Frozen Cappuccino Mix

1/4 c sugar
1/3 c water
2 oz unsweetened chocolate
1 oz semi-sweet chocolate
2 egg yolks
3 Tbsp brandy
3 c whipping cream
1/3 c instant espresso coffee powder

In a small saucepan, bring sugar and water to a boil over medium heat. Boil for 3 minutes. In a food processor with a metal blade, chop chocolate. With motor running, pour hot sugar syrup through feeder tube and process for 10 seconds. Add egg yolks and process for 10 seconds. Add brandy. Mix well.
In mixing bowl, whip cream with espresso powder until thick. Add the chocolate mixture and mix well. Line 6 mugs with plastic sandwich bags, pour the mix into lined mugs, cover and label. Store in freezer. Makes 1 1/2 qts.

Liqueur Mix
1/3 c dark rum
3/4 c amaretto liqueur
1 c Kahlua

Mix all ingredients and pour into 2 clean one-cup recycled piccolo champagne bottles (or other pretty one-cup bottles). Cap or cork, label and attach Serving Suggestions. Makes 1 pint.

Serving Suggestions : Add 1 heaping Tbsp of Frozen Cappuccino Mix and 1/2 - 1 oz Liqueur Mix to a cup of hot coffee. Stir well. Top with a dollop of whipped cream, if desired.

Source: Gifts From The Kitchen by Kasey Wilson

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