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Vietnamese Coffee Sundae

Ingredients: 1 cup sugar and 1 tbs sugar 1/2 cup water 1 cup unsalted roasted peanuts 1 tsp kosher salt 1/2 tsp cinnamon 3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk 2 tbs instant coffee mixed with 1 1/2 tsp of water (hot) 1/2 cup heavy cream 2 pints vanilla ice cream Instructions: 1. … [Read More...] about Vietnamese Coffee Sundae

Greek Frappe

Below you can find the recipe for the Greek Frappe. It is the most popular coffee in Greece for the last 30 years. This recipe makes enough for one serving. 1 1/2 tsp instant coffee (Nescafe Original red label is the most popular brand) 1 1/2 cups cold water Sugar Milk Ice cubes In … [Read More...] about Greek Frappe

Cafe de Olla

Ingredients 8 cups water 4 ounces ground coffee 2 cinnamon sticks 2 ounces brown sugar 3 whole cloves 1 square semi-sweet chocolate Directions 1. Bring water to a boil 2. Add the cinnamon, cloves, sugar, and semi-sweet chocolate 3. Let the mixture come to a boil again and … [Read More...] about Cafe de Olla

Japanese Iced Coffee

Ingredients: 3/4 cup coffee ground coarse 9 oz boiled water Heat resistant vessel 16 oz of ice French Press Coffee brewer Directions: 1. Grind coffee and pour into French press. 2. Boil your water and add to French press. Let steep for 2 minutes, then slowly plunge down your … [Read More...] about Japanese Iced Coffee

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Chocolate Covered Espresso Almond Biscotti

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The ultimate accompaniment for espresso and cappuccino is biscotti. This dessert is surprisingly easy to make and it can make a wonderful impression on guests or customers.

Ingredients for the biscotti: (Makes approx. 27 biscotti)

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 2 cups of all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sliced almonds
  • 1 egg + 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tsp. heavy cream or milk
  • 1 shot of espresso
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract

Ingredients for the ganache (chocolate dip):

  • 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream or milk

You’ll need:

  • an electric mixer (not a hand mixer)
  • one large cookie sheet
  • wax paper
  • a double boiler (or two pots that will stack safely)

Step-by-step, with pictures:

Begin:

Pull the shot of espresso. Then put the shot in the freezer for a few minutes so that it cools down. Cover a cookie sheet with wax paper. Measure out the almonds and spread them onto the cookie sheet. Try to keep the almonds in one layer. Put the almonds in a 325 degree oven for 10 minutes, or until golden brown.