Caramel Espresso Float

Name: Caramel Espresso Float
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 3 Tbsps bittersweet chocolate shavings (made with a vegetable peeler; from a 3-oz bar); 3 Tbsps confectioners sugar; 6 Tbsps granulated sugar; 118 milliliters chilled heavy cream; 473 milliliters ice cubes; 59 milliliters instant-espresso powder; 2 Tbsps chopped nuts, such asalmonds orhazelnuts, toasted; 4 scoops generous scoops premium vanilla ice cream (from 1 pint); 473 milliliters water

You can never have too many dessert recipes, so give Caramel Espresso Float a try. Watching your figure? This gluten free recipe has 292 calories, 2g of protein, and 18g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 4. This recipe covers 4% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes. Head to the store and pick up generous scoops premium vanillan ice cream, water, granulated sugar, and a few other things to make it today.

Instructions

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.

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Sugar

Caramel

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Sauce Pan

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.

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Caramel

Water

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Frying Pan

Add espresso powder and stir until dissolved.

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Instant Espresso

Add remaining cup water and ice cubes and stir until espresso is cold. Discard any unmelted ice cubes.

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Ice Cubes

Espresso

Water

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.

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Powdered Sugar