Italian Mocha Espresso Mix Food

MOCHA

Steps:

• Pour milk into a steaming pitcher and heat to 145 degrees F to 165 degrees F (65 to 70 degrees C) using the steaming wand. Measure the chocolate syrup into a large coffee mug. Brew espresso, then add to mug. Pour the steamed milk into the mug, using a spoon to hold back the foam. Top with whipped cream.

ESPRESSO PANNA COTTA

Steps:

• Place the milk in a heavy, small saucepan. Sprinkle the gelatin over and let stand for 5 minutes to soften the gelatin. Stir over medium heat just until the gelatin dissolves, but the milk does not boil, about 2 minutes. Add the cream, espresso powder, sugar, and salt. Stir over low heat, until the sugar dissolves, about 3 more minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool slightly. Pour the cream mixture into 2 martini glasses, dividing equally. Cover and refrigerate, stirring every 20 minutes during the first hour. Chill until set, at least 6 hours and up to 2 days.
• When ready to serve, use a vegetable peeler on the chocolate blocks to create about 1 tablespoon each of the white and dark chocolate shavings. Sprinkle the shavings over each panna cotta and serve.

MOCHA ESPRESSO FLAVORED CREAMER

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in a food processor or blender and whirl until mixed, or place in a jar and shake well.
• Store in an airtight container.
• To serve: add 1 to 2 teaspoons mix to coffee and stir.

MOCHA ESPRESSO PARFAITS

Steps:

• Place cottage cheese, sugar, cocoa and instant coffee in food processor container; cover. Process until well blended, stopping occasionally to scrape down side of food processor container.
• Spoon half of the cottage cheese mixture evenly into 4 parfait glasses; top with half of the strawberries. Repeat layers. Top with the whipped topping and almonds.
• Serve immediately. Or, cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

MOCHA ESPRESSO ICE CREAM

Steps:

• Mix heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, espresso, and chocolate syrup in a bowl until sugar is dissolved. Refrigerate until chilled.
• Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's directions until it reaches "soft-serve" consistency. Stir in almonds and dark chocolate. Serve soft ice cream or transfer ice cream to a one- or two-quart lidded plastic container; cover surface with plastic wrap and seal. For best results, ice cream should ripen in the freezer for at least 2 hours or overnight.

MOCHA MIX

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender.
• Store in tightly covered container.
• To serve combine 3 tablespoons of mix with 1 cup boiling water; stir to blend.

BLENDED MOCHA DRINK

Steps:

• Stir espresso and sweetened condensed milk together in a bowl. Add milk and stir; pour into a blender. Add ice and chocolate syrup to the espresso mixture. Blend until smooth.