MOCHA-CINNAMON CAFé AU LAIT

Mocha-Cinnamon Café au Lait image

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups low-fat (2%) milk
3 cinnamon sticks
20 whole cloves
5 ounces imported milk chocolate, chopped
2 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, chopped
3 cups freshly brewed strong coffee
3 tablespoons golden brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup chilled whipping cream
Ground nutmeg

Steps:

Combine milk, cinnamon sticks and whole cloves in medium saucepan. Bring to simmer. Remove from heat. Add both chocolates and whisk until melted. Cover and let stand 15 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
Bring milk mixture to simmer. Add coffee, 2 tablespoons sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla; stir over medium-low heat until flavors blend (do not boil), about 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, beat cream, pinch of nutmeg, 1 tablespoon sugar and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla in small bowl until soft peaks form.
Strain cappuccino; ladle into mugs. Top with cream. Sprinkle with more nutmeg.