Caffe Medici

Name: Caffe Medici
Ingredients: 1/2 cup chocolate syrup; 4 tablespoons sugar; 4 (1--inch) pieces orange peel; 24 ounces espresso coffee, hot; Cappuccino Cream, recipe follows; Cocoa powder, garnish; Grated bittersweet chocolate, garnish; 1 1/4 cups heavy cream; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 4 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder; 6 tablespoons cold brewed espresso, or strong regular coffee; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

12 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1/2 cup chocolate syrup
4 tablespoons sugar
4 (1--inch) pieces orange peel
24 ounces espresso coffee, hot
Cappuccino Cream, recipe follows
Cocoa powder, garnish
Grated bittersweet chocolate, garnish
1 1/4 cups heavy cream
1/4 cup granulated sugar
4 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
6 tablespoons cold brewed espresso, or strong regular coffee
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1

Divide the chocolate syrup, sugar, and orange peel into 4 coffee mugs.
2

Pour about 6 ounces of the espresso into each mug and stir.
3

Top with cappuccino cream, and garnish, to taste, with the cocoa and grated chocolate.
4

Serve immediately.
5

In a large bowl, beat the cream until soft peaks start to form.
6

Gradually add the remaining ingredients, beating constantly, until well combined and stiff peaks form.
7

(Can be made up to 1 hour in advance, covered tightly and refrigerated)
8

Yield: about 2 1/2 cups