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Calculated Nutrition Benefits
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 serving
Servings Per Recipe: Makes 4 servings.
Calories from Fat 18
Calories 19
% Daily Values*
Total Fat 2g 3 %
  Saturated Fat 1g 5 %
  Polyunsaturated Fat 0g  
  Monounsaturated Fat 0g  
  Trans Fat 0g  
Cholesterol 6mg 2 %
Sodium 10mg 0 %
Potassium 11mg  
Total Carbohydrate 1g 0 %
  Dietary Fiber 0g 0 %
  Sugars 1g  
  Other Carbohydrate 0g  
Protein 0g  
Vitamin A 0 % Vitamin C 0 %
Calcium 0 % Iron 0 %
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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  • CARAMEL ESPRESSO FLOAT

Posted By

FriendsEAT

On May 2, 2007

CARAMEL ESPRESSO FLOAT

Reference:

Gourmet, August 2004

Prep:

Active time: 20 min Start to finish: 30 min

Servings:

Makes 4 servings.

Ingredients
6 tbsps granulated sugar
2 cups water
1/4 cup instant-espresso powder*
2 cups ice cubes
1/2 cup chilled heavy cream
3 tbsps confectioners sugar
4 generous scoops premium vanilla ice cream (from 1 pint)
2 tbsps chopped nuts, such as almon

Cooking Instructions
Step 1 Cook granulated sugar in a dry 2- to 3-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, undisturbed, until it begins to melt. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally with a fork, until sugar melts into a deep golden caramel. Remove from heat and carefully add 1 cup water (caramel will harden and steam vigorously). Cook over high heat, stirring, until caramel is dissolved, then remove pan from heat. Add espresso powder and stir until dissolved. Add remaining cup water and ice cubes and stir until espresso is cold. Discard any unmelted ice cubes.
Step 2 Beat cream with confectioners sugar in a bowl with an electric mixer until it just holds soft peaks. Divide ice cream among 4 (8-ounce) glasses, then pour 1/2 cup espresso over each serving and top with whipped cream, nuts, and chocolate.
Step 3 *Available at most supermarkets and The Baker\'s Catalogue (800-827-6836).