Best Vanilla Mocha Parfaits Minis Recipes

FRENCH VANILLA MOCHA

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My husband and I have spent hours trying to create coffeehouse drinks. This is the closest we've come. You can use any creamer to change the taste. -Lori Stickling, Bloomington, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

2 tablespoons instant coffee granules
2 teaspoons chocolate syrup
1-1/2 cups 2% milk
1/2 cup refrigerated French vanilla coffee creamer

Steps:

Divide coffee granules and chocolate syrup between two mugs; set aside. In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine milk and coffee creamer. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1-2 minutes or until hot. Ladle into mugs; stir until coffee granules are dissolved. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 116mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 7g protein.

VANILLA & MOCHA PARFAITS MINI'S

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This is something my daughter and greatest inspiration and I created together... this child, adores mocha, as so does mommy!! Something about the flavor of coffee and chocolate!!! This recipe is simple, easy, light, creamy and totally delicious!!! We served them on New Year's Eve and everyone loved them!! My mom had a double portion (shhhh):-). I hope you enjoy them as much as we do!!

Provided by Didi Dalaba @didicoffeegirl

Categories Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

6 slice(s) poundcake
1 package(s) vanilla pudding
1/3 cup(s) kahlua or coffee liquor
2 cup(s) cool whip, defrosted
3 tablespoon(s) chocolate syrup
2 tablespoon(s) slivered almonds toasted lightly
1/2 tablespoon(s) mini milk chocolate chips
1- 1 1/2 tablespoon(s) confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoon(s) cocoa powder
2 teaspoon(s) espresso powder, instant

Steps:

Slice off the required amounts of poundcake and cube small, place on a plate and set aside. In a small bowl, prepare your vanilla pudding using the instructions on the package. Set aside. Using a small saute pan, place on stove at medium high heat. Add your slivered almonds and toast for about 1-2 minutes till edges are lightly starting to toast. Turn off heat and set aside.
Layering: Add your cubed cake cubes to the bottom of your parfait glasses. Drizzle with Kahlua, and a drizzle of chocolate syrup. Next add your vanilla pudding to almost to the top of each parfait glass. Set aside.
In a bowl add your defrosted cool whip, sprinkle in the confectioner's sugar, the cocoa and the espresso powder. Mix till all thoroughly incorporated. Place in a pastry bag (if desired), or just spoon topping ontop of parfaits. Place a mini chocolate chip in center of each parfaits. Decorate sides with slivered almonds standing on end. When you serve this, whatch the smile of your guests, that is the best thank you, a cook can ever have!!!