Carmelized Expresso Frappe

Ingredients:

• 1 cup boiling water
• 2 teaspoon instant espresso (or 4 teaspoons instant coffee granules)
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 cups milk
• 1/2 cup hot cocoa mix
• 2 cups crushed ice

Method:

1. Combine boiling water and espresso; stir until coffee dissolves.
2. Pour into an ice cube tray; freeze 4 hours (or until firm).
3. Combine sugar and 4 tablespoons water in a small heavy saucepan over medium heat; cook until sugar dissolves.
4. Continue cooking an additional 5 minutes or until golden and carmelized.
5. Remove from heat; carefully stir in 4 tablespoons water with a whisk (mixture will bubble vigorously); let completely cool to room temperature.
6. Combine caramelized sugar, milk, and cocoa mix in a blender; process until well-blended.
7. With blender on, add coffee ice cubes, 1 at a time; process until smooth.
8. Add crushed ice; process until smooth.
9. Serve immediately.

 


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