Italian Desserts Recipes - Espresso-Orange Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups cold water

• 1/2 cup espresso roast or French roast coffee, ground as directed for your coffeemaker

• 2 cups milk

• 4 teaspoons chocolate-flavored syrup or presweetened cocoa powder

• Whipped cream (optional)

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Method:

1. Using a drip coffee maker, brew the water and coffee according to manufacturer's directions. (If using an espresso machine, use manufacturer's suggested amounts of coffee and water.)

2. Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan heat and stir milk until hot but not boiling. Divide espresso among four cups. Stir 1 tablespoon of the chocolate-flavored syrup or presweetened cocoa powder into each cup.

3. Top each with some of the milk. If desired, add a spoonful of whipped cream to each cup.

4. Ice Caffe Mocha: If desired, for chocolate swizzle sticks, drizzle melted semisweet chocolate on waxed-paper-lined baking sheets in desired lengths. Chill until set. Prepare Caffe Mocha as directed, except add the brewed espresso and the chocolate-flavored syrup or presweetened cocoa powder to the saucepan with the milk. Cool mixture. Fill four 10-to 12-ounce glasses with ice cubes or crushed ice. Pour espresso mixture over ice. If desired, top with the whipped cream. Serve with chocolate swizzle sticks, if using.