Can't Get Enough Coffee

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If you can't seem to get enough of coffee you are not alone, but the same old cup of coffee can be boring. Here are some exciting coffee recipes for you to enjoy.

Most of us can't function without our morning cuppa, this is because our system is so used to the caffeine that we just can't function without it. What a sad state of affairs that is! But it's a habit that I can't kick and am almost bored of the same cup of coffee every morning. So I decided on trying out some different drinks and desserts using coffee.

Apricot Iced Coffee

Ingredients:


  • Chilled Coffee - ¾ the cup.
  • Apricot juice, chilled - ½ cup.
  • Cold milk - 1/3 cup.
  • Vanilla ice cream, softened - ½ pint.
  • Fresh Apricots, chopped - ½ cup.

Preparation:


  • In a mixing bowl, add the coffee, milk and apricot juice and mix.
  • Then blend in the ice cream till it is smooth.
  • In another bowl add the fresh apricots and blend.
  • Pour this apricot mixture in a tall glass, and top with coffee mixture.
  • Garnish with a slice of fresh apricot and a coffee bean.

Coffee Punch

Ingredients:


  • Vanilla ice cream, softened - 2 quarts.
  • Strong brewed coffee - 2 quarts.
  • Milk - 2 cups.
  • Whipped cream - 2 cups.
  • Sugar - ½ cup.
  • Vanilla extract - 1 tablespoon.
  • Nutmeg, ground - 1 teaspoon.

Preparation:


  • In a bowl add the brewed coffee, sugar, vanilla and milk and blend well. Allow this to chill in the fridge for an hour.
  • In a punch bowl, add the vanilla ice cream and pour the chilled coffee mixture and mix slowly.
  • Pour into tall glasses and top with whipped cream and nutmeg.

Creamy Irish coffee

Ingredients:


  • Freshly brewed coffee - 4 cups.
  • Whipped cream - 1 cup.
  • Irish whiskey - ½ cup.
  • Sugar - ¼ cup.
  • Sugar - 2 tablespoons.
  • Irish whiskey - 2 tablespoons.

Preparation:


  • Take a pan and in it add the 4 cups of freshly brewed coffee, the Irish whiskey and sugar. Heat but be careful not to boil.
  • In a mixing bowl, beat the whipped cream along with the 2 tablespoons of sugar and whisky till it is light and frothy.
  • Pour the coffee in large mugs and top with whipped cream.

Frozen Coffee Parfait

Ingredients:


  • Heavy cream - 1 cup.
  • Condensed milk, sweetened - 14 ounces.
  • Strong brewed coffee, hot - 1/3 cup.
  • Sugar - 4 tablespoons.

Preparation:


  • In a bowl add the hot coffee and sugar, mix till the sugar dissolves.
  • Beat the heavy cream till it is frothy and light in a separate bowl.
  • In yet another bow add the condensed milk and coffee mixture. Mix together for at least 3 minutes and then add the whipped cream.
  • Pour this mixture in small bowls and freeze for 3 hours till it is completely set.

Mocha Coffee

Ingredients:


  • Evaporated milk - 1 can of 14 ounces.
  • Strong coffee, freshly brewed - 2 cups.
  • Hot water - 1 cup.
  • Cocoa powder - ½ cup.
  • Sugar - ½ cup.

Preparation:


  • In a medium-sized cooking dish, add the cocoa powder and sugar, then add the hot water and whisk and blend it well.
  • Heat for 2 minutes till the mixture thickens.
  • Next add the evaporated milk and coffee and bring to boil.
  • Serve in pretty coffee cups and garnish with whipped cream and chocolate flakes or shavings.
  • Making coffee isn't easy, it's an art, truly! Every coffee lover, loves his coffee in a particular way. A single bean can make all the difference, and you won't even realize it. But then, they say practice makes man perfect, doesn't it? So, start soon!


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