Brazilian Mocha Float Recipes

BRAZILIAN MOCHA

Steps:

• Stir the coffee and the chocolate in the top of a double boiler over direct heat until the chocolate is melted and completely blended into the coffee.
• Mix in a few grains salt and the sugar.
• Boil for 4-5 minutes, stirring constantly.
• Place the top of the double boiler over hot water in the bottom.
• Gradually mix in the scalding milk (do not boil!).
• When the mixture is near the boiling point, beat with an electric mixer until light and frothy.
• Pour into 4 cups or mugs and top with whipped cream if desired.

SPICED BRAZILIAN MOCHA

Steps:

• Place coffee and chocolate in a heavy saucepan; cook on very low heat until chocolate is melted and mixture is well blended, stirring constantly with whisk.
• Stir in sugar and cinnamon.
• Bring to boil on medium heat; cook until sugar is dissolved, stirring constantly.
• Gradually add milk and vanilla, stirring until well blended.
• Cook until heated through, stirring occasionally.
• Pour into 4 large cups.
• Top with whipped topping.
• Garnish with a light sprinkling of additional cinnamon, if desired.

HOT MOCHA FLOAT

Steps:

• In a large saucepan with wire whisk or spoon, stir together cocoa and sugar.
• Over medium heat, slowly add milk until well blended.
• Add 2 cups of hot strong black coffee while mixing constantly.
• Remove from heat.
• Ladle into 6 (8-ounce) mugs.
• Top each with spoonful of ice cream, whipped cream and chocolate.