Month: October 2012

Caramel Hot Chocolate with Milky Way® Pieces

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Perfect for Halloween, this sweet hot chocolate drink is inspired by our favorite candy: Milky Way®. We took the classic chocolate and caramel flavor combination and made it into a wonderful and fun drink. Try our Caramel Hot Chocolate with Milky Way® Pieces for a sweet treat that you can enjoy even after the Halloween candy bag is empty.

 

 

Caramel Hot Chocolate with Milky Way® Pieces

2 serving

–       8 oz. non-fat milk

–       4 tbsp. chocolate syrup

–       2 tsp. caramel sauce, plus more for garnish

–       Milky Way® Pieces (chopped)

Place the heating disk in your Capresso froth Select and ensure it is securely snapped inside the bottom of the frothing pitcher. Add milk to the frothing pitcher and place the dial on Hot Froth . After 2 minutes, add chocolate syrup. Wait for the frother to automatically shut off. Place 1 teaspoon of caramel sauce in each cup and pour the hot milk over the caramel sauce. Top with caramel sauce and chopped Milky Way® pieces.

Mulled Apple Cider

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Apple season is in full swing. We’re pairing this seasonal fruit with our favorite fall spices to create our version of Mulled Apple Cider. Not only is this drink is packed with flavor; the frothed milk adds a wonderful texture. Try it today — your taste buds will thank you.

 

 

Mulled Apple Cider

1 serving

–       8 oz apple juice

–       1 cinnamon stick

–       1 tsp whole cloves

–       orange peel

–       lemon peel

–       4 oz. non-fat milk

–       freshly ground cinnamon (to garnish)

Place the frothing disk in your Capresso froth PLUS and ensure it is securely snapped inside the bottom of the frothing pitcher. Add milk and press the Hot button. Wait for frother to automatically shut off. Meanwhile, place apple juice, cinnamon stick, cloves, orange peel and lemon peel into a microwave-safe glass. Place glass in microwave and heat for 1 minute and 30 seconds on High. Remove glass from microwave. Remove cinnamon stick, cloves and peels from the glass so only the apple juice remains in the glass. (Please use caution as liquid is hot.) Spoon frothed milk over apple juice and top with freshly ground cinnamon.

Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate

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Craving a pumpkin spice-flavored beverage? Pass up the coffee house and prepare your own drinks at home, like our Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate. This velvety hot chocolate drink has the perfect amount of spice and is ideal for a cool fall night.

 

Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate

1 serving

–       8 oz. non-fat milk

–       2 tbsp. chocolate syrup

–       2 tsp. pumpkin spice

–       Chocolate chunks

Place the heating disk in your Capresso froth PLUS and ensure it is securely snapped inside the bottom of the frothing pitcher. Add milk to the frothing pitcher and press the Hot button. After 2 minutes, add chocolate syrup. Wait for the frother to automatically shut off. Place pumpkin spice in a cup and pour the hot milk over the pumpkin spice while stirring. Stir until pumpkin spice is blended and top with chocolate chunks.