Turtle Dove Latte Recipes

TURTLE DOVE NESTS

Steps:

• In a microwave, melt chips; stir until smooth. Stir in the rice noodles, cereal and peanuts. Divide into 15 mounds on waxed paper and shape into nests; press indentation in the center of each. Add three jelly beans to each nest. Let stand until set.

TURTLE DOVE LATTE

Steps:

• Combine ingredients in a 12 oz cup.
• Mix well.

CAFE LATTE'S TURTLE CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease 3 (9-inch) cake pans.
• Cover the bottom of each pan with parchment paper, cut to size.
• In a medium bowl, combine the egg, oil, and buttermilk. In another larger bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients until well mixed. Gradually add the hot coffee, and stir again to combine. Scrape the batter into the prepared pans. Bake the cakes for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cakes rest in the pans for 10 minutes, and then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
• Combine the milk and sugar together in a medium saucepan. Add the butter, and then bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently. Remove pan from heat. Add chocolate chips to the pan and, using a wire whisk, mix until smooth. (Note: If frosting is too thick, add 1 or 2 tablespoons hot coffee.)
• Place 1 cooled cake layer with the top side down on a cake plate. Spread with 1/3 of the frosting, pushing it out slightly from the edges to make a ripple or petal effect. Sprinkle frosting with 1/2 cup toasted pecans and drizzle with 1/4 cup caramel. Add the next layer, again with the top side down. Repeat frosting layers. Place the top layer with the top side up. Repeat frosting layers.

EASY LATTE

Steps:

• Place milk in a 1-cup microwave-safe measuring cup. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1 minute or until milk is hot and small bubbles form around edge of cup., Place a metal whisk in cup; whisk vigorously by holding whisk handle loosely between palms and quickly rubbing hands back and forth. Remove foam to a small measuring cup as it forms. Continue whisking until foam measures 1/8 to 1/4 cup; set aside., Pour Easy Espresso into a cup; pour in remaining hot milk. Spoon foam over top and serve immediately.

HAZELNUT TURTLE LATTE (HOT AND COLD VERSIONS)

Steps:

• Combine sauces, syrup and espresso in 12-oz. mug. Stir until well combined.
• Pour steamed milk into mug; stir to combine. Top with froth from steamed milk.
• Sprinkle with Ghirardelli Cocoa or drizzle with Ghirardelli Sweet Ground Chocolate & Cocoa Flavored Sauce and/or Creamy Caramel Flavored Sauce.
• Sprinkle with toasted chopped hazelnuts, if desired.
• For Iced Hazelnut Turtle Latte:.
• Use cold milk in place of steamed milk. Combine all ingredients and pour over one cup of ice into a 16-oz. glass.
• Garnish with whipped cream and drizzle with Ghirardelli Sweet Ground Chocolate & Cocoa Flavored Sauce and/or Creamy Caramel Flavored Sauce.
• Sprinkle with toasted chopped hazelnuts, if desired. Serving/Yield - 1-16 oz.

TURTLE DOVES

Steps:

• Place UNOPENED can of evaporated milk in 2 quart saucepan. Cover with water, boil for 1 hour, keeping can covered with water. Remove and cool.
• In a double boiler, over medium-low heat, melt Dove chocolate until creamy.
• On parchment paper,drop small amount of Dove chocolate and spread out to quarter size. Place 4 pecan halves on top of chocolate.
• Open can of evaporated milk, and scoop a tablespoon of creamy caramel on top of each set of pecan halves.
• Cover caramel with melted chocolate.
• Cool completely. (I place tray in freezer for 5 - 10 minutes for a quick set).
• Remove from parchment paper and serve, or store in container with parchment paper in between layers of turtles.