Frothy Orange Mochaccino
by Stella Zedman
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Thick and creamy, scented with orange and flavoured with dark chocolate – this Frothy Orange Mochaccino is a decadent treat for your favourite mom. But if you’re really nice, she might even share.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup (50 mL) light brown sugar
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1-1/2 tsp (7 mL) finely grated orange zest
- 2 cups (500 mL) hot double strength coffee or espresso
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) half and half (10%) cream, hot
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) whipping cream
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) orange juice or orange liqueur
- additional grated orange zest for garnish
Cooking Instructions
- In a blender, combine the chocolate chips, brown sugar, cocoa powder and orange zest. Blend until finely chopped.
- Pour in the hot coffee and blend until the mixture is smooth and the chocolate is melted. Add the half and half and continue blending until the mixture is very frothy. Pour into 4 heated cups.
- In a small bowl with an electric mixer, beat together the whipping cream and orange juice or liqueur until stiff. Add a spoonful of topping onto each serving and sprinkle with a bit of additional orange zest.
Servings: 4
How kids can help
Measure all the ingredients into the blender and run the blender (with supervision).
Garnish each serving with whipped cream topping and orange zest.
