Amaretto Cafe for a Crowd

Submitted by lazyme

"This sounds like a fun one to try during the holidays. From Cappuccino Espresso the Book of Beverages by Christie and Thomas Katona."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
• 2 cups half-and-half
• 1 cup Amaretto
• 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, finely chopped
• 4 ounces espresso (shots)
• steamed milk
• 1⁄3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup whipped cream
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons semisweet chocolate, grated

directions

1. In a heavy saucepan, combine finely chopped chocolates, sugars and half-and-half.
2. Simmer over low heat until chocolate is melted and sugar is dissolved.
3. Cool.
4. Add amaretto and refrigerate until serving time.
5. To serve, pour 1/4 of the mixture into each coffee cup.
6. Add 1 shot espresso to each cup and fill with steamed milk.
7. Top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
8. Serve immediately.