Creamy Cocoaccino

Name: Creamy Cocoaccino
Ingredients: 3 cups half-and-half; 1 tablespoon instant coffee; 1/2 cup coffee liqueur (recommended: Baileys); 4 (1-ounce) envelopes hot cocoa mix (recommended: Swiss Miss); 1/2 pint heavy cream; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; Chocolate shavings, for garnish

8 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

3 cups half-and-half
1 tablespoon instant coffee
1/2 cup coffee liqueur (recommended: Baileys)
4 (1-ounce) envelopes hot cocoa mix (recommended: Swiss Miss)
1/2 pint heavy cream
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate shavings, for garnish

Directions

1

In a medium pot, warm the half-and-half over medium heat until it is steaming, but do not let it boil.
2

Whisk in the instant coffee, coffee liqueur, and cocoa mix.
3

Keep it warm while you whip the cream.
4

In a cold bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract until it forms soft peaks, or use a whipped topping if you prefer.
5

Pour the cocoaccino into mugs, dollop with whipped cream and garnish with chocolate shavings.