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Roundup: Mocha Fudgecicles

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Our broken comments are working again and we’ve gone back and added previous links! If you have old entries to add just leave a comment in the appropriate Leave Your Links post and we’ll get it into the roundup.

Now for this week’s roundup, Little Baker Bunny continues to go rogue with the always delicious Baked Brownie. And her mocha fudgecicle looks picture perfect.

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In the Oven: Vanilla Bean Affogato

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Our next recipe is Vanilla Bean Affogato – super simple, just hot coffee and cold ice cream. Make your own ice cream or purchase, this is sure to be high reward for little effort. Posting date is September 23!

Vanilla Bean Affogato
 
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Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
  • 1 pint premium vanilla ice cream
  • 1 vanilla bean
  • ½ cup freshly brewed hot espresso
Instructions
  1. Divide the ice cream among 4 wide-mouth tumblers or serving bowls. Put the tumblers in the freezer while you prep your espresso.
  2. Cut the vanilla bean in half lengthwise and, using the tip of the knife or a small teaspoon, scrape the seeds of the vanilla bean into the hot espresso. Stir gently.
  3. Slowly pour the espresso mixture over the ice cream in the tumblers. Serve immediately, with small spoons.

 

In the Oven: Cinnamon Mocha

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Another week with no need to turn on your ovens… Next up on the schedule is cinnamon mochas! Posting date is December 3.

Cinnamon Mocha
 
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Yield: 2 (8-ounce) servings
Ingredients
  • 1⁄4 cup plus 2 tablespoons dark unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1⁄4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon, plus more for garnish
  • 2 long shots freshly brewed espresso
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • Simple Vanilla Bean Whipped Cream (page 103), optional
Instructions
  1. In a small heatproof bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, sugar, and cinnamon. Slowly add the hot espresso and whisk until the mixture is smooth.
  2. In a medium saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat. Add the espresso mixture and whisk until combined. Stirring constantly, bring the mixture to a boil, then remove from the heat.
  3. Divide the mocha evenly between two mugs and top with whipped cream, if desired, and a dash of cinnamon. Serve immediately with a small spoon.