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shallots Mar 4, 2009 02:03 PM

Mocha is a basic food group

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.)

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    adamshoe Mar 4, 2009 06:24 PM

    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

    1. goodhealthgourmet Mar 4, 2009 04:53 PM

      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/...

      1. greygarious Mar 4, 2009 03:16 PM

        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.

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