Don’t let that big word, Souffle, scare you.  Even I could make this one….and I did.  Enjoyed it with a big cup of coffee for breakfast.  Yea, yea, ’tis the season to eat candy in the morning.  We think that the Sidamo blend from Village Coffee Roastery is the perfect accompaniement. 

 

1 1/2 cups brewed coffee – Sidamo Blend*
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup white sugar, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1 envelope (1 tablespoon) unflavored gelatin
3 eggs, separated
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

In the top of a double boiler over simmering water, combine coffee, milk, half the sugar, half the salt and gelatin. Stir until solids are dissolved. Stir in remaining sugar and salt and the egg yolks. Cook and stir until thick and creamy, and mixture coats the back of a metal spoon. Remove from heat.
Whip the egg whites (with a pinch of salt, if desired) until stiff peaks form. Fold egg whites and vanilla into slightly cooled custard. Pour into a serving dish or mold and chill until set.

Sidamo

The flavor of Sidamo is alluring and complex. Gentle floral scents waft from the cup, imparting a tart and a complex fruitiness. The crisp acidity gives it a lively finish and leaves you wanting more.