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Mocha Latte Parfaits

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Mocha latte parfaits. These pretty parfaits combine chocolate, coffee and cream to make an easy yet decadent dessert. Make ahead and pretty, perfect to serve to dinner guests for the holidays.

Mocha Latte Parfait

I came across these treats while browsing through my vast array of cookbooks. They looked so decadent and it’s been quite awhile since I went all out and made a decadent treat like this one.

I simply couldn’t resist the beauty of chocolate, coffee and mousse in a pretty little parfait. After looking at these, could you resist? When it comes to chocolate and coffee it’s like my eyes light up, my heart speeds up a little, my cheeks warm. If I didn’t know any better I’d think I have a crush on this combo.

Mocha Latte Parfaits

Well those are all tell tale signs so maybe I do….you never know. Just don’t tell my awesome hubby. He may get a wee bit jealous. Next thing I know he’ll coming strolling into the bedroom in chocolate underwear with coffee cologne. OK> MEL > STOP > ALREADY >

Mocha Latte Parfait

I’m laughing just thinking about it! He’s going to be horrified. Oh well. He sealed the deal with me 15 years ago. There’s nothing to be done. *wink*

Mocha Latte Parfait

Til we meet and eat again,

Melanie

xo

Mocha Latte Parfaits
 
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Ingredients
  • 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips, divided
  • ½ teaspoon shortening
  • chocolate jimmies
  • 3 tablespoons half and half cream
  • 2 egg yolks, lightly beaten
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
LATTE CREAM:
  • 2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
  • 1½ cups heavy whipping cream, divided
  • ⅓ cup confectioners' sugar
Instructions
  1. In the microwave melt ½ cup chocolate chips and shortening together in a small bowl. Stir until smooth. Dip the rims of four parfait glasses in melted chocolate. Sprinkle with jimmies. Let stand until dried and set.
  2. In a small saucepan, combine the half and half cream, egg yolks, vanilla, coffee granules and remaining chocolate chips. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture reaches 160°. It should be thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon. Let cool, stirring several times.
  3. In a small bowl, dissolve coffee granules in 1 tablespoon of the whipping cream. Add in remaining cream. Beat cream mixture just until it begins to thicken. Then add confectioners' sugar. Beat until soft peaks form. Fold in 1½ cups of cream mixture into cooled chocolate mixture.
  4. Spoon about ¼ cup chocolate mousse into each parfait glass. Spoon or pipe about ¼ cup cream mixture over mousse. Repeat layers.
  5. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Recipe from Taste of Home

Comments

  15. Joanne says

    I love that you served these out of such fancy glasses! I’m sure that makes them even more fun to eat. Although, I’m also sure that the mocha latte part is plenty fun on its own.

    Reply

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