Mocha Espresso with Amaretto
Are you looking for a grown-up hot chocolate? Look no farther. This combination of cocoa, stovetop espresso and Amaretto topped with whipped cream will satisfy. The espresso lends its own unique coffee flavor to this libation. but if you do not have access to an espresso maker, stovetop or mechanical, you can use freshly brewed double strength coffee. As for the Amaretto, make it Luxardo, the most glorious of all. Whip your cream ever so softly, just to thicken it, and don’t omit the 1/8 teaspoon almond extract. It may not sound like much, but it works magic on the whipped cream.
Mocha Espresso with Amaretto
serves 2
2 cups whole milk
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
7 tablespoons Dutch process cocoa, such as Pernigotti or Penzeys High Fat
1cup brewed espresso
1/3 cup Amaretto
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
cocoa for dusting drinks
Whipped Cream
1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/8 teaspoon almond extract
Make the whipped cream. Pour heavy cream into medium bowl. Add sugar and extracts. Beat until thickened. Set aside.
Pour milk into saucepan. Add sugar and cocoa, whisking to combine. Heat to scalding, whisking occasionally. Remove from heat and add hot espresso, Amaretto and vanilla extract. Pour into serving glasses, top generously with whipped cream and a dusting of cocoa. Serve at once.
Buon natale!
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Sunday, November 27th 2011 at 7:59 am |
Looks heavenly!
Sunday, November 27th 2011 at 10:05 am |
Hi Vicky,
This one is one indulgent treat – gotta love it at this time of year. I hope all is well with you and yours. Thanks for stopping by, and I wish you and yours the most wonderful holiday season!
Sunday, November 27th 2011 at 12:37 pm |
Dear Adri,
Perfect timing. I was sitting here thinking of something yummy to drink… and there you were.
I am going into my kitchen right this minute and whip up a Mocha Expresso with Amaretto!
Thank you so much for sharing.
Wishing you a blessed holiday.
(Kelly Lange’s friend…) Carol Vengroff
Sunday, November 27th 2011 at 6:57 pm |
Ciao Carol,
How lovely to hear from you! And do I ever owe you a response. Oh, how I have enjoyed your cookbook. I just can not tell you how envious I am of your tremendous collection of family recipes. How wonderful that you have so many, and how I wish I had such a vast collection. Thank you so much for sharing. I hope you enjoy the hot chocolate – I am just hooked on Luxardo Amaretto, and I keep finding new ways to use it. Thank you so much for stopping by, and especially for taking a moment to comment. I hope you enjoy the Mocha Espresso. I send my warmest wishes for a wonderful holiday season. Boun natale!
Monday, November 28th 2011 at 10:27 am |
Yum!!!! I want one of those right now!
Monday, November 28th 2011 at 8:21 pm |
Ciao Trisha,
They are pretty tasty, and the Amaretto gives it just a bit of adult taste. I send my warmest wishes to you and yours for a wonderful holiday season. Will you be in Rome for the holidays? I imagine it must be magnificent at this time of year. How fortunate you are to be there! All the best, and thank you for stopping by!
Tuesday, November 29th 2011 at 7:23 pm |
I whipped a batch up for company they loved it
Tuesday, November 29th 2011 at 9:30 pm |
Ciao Anthony,
Excellent! I am so glad you tried this one, and very pleased to hear your guests enjoyed it. The Amaretto really makes it special, and a nice dark cocoa puts it right over the top. Thanks so much for stopping by, and I hope you return soon!