Creamy Espresso Cooler

An enticing blend of espresso coffee, chocolate, and ice cream--an easy and refreshing treat for a hot summer day!

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Ingredients:

• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup half & half
• 1 1/2 cups hot water
• 1 tablespoon instant espresso coffee
• 4 standard scoops coffee ice cream

Method

Combine the chocolate chips, cream and half & half in the jar of a blender. Cover and puree until the mixture is smooth, about 2 - 3 minutes. In a small bowl stir the espresso into the hot water until dissolved. Add the espresso to the chocolate mixture and mix until well blended, about 2 - 3 minutes. Put covered blender jar in the refrigerator and chill until cold, about 1 hour. At serving time blend the mixture for a short while, until frothy. Fill 4 glasses 3/4 full with coffee mixture and top with 1 scoop of coffee ice cream. Serve immediately.

Notes:

Number of servings: 4

Submitted By: cybercook
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