| Mocha Frappe
Tips: How about an indulgent little
something that combines dessert and after-dinner coffee? This is
a quick-to-make blender dessert, definitely on the sweet side, that
is really a thick, adult milkshake. Use the best coffee ice cream
you can find. And be sure to use brown crème de cacao, as
the white variety yields a drink with a far less pleasing color.
There are a great many ways to vary this, as you might expect.
For instance, if you like things less sweet, omit the chocolate
syrup entirely and add another 2 Tbsp. of milk. You can mix liqueurs
here, too, using, perhaps, hazelnut or orange for part of the crème
de cacao. Work quickly while making this, and serve it immediately
once it’s done.
Yield: About 2-1/3 cups; 4 servings
Ingredients:
- 2 Tbsp. good-quality chocolate syrup
- 2 Tbsp. cold milk
- 1/2 cup brown crème de cacao
- 1 pint good-quality coffee ice cream, slightly softened
For serving:
- Lightly sweetened whipped cream
- Shaved or grated semisweet OR bittersweet chocolate
Method:
In small cup, combine chocolate syrup and milk. Stir well to blend
thoroughly. Add to crème de cacao.
Place slightly softened ice cream by large spoonfuls into blender
container. Add crème de cacao mixture. Cover blender; blend
at highest speed until mixture is completely smooth (if you have
trouble getting this to blend at first, “pulse” the
blender on-and-off several times).
Quickly pour into 4 mugs or punch cups. Garnish with whipped
cream and chocolate shavings; serve immediately!
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