Capucine

Name: Capucine
Ingredients: 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise; 1 cup chilled whipping cream; 1 cup ground mocha java coffee; 6 cups distilled water

5 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1/2 cup sugar
1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
1 cup chilled whipping cream
1 cup ground mocha java coffee
6 cups distilled water

Directions

1

Place sugar in airtight container. Bury vanilla bean pieces in sugar. Cover and let stand at room temperature 2 days. Stir mixture once a day. (Can be prepared 1 month ahead.)
2

Beat cream to soft peaks in large bowl. Gradually add 1/4 cup vanilla sugar and beat to stiff peaks.
3

Place filter in drip-type coffee maker. Fill with ground coffee. Bring 6 cups water to boil. Slowly ladle water over coffee. Let water drip through before adding more. Divide coffee among 4 glasses or coffee cups. Top each with dollop of cream.