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Valentine's Day: Caffe Mocha Amoroso & "Just Kissed" Walnuts

Source of Recipe

CH Journal


Recipe Introduction

A prelude to love: coffee, brandy, and chocolate make a happy ménage a trois.

List of Ingredients

1 1/2 ounces (3 tablespoons) Kahlua™*

1 ounce ( 2 tablespoons) dark crème de cacao

1/2 ounce (1 tablespoon) brandy*

hot coffee

whipped cream

cocoa powder or cinnamon

cinnamon stick




Recipe

1. Mix together Kahlua™, crème de cacao, and brandy and divide between two heat-safe glasses.


2. Top with coffee and dollop with cream.


3. Sprinkle with cocoa powder or cinnamon. Add a cinnamon stick or cherry.


*For less potency, halve the liqueurs.



"Just Kissed" Walnuts ---
1 cup bittersweet chocolate chips

10-15 walnut halves

parchment paper


1. Melt bitter chocolate in a double boiler or microwave.


2. Remove chocolate from heat and let cool for five minutes.


3. Dip one-half of the walnut piece into the chocolate.


4. Lay dipped nut on parchment paper until cool and set (about one hour).

Serves 2