Mocha-Cinnamon Cafe au Lait
- 2 cups low-fat (2%) milk
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 20 whole cloves
- 5 ounces imported milk chocolate, chopped
- 2 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 3 cups freshly brewed strong coffee
- 3 tablespoons golden brown sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chilled whipping cream
- Ground nutmeg
- Combine milk, cinnamon sticks and whole cloves in medium saucepan.
- Bring to simmer.
- Remove from heat.
- Add both chocolates and whisk until melted.
- Cover and let stand 15 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
- Bring milk mixture to simmer.
- Add coffee, 2 tablespoons sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla; stir over medium-low heat until flavors blend (do not boil), about 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, beat cream, pinch of nutmeg, 1 tablespoon sugar and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla in small bowl until soft peaks form.
- Strain cappuccino; ladle into mugs.
- Top with cream.
- Sprinkle with more nutmeg.
lowfat, cinnamon sticks, cloves, milk chocolate, bittersweet, freshly brewed, golden brown sugar, vanilla, chilled whipping cream, ground nutmeg
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/mocha-cinnamon-cafe-au-lait-3056 (may not work)