601181 Wed Mar 04 15:03:57 -0800 2009 3 31 Home Cooking 0 4473929 Ok, maybe mocha isn't. But I crave mocha. Mr. Shallots won't even eat the cake that has been touched by mocha frosting. I am looking for a decadent mocha flavored anything that can be made in small quantities for me. ( I realize that this craving could be met by the Godiva mocha truffles, but economics dictate that that's not going to happen.) Wed Mar 04 15:03:57 -0800 2009 79896 shallots 1 4474146 The idea of maple with mocha may sound odd, but it is very good. MAPLE MOCHA PUDDING (from The Maple Syrup Cookbook by Ken Haedrich) 3 T cornstarch 1 T instant coffee or espresso (powder form) 1 t cocoa powder pinch salt 3 egg yolks 3 cups milk 1/2 c maple syrup (preferably grade B) 1 T butter, cut in little pieces 1 t vanilla extract Whisk first 4 ingredients in large, thick-bottomed pot. Slightly whisk egg in different bowl, then whisk in milk and maple. Gently whisk the liquid into the dry, beginning to heat on mediium-high. Bring slowly to boil, stirring gently throughout and scraping sides. When it starts boiling, continue stirring for one minute. Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla. Ladle into 4-5 serving dishes. If you don't want a skin atop the puddings, top each with plastic wrap or a piece of wax paper cut to size. Let cool to room temp before chilling. Serve plain or with flavored whipped cream. Wed Mar 04 16:16:37 -0800 2009 4473929 159317 greygarious 1 4474445 why not just make your own mocha truffles? http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Mocha-Truffles-107722 http://www.chocolategourmand.com/recipes/candies/mocha_truffles.cfm http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/recipefinder/mocha-truffles-2876 http://www.animalorphanagekenya.org/members/african_recipe_amarula_truffles.php http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Mocha-Truffles http://www.dayrecipe.com/2008/03/31/chocolate-mocha-truffles-Recipe/ http://www.cdkitchen.com/recipes/recs/588/Triple-Chocolate-Mocha-Truffle119826.shtml http://www.acs.ncsu.edu/recipes/MochaTruffles.html http://www.fabulousfoods.com/recipes/article/111/18082 Wed Mar 04 17:53:22 -0800 2009 4473929 103920 goodhealthgourmet 1 4474714 Mocha Pot de Creme!!! Similar to greyg's pudding, but made in a water bath. No cornstarch; just cream or 1/2 & 1/2. Try googling a pot de creme recipe and just add liquid or powdered espresso. adam Wed Mar 04 19:24:52 -0800 2009 4473929 154787 adamshoe