Brandied Viennese Coffee

Name: Brandied Viennese Coffee
Yield: Makes 4 servings.
Ingredients: 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped, plus additional, grated, for topping; 1/4 cup heavy cream; 3 cups freshly brewed strong coffee; 1/2 cup brandy; Lightly sweetened whipped cream to taste

August 20, 2004

Recipe information

Yield
<p>Makes 4 servings.</p>

Ingredients

4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped, plus additional, grated, for topping

1/4 cup heavy cream

3 cups freshly brewed strong coffee

1/2 cup brandy

Lightly sweetened whipped cream to taste

Preparation

In the top of a double boiler set over simmering water, melt the chopped chocolate with the cream, stirring, and stir the mixture until it is smooth. Add the coffee, heated if necessary, and the brandy in a stream, stirring, and stir the mixture until it is combined well. Divide the coffee among four 8-ounce mugs, top each drink with a dollop of the whipped cream, and sprinkle the whipped cream with the grated chocolate.

TagsCocktail Alcohol Beverages Hot Drink Brandy Coffee European Austrian Chocolate 5 Ingredients or Fewer Quick Easy Gourmet

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