As the days get chillier, what could be better than staying in and enjoying a comforting cup of hot chocolate? Coffee lovers will appreciate this creamy, decadent Mocha. Inspired by Bon Appetit, we have created a boozy Mocha drink with a toasty brioche bun on the side.
Ingredients
TOASTY CARAMELIZED BRIOCHE
2tablespoons unsalted butter
1slice brioche or Pullman bread, cut crosswise into ¾ square strips
¼cup sugar
Pinch of salt
MOCHA AND ASSEMBLY
1cup full cream milk
2tablespoons cream
1½teaspoons dark chocolate, finely chopped
1½teaspoons milk chocolate, finely chopped
1tablespoon cornstarch
2tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, plus more for serving
1single shot espresso OR strongly brewed coffee
1tablespoon brown sugar
30ml Amarula
Whipped cream (for serving)
Preparation
CARAMELIZED BRIOCHE
Step 1
Heat butter in a pot or pan, over medium-low until it begins to foam. Add the brioche and cook, turning occasionally, until golden brown on all sides, about 3 minutes total. Transfer to paper towels and let drain.
Step 2
Wipe out the pot and sprinkle with sugar and salt; set over medium heat. Cook (undisturbed) until edges of sugar begin to melt, about 1 minute. Stir sugar, bringing edges in toward the center to prevent burned spots, and continue cooking until all sugar is melted and turns amber color, about 4 minutes. Add brioche and quickly turn to coat all sides in caramel, about 30 seconds. Transfer to a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet and let cool.
MOCHA AND ASSEMBLY
Step 3
Combine milk and cream in a 2-cup measuring glass. Pour ¼ cup milk mixture into a small saucepan and add bittersweet chocolate and milk chocolate. Heat over medium-low, stirring occasionally, until chocolate is melted, about 2 minutes. Reserve remaining milk mixture.
Step 4
Meanwhile, whisk cornstarch and 2 Tbsp. cocoa powder in a small bowl. Whisk in ¼ cup reserved milk mixture, then whisk in remaining milk mixture.
Step 5
When chocolate is melted, add cocoa mixture, espresso, sugar, and salt and cook, stirring often, until liquid begins to boil and thicken, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat and add amaro.
Step 6
Divide mocha among mugs. Top with whipped cream and dust with cocoa powder. Serve with caramelized brioche.
Nutrition Per Serving
Calories (kcal) 810 Fat (g) 43 Saturated Fat (g) 26 Cholesterol (mg) 105 Carbohydrates (g) 88 Dietary Fiber (g) 6 Total Sugars (g) 58 Protein (g) 11 Sodium (mg) 440
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