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Igor's Pickled Brain Halloween Gelatin Mold Recipe

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By Cheri Sicard

Photo: Mitch Mandell

Posted July 12th, 2008

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Author Notes:

Most of the recipes I've seen in the past for brain gelatin molds have focused on achieving a gross looking"gray matter" color. While this might be anatomically correct, trust me, it won't make people want to eat it, regardless of how good it might taste. The infamous Kitty Litter Cake gets the same reaction -- nobody actually wants to eat the darn thing, but it sure is funny.

So... I developed my brain gelatin molds more with taste in mind, which usually means the colors, if not the shape, are at least somewhat palatable.

This recipe -- my version of a gelatin White Russian-- is rich and creamy, and is sweet enough to serve as part of the dessert buffet. If you will be serving this right before eating, you you can garnish the "brain" with chocolate syrup. Use a squeeze bottle to pour over the mold --it will highlight the "brain's" details. A bowl of whipped cream on the side would be perfect.

THIS DISH IS FOR ADULTS ONLY. Be sure to warn your guests -- this is the equivalent of drinking a cocktail. Limit quantities accordingly and always DESIGNATE A DRIVER!

Click here for more ideas for Halloween Gelatin Molds, including alcoholic "Pickled" brains for adults only, and our brand new Alien Autopsy

Ingredients:

2 1/2 cups cold whole milk or half and half, divided
1/2 cup strong brewed coffee or espresso, cold or at room temperature
2 tablespoons unflavored gelatin
1/2 cup vanilla vodka
1/2 cup Kahlua or other coffee liqueuer*
sugar to taste

Instructions:

Makes 1 Brain Gelatin mold

Prepare the mold by following instructions on the mold package to oil the mold and place in a bowl for stability.

Pour 2 cups milk and coffee into a small saucepan and sprinkle with gelatin. Whisk the mixture well, then let it sit for 3 minutes. Place the pan over medium heat and bring to a boil, Whisking frequently to insure that Gelatin dissolves. Immediately remove the pan from the heat, pour contents into another bowl and let the mixture cool for about 20 minutes.

Add remaining ingredients. Stir well and pour into the prepared Gelatin mold. Chill until firm -- at least 4 hours.

To unmold, dip the bottom of mold in a bowl filled with hot water, taking care to not let any water get into the mold. Dipping the mold for a few seconds helps to loosen the gelatin from the mold. Remove from water and dry off the bottom of the mold. Place a serving platter over the bottomof the mold and flip both over. Carefully remove the mold from the Gelatin.

OPTIONAL GARNISHES
I like to serve different GARNISHES with this recipe, for instance: chocolate sauce, chopped nuts and/or sweetened coconut.

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