Brazilian Mocha Float Recipes

SPICED BRAZILIAN MOCHA

Steps:

• Place coffee and chocolate in a heavy saucepan; cook on very low heat until chocolate is melted and mixture is well blended, stirring constantly with whisk.
• Stir in sugar and cinnamon.
• Bring to boil on medium heat; cook until sugar is dissolved, stirring constantly.
• Gradually add milk and vanilla, stirring until well blended.
• Cook until heated through, stirring occasionally.
• Pour into 4 large cups.
• Top with whipped topping.
• Garnish with a light sprinkling of additional cinnamon, if desired.

BRAZILIAN CORN COOKIES (BROINHAS)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Mix flours, baking powder, and flaked coconut.
• Beat butter or margarine, eggs, and sugar together.
• Add flour mixture.
• Knead with hands until smooth.
• Make small balls, place on greased cookie sheet, and gently flatten with a fork.
• Bake until golden.

BRAZILIAN MOCHA

Steps:

• Stir the coffee and the chocolate in the top of a double boiler over direct heat until the chocolate is melted and completely blended into the coffee.
• Mix in a few grains salt and the sugar.
• Boil for 4-5 minutes, stirring constantly.
• Place the top of the double boiler over hot water in the bottom.
• Gradually mix in the scalding milk (do not boil!).
• When the mixture is near the boiling point, beat with an electric mixer until light and frothy.
• Pour into 4 cups or mugs and top with whipped cream if desired.

BRAZILIAN MOCHA FLOAT

Steps:

• 1. Combine chocolate, sugar and coffee.
• 2. Stir over low heat until all is blended.
• 3. Scald milk and add to the coffee mix.
• 4. Cook over hot water for about 10 minutes.
• 5. Whip until frothy; chill.
• 6. Pour into tall chilled glasses and top with a scoop of ice cream.

MOCHA

Steps:

• Pour milk into a steaming pitcher and heat to 145 degrees F to 165 degrees F (65 to 70 degrees C) using the steaming wand. Measure the chocolate syrup into a large coffee mug. Brew espresso, then add to mug. Pour the steamed milk into the mug, using a spoon to hold back the foam. Top with whipped cream.