Summertime means that we always have people dropping by for a casual get-together. We love having friends and family over to our apartment - and there's nothing better than catching up over coffee. Since my husband loves his daily iced coffee pick-me-up, we always have a pitcher of cold brewed coffee ready to share.
This past weekend, Jeff's family and friends came to visit us in the city. While we waited out the sudden evening rain, I made Hazelnut Ice Coffee dessert drinks for everyone. Happily our guests enjoyed these sweet treats (and they perked everyone up!)
This past weekend, Jeff's family and friends came to visit us in the city. While we waited out the sudden evening rain, I made Hazelnut Ice Coffee dessert drinks for everyone. Happily our guests enjoyed these sweet treats (and they perked everyone up!)
Through Foodbuzz's Tastemaker's program, we received 2 complimentary packages of Godiva coffee: Chocolate Truffle and Hazelnut Creme. Both smelled great, but I opted to use the Hazelnut Creme flavor to make both cold-brewed coffee and hazelnut coffee gelato.
To make the cold-brewed coffee concentrate, I followed this recipe. I keep the filtered concentrate ready on-hand to be served when company comes over. It's also used to make the coffee gelato.
Godiva Hazelnut Coffee Gelato
Ingredients
3 cups organic whole milk
4 large egg yolks
2/3 cup sugar
Pinch salt (brings out the sweetness)
1 cup cold-brewed Godiva coffee (room temperature)
Directions
1. Heat the whole milk until it boils.
2. In a large bowl, beat the egg yolks, sugar, and salt until mixed.
3. Slowly add the hot milk to the egg mixture until combined. Add the cold-brewed coffee.
4. Pour the mixture back into the pan. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, for 5 to 10 minutes, until it's thickened and the cream coats the back of the spoon.
5. Refrigerate mixture until completely chilled.
6. Pour the espresso cream into an ice-cream freezer and freeze according to the manufacturer's directions.
7. Spoon into a container, and allow to freeze for a few hours. Soften slightly before serving.
To make the iced coffee drinks, I added a couple scoops of the gelato into a chilled glass, followed by some coffee concentrate and skim milk. This creamy drink is perfect for dessert and easy to put together for any last-minute guests.
What's your go-to dish/drink for impromptu get-togethers?
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