My Kind of Cooking: Coffee

Friday, August 17, 2012

Mocha Mousse

Mocha Mousse

1 teaspoon espresso powder
2 tablespoons hot water
1/2 cup Nutella
3 cups whipped topping

In small bowl, combine espresso powder and hot water. Stir until dissolved. In large bowl, combine espresso powder mixture and Nutella. Mix well. Fold in whipped topping. Chill until ready to serve.

I had planned on posting the prize winning recipes from the contests that I judged this week, but I haven't received the recipes yet. I should get them in the next couple of days so I will be able to post them next Friday.

My friend Darrellyn gave me this recipe to post instead of the ones I intended to. She entered it into a contest and it was judged a 95 out 100 points. Darrellyn is a fabulous cook! She took first place and third place in the contests my Mom and I sponsor.

My new cookbook will be available at the Iowa State Fair, and soon it will be available at schools, businesses, hospitals, and book fairs in cities across the United States. Be sure to pick up a copy or two, when you see them. They make great gifts!

Check back on Tuesday,

for highlights from the Iowa State Fair!

Follow my State Fair adventures on my Facebook page!

Visit my friends blogs!

You will love Bo and his blog, Bo's Bowl. Not only does he host great giveaways, his recipes are incredible! One visit to his blog and you will see why I faithfully follow it.

Also visit my friend Pam's blog, Pam's Midwest Kitchen Korner, for more great recipes! Once you read her blog, she will be your friend too!

Friday, December 23, 2011

Mocha Pudding

Mocha Pudding

6 1/4 cups milk
1/3 cup French vanilla flavored coffee drink powder
2 (5.9 ounce) boxes instant chocolate pudding mix
8 tablespoons whipped topping

In small bowl, pour 1/4 cup milk. Microwave 40 seconds or until hot. Add coffee drink powder. Mix well.

In medium bowl, combine 6 cups milk, coffee mixture, and pudding mix.

Whisk 2 minutes.

Pour into small coffee mugs or serving dish.

Top with whipped topping.

Top with chocolate if desired.

Refrigerate until time to serve. Makes 8 servings.

This pudding has a a delicious combination of creamy chocolate pudding and a hint of coffee. If you like a strong coffee flavor, just add a little more coffee powder to the hot milk. Prepared as above, it has a mild coffee flavor that will please even the non-coffee lovers in your life.

You can have this recipe ready in just a few quick minutes. It gives a surprising twist to traditional chocolate pudding.

Stop back by on Tuesday, for my

Tuesday's Tips & Tricks post!