Java Jello

Add instant coffee to two cups of hot water, mix well. Set aside to cool.

When coffee is cooled, remove ½ cup of coffee and place into a medium to large bowl. Sprinkle gelatin on top of the ½ cup coffee.

Meanwhile, add remaining 1 ½ cup coffee to a small pot, add sugar and bring to a boil.

Add the sugar and coffee mixture to the gelatin mixture. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Pour mixture into individual glasses. Place in the refrigerator for 4 to 6 hours or more. Top firmed java jello with homemade whipped topping.