…
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SIMRAN!!
January 23, 2009 at 2:12 AM
Siri said…
Wishing you a very Happy (belated) Birthday Simran..:)

Cheers,
Siri
January 23, 2009 at 3:00 AM
Aparna Balasubramanian said…
A slightly belated but heartfelt birthday wishes to you, Simran. Hope you have a wonderful year.
January 23, 2009 at 5:02 PM
delhibelle said…
Belated Happy Birthday:)
what a sweet little treat!
January 24, 2009 at 10:17 AM
Bharti said…
Happy Birthday Simran! It surely started on a sweet note and I hope the whole year goes by just like that for you.
January 24, 2009 at 11:06 AM
notyet100 said…
though belated...mny mny hppy returns of the dy,.:-)
January 26, 2009 at 10:45 PM
Anonymous said…
Heya ... Happy Birthday !! ... belated though :)
January 27, 2009 at 4:29 PM
Anonymous said…
O oh darn ....i missed ur b'day baby....sorry abt tht:-(
And hey this looks yumm
akele akele enjoy kiya ,humaari yaad bhi nahi aayi:-(
January 28, 2009 at 6:57 PM
Anonymous said…
I make bread all the time, so, it's nice to have a dessert that is simple and easy to make. Thank you for sharing.
January 29, 2009 at 12:51 AM
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