Spiced Chocolate Espresso Food

SPIKED CHOCOLATE AND COFFEE MILKSHAKES

Steps:

• In a blender, blend the gelato, coffee and liqueur. Divide the milkshake between 2 mugs. Top with whipped cream.

CHOCOLATE ESPRESSO SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine espresso powder, 1/3 cup water, and corn syrup in a small heavy saucepan, and bring it to a boil, stirring.
• Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and chocolate, stirring until chocolate is melted and sauce is smooth.

CHOCOLATE ESPRESSO CUPS

Steps:

• Heat the milk in a medium pot over high heat until hot, but not boiling. Reduce the heat to very low and add the espresso, chocolate, sugar, and vanilla. Using a whisk, stir the mixture until the chocolate has melted. Continue to whisk the chocolate mixture until frothy every few minutes for about 8 minutes, until the chocolate has completely dissolved into the milk. Pour into mugs and serve immediately.

CHOCOLATE-ESPRESSO MARTINI

Steps:

• Combine the chocolate and 1/4 cup water in a small bowl and place over a pan of barely simmering water. Stir until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth, 2 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly.
• Dip the rims of 4 martini glasses into the melted chocolate, allowing any excess chocolate to drip back into the bowl. Chill the glasses in the freezer for 10 minutes.
• In a pitcher, mix together the espresso, coffee liqueur and vodka. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. In batches, add the vodka mixture and shake for 10 seconds. Strain the mixture into the prepared glasses and serve.

EXTREMELY POTENT CHOCOLATE ESPRESSO DRINK

Steps:

• Melt the chocolate in a double broiler over simmering water. Add the espresso and warm milk and stir well to combine. Adjust sweetness by adding sugar, if needed. Pour into cups or mugs and garnish with whipped cream and marshmallows.

SPICED CHOCOLATE ESPRESSO

Steps:

• Combine everything except the syrup and whipped cream in a metal pitcher.
• Steam until hot anf frothy.
• Pour into 2 mugs and add 1 tsp syrup to each.
• Top with whipped cream.

ESPRESSO & DARK CHOCOLATE BISCOTTI

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4, and line a baking tray with baking parchment. Set aside. Put the flour, sugars, baking powder and a good pinch of salt into a large bowl, then stir to combine.
• Whisk the oil, egg, vanilla extract and coffee together in a separate small bowl. Slowly pour the wet ingredients into the dry, mixing until you have a dry dough. Fold in 100g of the chocolate chips. Knead the dough until smooth - it will be quite dry, but if it's too difficult to knead, add another 1 tbsp water. Divide the dough in half, shaping each piece into a 25 x 8cm log, and transfer both to the prepared tray. Bake for 25-30 mins, then leave to cool on the tray for 15 mins.
• Reduce the oven to 160C/140C fan/gas 3. Slice the biscotti logs into 1-2cm-thick slices crosswise using a sharp knife, you should have about 16. Return to the tray and bake for 15-20 mins more, turning the tray around halfway through. Leave to cool slightly on the tray, then transfer to a wire rack and leave to cool completely. Melt the remaining chocolate chips in the microwave in 20-second bursts until smooth, or in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of barely simmering water, then dip one end of the cooled biscotti into the melted chocolate. Transfer to a sheet of baking parchment and leave to set. Will keep in an airtight container for up to five days.

HOT CHOCOLATE ESPRESSO

Steps:

• In 2 large cups or glass mugs, mix the coffee (or espresso) and sugar.
• In a small saucepan over low heat, warm the cream.
• Add the cocoa and mix well.
• Add the cream mixture to the coffee and top with a dollop of whipped cream and the grated chocolate.
• Serve with a cinnamon stick.

VIENNESE SPICED ESPRESSO

Steps:

• Mix all of the ingredients together with your fresh espresso, and then top with whipped cream to serve.