A lightly spiced coffee made traditionally, without any filtering. It takes a bit of practice to serve unfiltered coffee while keeping the grounds in the pot.
Ingredients:
* 1 pint water
* 3 tbs ground coffee
* 3 tbs sugar
* 1/4 tsp cinnamon
* 1/4 tsp cardamom
* 1 tsp vanilla
Preparation:
Heat all ingredients in a saucepan until foam starts to form on top. Serve immediately. To keep it traditional, don't pour coffee through a filter.
Alpine Coffee
A very easy recipe, with instant coffee and a bit of brown sugar. If you're new to brewing up your own custom coffee drinks, this is a simple recipe to start with.
Ingredients:
* 2 tbs instant coffee
* 2 tbs brown sugar
* 1 tbs vanilla extract
* 1 tsp water
* 1 1/2 cup boiling water
Preparation:
Split coffee and vanilla between 2 mugs. Dissolve the sugar in 1 tsp water, and heat in a saucepan to boiling. Mix in the larger portion of hot water, then pour into the two mugs. Stir well and serve.
Ingredients:
* 2 tbs instant coffee
* 2 tbs brown sugar
* 1 tbs vanilla extract
* 1 tsp water
* 1 1/2 cup boiling water
Preparation:
Split coffee and vanilla between 2 mugs. Dissolve the sugar in 1 tsp water, and heat in a saucepan to boiling. Mix in the larger portion of hot water, then pour into the two mugs. Stir well and serve.
Black Forest Coffee
With cherries, chocolate and whipped cream, it's almost like drinking a cup of liquid black forest cake. You should try this if you have a real sweet tooth.
Ingredients:
* 6 oz hot coffee
* 2 tbs chocolate syrup
* 1 tbs maraschino cherry juice
* Whipped cream
* Chocolate shavings
* Maraschino cherries
Preparation:
In a mug, mix coffee, syrup and cherry juice. Stir well then top with whipped cream, chocolate shavings and cherries.
Ingredients:
* 6 oz hot coffee
* 2 tbs chocolate syrup
* 1 tbs maraschino cherry juice
* Whipped cream
* Chocolate shavings
* Maraschino cherries
Preparation:
In a mug, mix coffee, syrup and cherry juice. Stir well then top with whipped cream, chocolate shavings and cherries.
Coconut Milk Coffee
A thick and tropical coffee recipe, using an entire coconut (both the milk and the tasty meat). This exotic coffee drink deserves a little paper umbrella.
Ingredients:
* 1 whole coconut
* 2 cups milk
* 4 cups strong coffee
* 1 tbs sugar
Preparation:
Punch 2 holes in the coconut and drain the liquid into a small saucepan. Bake the coconut in the oven (300F) for about half an hour. Use a hammer to break open the coconut, and scrape out the white coconut meat. Mince finely. Add the meat and milk to the liquid in your saucepan. Heat over low until thickened and creamy. Strain out the coconut pieces. Add hot coconut milk to coffee and sugar. Serve.
Ingredients:
* 1 whole coconut
* 2 cups milk
* 4 cups strong coffee
* 1 tbs sugar
Preparation:
Punch 2 holes in the coconut and drain the liquid into a small saucepan. Bake the coconut in the oven (300F) for about half an hour. Use a hammer to break open the coconut, and scrape out the white coconut meat. Mince finely. Add the meat and milk to the liquid in your saucepan. Heat over low until thickened and creamy. Strain out the coconut pieces. Add hot coconut milk to coffee and sugar. Serve.
White Chocolate Coffee
You don't always have to use dark chocolate when making cocoa. Hot chocolate made with white chocolate is particularly relaxing and smooth. This is a very creamy recipe.
Ingredients:
* 3 oz white chocolate, chopped
* 2 cups half n half
* 2 cups hot coffee
* Whipped cream
Preparation:
Heat the milk and chocolate together in a saucepan until melted and smooth. Stir in coffee and serve with whipped cream on top.
Ingredients:
* 3 oz white chocolate, chopped
* 2 cups half n half
* 2 cups hot coffee
* Whipped cream
Preparation:
Heat the milk and chocolate together in a saucepan until melted and smooth. Stir in coffee and serve with whipped cream on top.
Cinnamon Caramel Coffee
Add the cinnamon before brewing to give this recipe spicy touch. You'll need to stir well to blend in the caramel syrup.
Ingredients:
* 6 tbs ground coffee
* 1/2 tsp cinnamon
* 1/2 cup caramel dessert syrup
Preparation:
Mix the cinnamon into your loose ground coffee and then brew a pot of coffee by whatever method you prefer. Add the caramel syrup to the cinnamon-spiced coffee, and stir well until completely dissolved. Chill through in the fridge, and serve over ice cubes, with added milk or sugar to taste. The syrup makes this iced coffee pretty sweet as it is.
Ingredients:
* 6 tbs ground coffee
* 1/2 tsp cinnamon
* 1/2 cup caramel dessert syrup
Preparation:
Mix the cinnamon into your loose ground coffee and then brew a pot of coffee by whatever method you prefer. Add the caramel syrup to the cinnamon-spiced coffee, and stir well until completely dissolved. Chill through in the fridge, and serve over ice cubes, with added milk or sugar to taste. The syrup makes this iced coffee pretty sweet as it is.
Coffee Coke Float
Double the caffeine! A Coke float with coffee ice cream is the perfect summer treat for us coffee-lovers. The extra cream smooths out the bite of the cola.
Ingredients:
* 2/3 cup light cream
* 2 1/2 cups strong coffee
* 4 scoops coffee ice cream
* 1 bottle of Coke
Preparation:
Mix the cream and coffee, pour into 4 glasses (half full). Add a scoop of ice cream to each, then top off with coke.
Ingredients:
* 2/3 cup light cream
* 2 1/2 cups strong coffee
* 4 scoops coffee ice cream
* 1 bottle of Coke
Preparation:
Mix the cream and coffee, pour into 4 glasses (half full). Add a scoop of ice cream to each, then top off with coke.
Coffee Latte Shake
This coffee shake is a thick and chilly delight, flavoured with coffee and chocolate. The trick to making it thick, is the instant chocolate pudding mix.
Ingredients:
* 1 cup coffee, strong and cold
* 1 cup cold milk
* 10 ice cubes
* 1/3 pkg of instant pudding mix (chocolate)
* 2 tbs cocoa powder
* Hazelnut creamer, to taste
* Sugar, to taste
Preparation:
Combine everything in a blender, and blend until ice is crushed and shake is thick.
Ingredients:
* 1 cup coffee, strong and cold
* 1 cup cold milk
* 10 ice cubes
* 1/3 pkg of instant pudding mix (chocolate)
* 2 tbs cocoa powder
* Hazelnut creamer, to taste
* Sugar, to taste
Preparation:
Combine everything in a blender, and blend until ice is crushed and shake is thick.
Coffee Soda
An interesting mix of rich creaminess and bubbly fizz. Kind of like a typical ice cream float, but with a few added touches of coffee and cream.
Ingredients:
* 3 cups strong coffee, chilled
* 1 cup half & half
* 4 scoops coffee ice cream
* 3/4 cup club soda
* 1 tbs sugar
* Whipped cream
Preparation:
Mix coffee, sugar and half & half. Fill 4 tall glasses about halfway. Add 1 scoop of ice cream to each, then fill up with soda. Top with whipped cream.
Ingredients:
* 3 cups strong coffee, chilled
* 1 cup half & half
* 4 scoops coffee ice cream
* 3/4 cup club soda
* 1 tbs sugar
* Whipped cream
Preparation:
Mix coffee, sugar and half & half. Fill 4 tall glasses about halfway. Add 1 scoop of ice cream to each, then fill up with soda. Top with whipped cream.
Instant Ice Cappuccino
A frothy, iced cappuccino style drink, using instant coffee cyrstals. Here is the recipe to start with if you are just starting to experiment with gourmet coffee drinks. Great for that beginner barista.
Ingredients:
* 1 tsp instant coffee crystals
* 4 tbs heavy cream
* 1 tsp vanilla
* 4 ice cubes
* 3/4 cup water
* 2 tsp sugar
Preparation:
Combine everything in a blender, and blend until smooth and frothy.
Ingredients:
* 1 tsp instant coffee crystals
* 4 tbs heavy cream
* 1 tsp vanilla
* 4 ice cubes
* 3/4 cup water
* 2 tsp sugar
Preparation:
Combine everything in a blender, and blend until smooth and frothy.
Cappuccino Mix
This excellent beverage mix recipe is perfect for gift giving.
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
* 1 cup instant coffee creamer
* 1 cup instant sweetened chocolate drink mix
* 2/3 cup instant coffee crystals
* 1/2 cup sugar
* 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
* 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
Preparation:
Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and mix well with a wire whisk. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dark place. To prepare one serving, add 3 tablespoons mix to 6 ounces of hot water and stir well to blend. Makes 3 cups dry mix
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
* 1 cup instant coffee creamer
* 1 cup instant sweetened chocolate drink mix
* 2/3 cup instant coffee crystals
* 1/2 cup sugar
* 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
* 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
Preparation:
Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and mix well with a wire whisk. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dark place. To prepare one serving, add 3 tablespoons mix to 6 ounces of hot water and stir well to blend. Makes 3 cups dry mix
Espresso Sorbet
This light and frosty dessert is the perfect ending to a summer meal. It will take a few hours, so plan to make this espresso sorbet ahead of time so you can enjoy it later.
Ingredients:
* 6 tbs espresso ground coffee
* 4 tbs brown sugar
* 1 quart boiling water
* 1 cup whipped cream
* Cocoa powder
Preparation:
In a bowl, combine the ground coffee and brown sugar. Add boiling water and mix. Let steep until water has cooled, then strain out coffee grounds. Pour the mixture into a shallow pan or dish, and freeze for at least 3 hours. A deeper container will take longer to freeze through. When the sorbet is nearly frozen (still scoopable), serve into tall chilled glasses and top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cocoa.
Ingredients:
* 6 tbs espresso ground coffee
* 4 tbs brown sugar
* 1 quart boiling water
* 1 cup whipped cream
* Cocoa powder
Preparation:
In a bowl, combine the ground coffee and brown sugar. Add boiling water and mix. Let steep until water has cooled, then strain out coffee grounds. Pour the mixture into a shallow pan or dish, and freeze for at least 3 hours. A deeper container will take longer to freeze through. When the sorbet is nearly frozen (still scoopable), serve into tall chilled glasses and top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cocoa.
Iced Honey Coffee
A creamy iced coffee, naturally sweetened with honey. Nothing says summer like the taste of fresh honey. This recipes is only lightly flavoured with coffee, so it's not too overpowering.
Ingredients:
* 2 tbs instant coffee
* 1/4 cup boiling water
* 1/4 cup honey
* 3/4 cup cold water
* 1 quart milk
* 1 cup ice cubes
Preparation:
Dissolve the instant coffee in hot water. Stir in honey and mix well. Add cold water, and pour over ice in glasses. Top of with milk. Serve.
Ingredients:
* 2 tbs instant coffee
* 1/4 cup boiling water
* 1/4 cup honey
* 3/4 cup cold water
* 1 quart milk
* 1 cup ice cubes
Preparation:
Dissolve the instant coffee in hot water. Stir in honey and mix well. Add cold water, and pour over ice in glasses. Top of with milk. Serve.
Iced Raspberry Chocolate Cappuccino
A light iced cappuccino with a chocolate and bright raspberry taste. Ok, it's not a true cappuccino, but you could also make this recipe with espresso if you prefer.
Ingredients:
* 1/2 oz chocolate syrup
* 1/2 oz raspberry syrup
* 1/2 cup strong coffee, chilled
* 1 cup milk
Preparation:
Pour the chocolate and raspberry syrups into the coffee and stir well, to dissolve the syrups. Mix in milk. Pour over ice cubes and serve.
If you find that the syrups don't blend in the cold coffee, try using hot coffee to start and then chill after mixing.
Ingredients:
* 1/2 oz chocolate syrup
* 1/2 oz raspberry syrup
* 1/2 cup strong coffee, chilled
* 1 cup milk
Preparation:
Pour the chocolate and raspberry syrups into the coffee and stir well, to dissolve the syrups. Mix in milk. Pour over ice cubes and serve.
If you find that the syrups don't blend in the cold coffee, try using hot coffee to start and then chill after mixing.
Vermont Maple Coffee
Maple syrup and rum gives this drink a taste of the outdoors. Vermont does have some of the best maple syrup around, though Canadian maple syrup is in a class by itself.
Ingredients:
* 1 oz light cream
* 1 oz maple syrup
* 2 oz dark rum
* 6 oz hot coffee
Preparation:
Combine in a mug, and enjoy.
Ingredients:
* 1 oz light cream
* 1 oz maple syrup
* 2 oz dark rum
* 6 oz hot coffee
Preparation:
Combine in a mug, and enjoy.
Almond Coffee Cream
A bit of almond liqueur (like Amaretto) goes well with the hot cream and coffee. The perfect winter cocktail for those who like rich and creamy drinks.
Ingredients:
* 3/4 cup hot coffee
* 1/4 cup heavy cream, scalded
* 1 shot of almond liqueur
Preparation:
Just combine the ingredients and serve. You can use almond extract instead of liqueur for a non-alcoholic version.
Ingredients:
* 3/4 cup hot coffee
* 1/4 cup heavy cream, scalded
* 1 shot of almond liqueur
Preparation:
Just combine the ingredients and serve. You can use almond extract instead of liqueur for a non-alcoholic version.
Orange Coffee Cocktail
Add a little citrus zest to your cup, with some orange vodka. You might be surprised at how well orange blends with coffee. It's both tangy and mellow.
Ingredients:
* 1 cup of coffee
* 1 1/2 shots of Kahlua
* 1 shot of orange vodka (such as Absolut's mandarin)
Preparation:
Stir coffee, Kahlua and vodka together in a mug or glass. Top with whipped cream, if desired.
Ingredients:
* 1 cup of coffee
* 1 1/2 shots of Kahlua
* 1 shot of orange vodka (such as Absolut's mandarin)
Preparation:
Stir coffee, Kahlua and vodka together in a mug or glass. Top with whipped cream, if desired.
Thailand Iced Coffee
A very smooth recipe for an iced chai coffee. The spiciness of chai isn't only for tea, you know. It's a simple blend that won't take you forever to put together. Spice up your coffee today.
Ingredients:
* 2 tsp cardamom, ground
* 4 tbs sugar
* 4 tbs heavy cream
* 1 tsp almond extract
Preparation:
Use your favorite brewing method to make 4 cups of coffee, mixing the ground cardamom in with the grounds first. Add sugar and almond to the hot coffee, and mix until dissolved. Let cool. Half-fill 4 tall glasses with crushed ice, then fill up with chilled coffee. Add a spoonful of cream to each, just before serving.
Ingredients:
* 2 tsp cardamom, ground
* 4 tbs sugar
* 4 tbs heavy cream
* 1 tsp almond extract
Preparation:
Use your favorite brewing method to make 4 cups of coffee, mixing the ground cardamom in with the grounds first. Add sugar and almond to the hot coffee, and mix until dissolved. Let cool. Half-fill 4 tall glasses with crushed ice, then fill up with chilled coffee. Add a spoonful of cream to each, just before serving.
Mexican Coffee
Mixing your spices before you brew can add flavour so easily. This is a particularly sweet way to serve up a cup of coffee, with generous amounts of chocolate and brown sugar.
Ingredients:
* 125ml ground coffee
* 80ml chocolate syrup
* 1 tbs cinnamon
* 250ml milk
* 60ml brown sugar
* 1/4 tsp nutmeg
* 1 tsp vanilla
Preparation:
Before brewing, combine coffee, cinnamon and nutmeg. Brew however you like. In another small saucepan, heat brown sugar, syrup and milk. Stir until sugar is melted and dissolved. Pour sugar.
Ingredients:
* 125ml ground coffee
* 80ml chocolate syrup
* 1 tbs cinnamon
* 250ml milk
* 60ml brown sugar
* 1/4 tsp nutmeg
* 1 tsp vanilla
Preparation:
Before brewing, combine coffee, cinnamon and nutmeg. Brew however you like. In another small saucepan, heat brown sugar, syrup and milk. Stir until sugar is melted and dissolved. Pour sugar.
Cajun Coffee
Molasses will bring a strong and wonderful flavour to your cup of coffee, along with a dash of good Caribbean rum. Serve hot with whipped cream.
Ingredients:
* 3 cups hot coffee
* 6 tbs molasses
* 6 tbs dark rum
* Whipped cream
Preparation:
Heat coffee and molasses in a saucepan until molasses is dissolved. Put 1 tbs of rum in each mug, and pour coffee over. Top with whipped cream.
Ingredients:
* 3 cups hot coffee
* 6 tbs molasses
* 6 tbs dark rum
* Whipped cream
Preparation:
Heat coffee and molasses in a saucepan until molasses is dissolved. Put 1 tbs of rum in each mug, and pour coffee over. Top with whipped cream.
Kahlua Brownies
Moist and chewy brownies, flavoured with just a hint coffee and a bit of Kahlua. If you don't want to use alcohol, you can add a bit more coffee instead. You might need to make 2 pans of these brownies, they will go quickly.
Ingredients:
* 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
* 1/4 cup butter
* 1 egg
* 1 egg yolk
* 2/3 cup flour
* 1/2 cup sugar
* 1 tbs coffee crystals
* 1/8 tsp baking soda
* 1 tbs Kahlua
* 1 tbs vanilla
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 350F. In a saucepan, melt butter and chocolate together. Remove from heat and stir in coffee, egg and extra egg yolk. In another bowl, sift together flour, sugar and baking soda. Mix dry ingredients into the chocolate mixture. Stir in vanilla and Kahlua. Pour batter into a 8x8 baking pan, and bake for 20 - 25 minutes. Let brownies cool and cut into squares.
Ingredients:
* 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
* 1/4 cup butter
* 1 egg
* 1 egg yolk
* 2/3 cup flour
* 1/2 cup sugar
* 1 tbs coffee crystals
* 1/8 tsp baking soda
* 1 tbs Kahlua
* 1 tbs vanilla
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 350F. In a saucepan, melt butter and chocolate together. Remove from heat and stir in coffee, egg and extra egg yolk. In another bowl, sift together flour, sugar and baking soda. Mix dry ingredients into the chocolate mixture. Stir in vanilla and Kahlua. Pour batter into a 8x8 baking pan, and bake for 20 - 25 minutes. Let brownies cool and cut into squares.
Coffee Ice Cream
What a perfect summer-time treat! You'll need an ice cream maker for this. Making your own ice cream is actually pretty easy, and this coffee ice cream recipe is very smooth thanks to all the cream.
Ingredients:
* 3 cups light cream
* 1 3/4 cups sugar
* 3 eggs, beaten
* 1/2 tsp salt
* 1 1/2 tsp vanilla
* 3/4 cup coffee, chilled
* 1 cup whipping cream
Preparation:
Scald the light cream and add sugar. Stir until dissolved. In the top of a double boiler, add cream to beaten eggs and mix thoroughly. Cook until thickened. Remove from heat and chill. Add coffee, whipping cream and salt. Use this coffee mixture in your ice cream maker, and add vanilla when almost frozen.
Ingredients:
* 3 cups light cream
* 1 3/4 cups sugar
* 3 eggs, beaten
* 1/2 tsp salt
* 1 1/2 tsp vanilla
* 3/4 cup coffee, chilled
* 1 cup whipping cream
Preparation:
Scald the light cream and add sugar. Stir until dissolved. In the top of a double boiler, add cream to beaten eggs and mix thoroughly. Cook until thickened. Remove from heat and chill. Add coffee, whipping cream and salt. Use this coffee mixture in your ice cream maker, and add vanilla when almost frozen.
Coffee Granita
A cold slushy coffee dessert that is a snap to make, though it does take a bit of time while it freezes. Serve it out on the patio for a summer-time treat.
Ingredients:
* 1 cup coffee (hot)
* 1/3 cup sugar
* Whipped cream
Preparation:
Stir coffee and sugar together, until sugar is dissolved. Pour coffee mixture into a shallow dish or pan, and put in the freezer. In about 20 minutes to half an hour, it should start to freeze. Break it up with a fork, and leave in the freezer.
Do this again in another 20 minutes or so. Keep this up until you have a pan of iced coffee slush. Serve cold with a dollop of whipped cream.
Ingredients:
* 1 cup coffee (hot)
* 1/3 cup sugar
* Whipped cream
Preparation:
Stir coffee and sugar together, until sugar is dissolved. Pour coffee mixture into a shallow dish or pan, and put in the freezer. In about 20 minutes to half an hour, it should start to freeze. Break it up with a fork, and leave in the freezer.
Do this again in another 20 minutes or so. Keep this up until you have a pan of iced coffee slush. Serve cold with a dollop of whipped cream.
Milky Way Cappuccino
If you like the chocolate bar, you'll love this espresso drink. You really can't go wrong with anything that has both chocolate and caramel, especially if its a cappuccino.
Ingredients:
* 2 shots espresso
* 1 shot chocolate syrup
* 1 shot caramel syrup
Preparation:
Mix together in a mug, and fill with steamed milk. Add a bit of foamed milk on top.
Ingredients:
* 2 shots espresso
* 1 shot chocolate syrup
* 1 shot caramel syrup
Preparation:
Mix together in a mug, and fill with steamed milk. Add a bit of foamed milk on top.
Java Chai Espresso
You'll need prepared chai concentrate for this recipe.
Ingredients:
* Chai concentrate
* Steamed milk
* 1/2 oz almond syrup
* 1 shot espresso
Preparation:
Prepare the chai, as per the instructions. Add syrup and espresso.
Ingredients:
* Chai concentrate
* Steamed milk
* 1/2 oz almond syrup
* 1 shot espresso
Preparation:
Prepare the chai, as per the instructions. Add syrup and espresso.
Irish Coffee
You can't go wrong with this simple but classic recipe for Irish coffee. It's usually served with a thick dollop of whipped cream on top.
Ingredients:
* 1 cup hot coffee
* 1 1/2 oz Irish whisky
* 1 tbs sugar
Preparation:
Mix together in a mug and top with whipped cream, if desired.
Ingredients:
* 1 cup hot coffee
* 1 1/2 oz Irish whisky
* 1 tbs sugar
Preparation:
Mix together in a mug and top with whipped cream, if desired.
Irish Fantasy
This Irish cream coffee cocktail recipe whips up fast, using instant coffee. A bit of cocoa also makes it a bit creamier too.
Ingredients:
* 1 tbs instant coffee
* 1 1/2 tbs hot cocoa powder
* 1/2 oz Irish cream
* 3/4 cup water, boiling
Preparation:
Combine ingredients in a mug and serve.
Ingredients:
* 1 tbs instant coffee
* 1 1/2 tbs hot cocoa powder
* 1/2 oz Irish cream
* 3/4 cup water, boiling
Preparation:
Combine ingredients in a mug and serve.
Cappuccino Royale
A strong cocktail with rum and brandy, and lots of espresso. You'll be the hit of your next party if you serve Cappuccino Royales for everyone.
Ingredients:
* 1/2 cup half n half
* 1/2 cup espresso
* 2 tbs brandy
* 2 tbs white rum
* 2 tbs creme de cacao
* Sugar
Preparation:
Whisk cream until frothy. Split espresso between 2 mugs. Add 1 tbs of each liqueur into each mug. Top with whipped cream, and add sugar to taste.
Ingredients:
* 1/2 cup half n half
* 1/2 cup espresso
* 2 tbs brandy
* 2 tbs white rum
* 2 tbs creme de cacao
* Sugar
Preparation:
Whisk cream until frothy. Split espresso between 2 mugs. Add 1 tbs of each liqueur into each mug. Top with whipped cream, and add sugar to taste.
White Chocolate Cappuccino
Perfect for those cold winter nights. An espresso and white chocolate mixture with a bit of brandy. Made with real melted chocolate, too.
Ingredients:
* 4 oz light cream
* 4 oz espresso
* 1 oz white chocolate, chopped
* 1 tsp brandy
* 1 tsp creme de cacao
* 1/8 tsp vanilla
* Whipped cream
Preparation:
Heat cream until almost boiling. Remove from heat and add chocolate. Whisk until melted and smooth. Stir in liqueurs and vanilla. Return to low heat and whisk until foamy. Pour espresso into a large mug, then spoon chocolate mixture over them.
Ingredients:
* 4 oz light cream
* 4 oz espresso
* 1 oz white chocolate, chopped
* 1 tsp brandy
* 1 tsp creme de cacao
* 1/8 tsp vanilla
* Whipped cream
Preparation:
Heat cream until almost boiling. Remove from heat and add chocolate. Whisk until melted and smooth. Stir in liqueurs and vanilla. Return to low heat and whisk until foamy. Pour espresso into a large mug, then spoon chocolate mixture over them.
Apple Coffee Cake
Using pre-packaged cake mix makes this apple coffee cake a snap to prepare. When you have friends over for coffee, a slice of freshly-baked apple cake will be much appreciated.
Ingredients:
* 1 pkg yellow cake mix
* 1 pkg instant vanilla pudding mix
* 4 eggs
* 1 cup sour cream
* 1/2 cup vegetable oil
* 6 apples, peeled, cored, sliced
* 1/2 cup sugar
* 2 tsp cinnamon
* 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 350F, and grease a 10-inch Bundt pan. In a large bowl, combine cake mix and pudding mix. Then add eggs, sour cream and oil. Mix until blended. In another small bowl, mix sugar, cinnamon and walnuts. Pour half the batter into the Bundt pan, then a layer of apple slices. Over the apple slices, sprinkle half the walnut mixture. Pour on the remaining batter. Top with the last apple slices and walnut mix. Bake for 1 hour to 70 minutes. Cool for 1/2 hour before removing from the pan.
Ingredients:
* 1 pkg yellow cake mix
* 1 pkg instant vanilla pudding mix
* 4 eggs
* 1 cup sour cream
* 1/2 cup vegetable oil
* 6 apples, peeled, cored, sliced
* 1/2 cup sugar
* 2 tsp cinnamon
* 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 350F, and grease a 10-inch Bundt pan. In a large bowl, combine cake mix and pudding mix. Then add eggs, sour cream and oil. Mix until blended. In another small bowl, mix sugar, cinnamon and walnuts. Pour half the batter into the Bundt pan, then a layer of apple slices. Over the apple slices, sprinkle half the walnut mixture. Pour on the remaining batter. Top with the last apple slices and walnut mix. Bake for 1 hour to 70 minutes. Cool for 1/2 hour before removing from the pan.
Banana Coffee Cake
Not just bananas, but a hint of cocoa and coffee in this coffee cake recipe. Its a lovely soft cake that any guest will enjoy having when they stop by for some coffee.
Ingredients:
* 1 1/4 cup cake flour
* 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
* 1 tsp baking soda
* 3/4 tsp salt
* 2 bananas, soft and mashed
* 1/2 cup sour cream
* 1/2 cup butter, softened
* 1 cup sugar
* 1/2 cup light brown sugar
* 2 eggs
* 1 tbs instant coffee, dissolved in 1 tsp water
* 1 tsp vanilla
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 350F, and grease a 10-inch Bundt pan. In a large mixing bowl, combing flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt. In another small bowl, mix bananas and sour cream. In yet another bowl, beat butter and sugars together until fluffy. Add eggs to the butter mixture, 1 at a time, mixing in between. Beat in espresso and vanilla. Beat in flour mixture, alternating with the banana mixture. Pour batter into bundt pan and bake for 50 minutes. Let cool before removing from pan.
Ingredients:
* 1 1/4 cup cake flour
* 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
* 1 tsp baking soda
* 3/4 tsp salt
* 2 bananas, soft and mashed
* 1/2 cup sour cream
* 1/2 cup butter, softened
* 1 cup sugar
* 1/2 cup light brown sugar
* 2 eggs
* 1 tbs instant coffee, dissolved in 1 tsp water
* 1 tsp vanilla
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 350F, and grease a 10-inch Bundt pan. In a large mixing bowl, combing flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt. In another small bowl, mix bananas and sour cream. In yet another bowl, beat butter and sugars together until fluffy. Add eggs to the butter mixture, 1 at a time, mixing in between. Beat in espresso and vanilla. Beat in flour mixture, alternating with the banana mixture. Pour batter into bundt pan and bake for 50 minutes. Let cool before removing from pan.
Chocolate Pound Cake
Nothing goes better with a cup of coffee than chocolate pound cake. There is some extra subtle flavour, from the cinnamon and vanilla. Have a slice with your next cup.
Ingredients:
* 1/2 cup shortening
* 1 cup butter
* 3 cups white sugar
* 5 eggs, separated
* 3 cups flour
* 1/2 tsp baking powder
* 1/2 tsp salt
* 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
* 1/2 tsp cinnamon
* 1 1/4 cup milk
* 1 tsp vanilla
* 1/2 tsp almond extract
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 350F. Grease a 10-inch loaf pan. Combine butter and shortening until fluffy, then gradually add sugar. Beat well, then add egg yolks slowly. Beat after each yolk. Sift together flour, salt, baking powder, cocoa and cinnamon. Add the dry mixture to the creamed mixture, alternately with the milk, starting and ending with the dry mixture.
Mix well after each addition. Add the vanilla and the almond flavours. In another mixing bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold into the batter. Pour into greased pan. Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes (or until a toothpick comes out clean).
Ingredients:
* 1/2 cup shortening
* 1 cup butter
* 3 cups white sugar
* 5 eggs, separated
* 3 cups flour
* 1/2 tsp baking powder
* 1/2 tsp salt
* 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
* 1/2 tsp cinnamon
* 1 1/4 cup milk
* 1 tsp vanilla
* 1/2 tsp almond extract
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 350F. Grease a 10-inch loaf pan. Combine butter and shortening until fluffy, then gradually add sugar. Beat well, then add egg yolks slowly. Beat after each yolk. Sift together flour, salt, baking powder, cocoa and cinnamon. Add the dry mixture to the creamed mixture, alternately with the milk, starting and ending with the dry mixture.
Mix well after each addition. Add the vanilla and the almond flavours. In another mixing bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold into the batter. Pour into greased pan. Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes (or until a toothpick comes out clean).
White Peppermint Hot Chocolate
Even the whipped cream topping in this recipe is minty. The white chocolate is so much more mellow than dark, but the mint really adds a fresh spark to this hot chocolate. Ideal for Christmas.
Ingredients:
* 8 oz white chocolate, chopped
* 3 1/2 cups milk
* 6 hard peppermint candies, crushed fine
* 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
* 2/3 cup whipping cream
Preparation:
Beat chilled cream with crushed mints until stiff peaks form. Refrigerate for about an hour. Meanwhile, heat milk to a simmer, them mix in chocolate. Whisk until chocolate is melted and smooth. Add mint extract and stir through. Pour into mugs and top with minty whipped cream.
Ingredients:
* 8 oz white chocolate, chopped
* 3 1/2 cups milk
* 6 hard peppermint candies, crushed fine
* 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
* 2/3 cup whipping cream
Preparation:
Beat chilled cream with crushed mints until stiff peaks form. Refrigerate for about an hour. Meanwhile, heat milk to a simmer, them mix in chocolate. Whisk until chocolate is melted and smooth. Add mint extract and stir through. Pour into mugs and top with minty whipped cream.
Special Hot Chocolate
It's special because it's so simple. Using unsweetened chocolate brings out the bold cocoa flavour. You'll be making this hot chocolate all winter long.
Ingredients:
* 2 1/2 cups milk, scalded
* 2 oz unsweetened chocolate
* 1/4 cup sugar
* 1 tsp vanilla
* 1/8 tsp salt
Preparation:
In a blender, combine chocolate, sugar, vanilla and salt, with 1/2 cup of the milk. Blend until smooth, then add the rest of the milk. Serve immediately.
Ingredients:
* 2 1/2 cups milk, scalded
* 2 oz unsweetened chocolate
* 1/4 cup sugar
* 1 tsp vanilla
* 1/8 tsp salt
Preparation:
In a blender, combine chocolate, sugar, vanilla and salt, with 1/2 cup of the milk. Blend until smooth, then add the rest of the milk. Serve immediately.
President's Hot Chocolate
Hot chocolate that's good enough for the White House, with both milk and light cream. No fuss with melted chocolate, since it's made with cocoa powder. Give it a whisk for a foamy touch.
Ingredients:
* 6 tbs unsweetened cocoa powder
* 6 tbs sugar
* 2 1/2 cups milk
* 2 1/2 cups light cream
* 1/2 tsp vanilla
* Cinnamon, whipped cream and orange zest
Preparation:
Add sugar and cocoa to milk and heat in a saucepan until dissolved. Add the cream, cinnamon and vanilla. Heat until almost boiling. Mix well and serve, topped with whipped cream and a bit of orange zest.
Ingredients:
* 6 tbs unsweetened cocoa powder
* 6 tbs sugar
* 2 1/2 cups milk
* 2 1/2 cups light cream
* 1/2 tsp vanilla
* Cinnamon, whipped cream and orange zest
Preparation:
Add sugar and cocoa to milk and heat in a saucepan until dissolved. Add the cream, cinnamon and vanilla. Heat until almost boiling. Mix well and serve, topped with whipped cream and a bit of orange zest.
Orange Truffle Mocha
A chilled espresso and milk drink, with the tart touch of orange juice. Cocoa and caramel add some sweetness too. You could use chocolate syrup instead of the cocoa powder, if you prefer.
Ingredients:
* 1 shot espresso
* 1 tbs cocoa powder
* 1 oz caramel syrup
* 1 oz orange juice
* Milk
Preparation:
Fill a tall glass halfway with ice. Whisk together the ingredients (not the milk) and pour over the ice. Fill the glass the rest of the way with cold milk. Stir lightly and serve.
Ingredients:
* 1 shot espresso
* 1 tbs cocoa powder
* 1 oz caramel syrup
* 1 oz orange juice
* Milk
Preparation:
Fill a tall glass halfway with ice. Whisk together the ingredients (not the milk) and pour over the ice. Fill the glass the rest of the way with cold milk. Stir lightly and serve.
Amaretto Iced Smoothie
You wouldn't think of making a milkshake for a cocktail, but it works when you mix Amaretto with espresso and ice cream.
Ingredients:
* 1/2 oz amaretto
* 1/2 oz Kahlua
* 6 oz espresso, chilled
* 1 scoop chocolate ice cream
* Whipped cream
Preparation:
Blend all ingredients, except whipped cream, in a blender until smooth. Serve immediately, topped with whipped cream.
Ingredients:
* 1/2 oz amaretto
* 1/2 oz Kahlua
* 6 oz espresso, chilled
* 1 scoop chocolate ice cream
* Whipped cream
Preparation:
Blend all ingredients, except whipped cream, in a blender until smooth. Serve immediately, topped with whipped cream.
Espresso Spritzer
A quick and refreshing espresso drink, with mineral water. Even if you don't usually take your coffee drinks without some kind of cream, you'll love the mix of sparkling water and espresso.
Ingredients:
* 1 cup espresso, chilled
* Sparkling mineral water
* Crushed ice
Preparation:
Pour espresso over ice in a tall glass. Fill the remainder of the glass with mineral water. Give a quick stir and serve.
Ingredients:
* 1 cup espresso, chilled
* Sparkling mineral water
* Crushed ice
Preparation:
Pour espresso over ice in a tall glass. Fill the remainder of the glass with mineral water. Give a quick stir and serve.
Hot Cocoberry
A bit of a twist to a cup of hot chocolate. Yes, even hot cocoa can be transformed into a tropical cocktail, with a couple of shots of the right spirits.
Ingredients:
* 1 cup hot chocolate
* 1 oz coconut rum
* 1 oz raspberry liqueur
Preparation:
Combine in a mug, and serve.
Ingredients:
* 1 cup hot chocolate
* 1 oz coconut rum
* 1 oz raspberry liqueur
Preparation:
Combine in a mug, and serve.
Hot Scotch Cocoa
A very simple drink, with hot chocolate mix and butterscotch schnapps. I think butterscotch and chocolate make a natural combination. You can always use a home-made mix for your hot chocolate, for a more gourmet touch.
Ingredients:
* 1 oz hot chocolate mix
* 1 cup hot milk
* 1 oz butterscotch schnapps
Preparation:
Combine in a mug, and mix well.
Ingredients:
* 1 oz hot chocolate mix
* 1 cup hot milk
* 1 oz butterscotch schnapps
Preparation:
Combine in a mug, and mix well.
Coffee Frosting
A chocolate and coffee frosting, that can be used on cakes, cookies or anything else needing a coffee touch. This frosting has a nicely smooth texture and should spread easily.
Ingredients:
* 1 tsp coffee crystals
* 1/4 cup milk or cream
* 1/4 cup cocoa powder
* 5 cups confectioners sugar
* 6 tbs butter
* 1 1/2 tsp vanilla
Preparation:
Blend everything together until smooth and spreadable. Makes enough for a 13x9 cake.
Ingredients:
* 1 tsp coffee crystals
* 1/4 cup milk or cream
* 1/4 cup cocoa powder
* 5 cups confectioners sugar
* 6 tbs butter
* 1 1/2 tsp vanilla
Preparation:
Blend everything together until smooth and spreadable. Makes enough for a 13x9 cake.
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