Hot Orange Mocha with Grand Marnier Whipped Cream |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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A drink that can also stand in for dessert. Ingredients:
1/2 cup chilled whipping cream |
2 tablespoons brown sugar, divided |
1 tablespoon grand marnier or other orange liqueur |
2 oranges |
4 cups whole milk |
6 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) chocolate, chopped |
3 tablespoons instant espresso powder |
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder |
ground coffee beans (optional) |
Directions:
1. Whisk cream, 1 tablespoon sugar, and Grand Marnier in medium bowl to soft peaks; cover and chill.
2. Using vegetable peeler, remove peel from oranges in strips; add strips to medium saucepan (reserve oranges for another use). Add milk; bring just to simmer over medium heat. Add chocolate, espresso powder, cocoa powder, and remaining 1 tablespoon sugar; bring just to simmer, whisking to melt chocolate. Strain. Ladle mocha into 4 mugs. Top with whipped cream and ground coffee beans, if desired.
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