Ingredients

  • 1/4 oz. powdered gelatin
  • 1/4 c. cold water
  • 3 eggs, separated, plus 3 egg whites
  • 1/2 tsp. coffee extract (specialty markets)
  • 1 c. whipping cream
  • 1/4 c. and 3 Tbsp. sugar
  • 1 c. Bailey's Original Irish Cream
  • ladyfingers
  • chocolate shards

Method

  • Dissolve gelatin in water until soft.
  • Separate eggs, place yolks in mixing bowl.
  • Add Baileys, place over simmering water and stir until thick.
  • Do not overcook.
  • Remove from heat, add coffee extract and gelatin mix until dissolved.
  • Place bowl over large bowl of ice, stir until cool.
  • Beat whipping cream and 1/4 cup sugar until thickened.
  • Whip egg whites and 3 tablespoons sugar into soft peaks.
  • Gently fold whipping cream into cooled Baileys mixture, add egg whites and fold until blended.
  • Set up glasses, pipe Baileys cream mixture into glasses, filling 3/4 full.
  • Add ladyfingers and chocolate shards on top.