Showing posts with label heavy cream. Show all posts
Showing posts with label heavy cream. Show all posts

Sunday, September 18, 2011

Chocolate Chai With Whipped Cream



Mmmmm! Chocolate chai is SUPER easy to make, it's G-Free, and it's SUPER yummy! When you're making it, it looks a lot like hot chocolate, but it definitely smells like chai. It's a fun drink for cold winter days, or summer mornings when you feel like having something a little more interesting then coffee. ;)

Ingredients:

2 black tea bags (I used PG Tips)
1 3-inch stick of cinnamon
4 cups of milk
2 tsp vanilla
1/8 tsp ground ginger
1/4  tsp ground cardamom
1 cup water
4 tbs sugar
2 tbs unsweetened cocoa powder

Method:

Pour 1 cup of water into a medium sauce pan. Add the tea bags and cinnamon stick. Let the water boil and then remove it from from the heat and let it sit for about 5 min with the lid on.

If you decide to add whipped cream, be sure to note that it makes your drink high in calories!

While you're waiting, put some whipping cream, 2 tbs sugar, and a tsp vanilla into a Kitchen Aid (or any other mixer) and mix on medium high speed for the whole time you're making the chai. It's hands free, and by the time your chai is ready, your whipped cream will be as well!



Once the 5 min are up, remove the lid and discard the tea bags and cinnamon. Add the milk, vanilla, ginger, cardamom, cocoa powder, and sugar. Stir over medium heat just until it's hot. DO NOT BOIL. Serve it up with some whipped cream on top and enjoy!

Even my younger brother enjoyed this delicious drink!


Nully's Tips:
Cardamom is VERY expensive, so use it wisely. Just a pinch of it will go a long way, so don't over do it.

" Jesus answered and said unto him, 'Verily, verily, I say unto thee, except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.' " John 3:3

Thursday, September 8, 2011

Pot de Creme


 
This was my first time making pot de creme, and it was amazing! Pot de creme is the perfect dessert after a fancy dinner, or just for fun! If you've got a party or event coming up, this dish will be a HUGE hit! It is also naturally Gluten Free, so that's a bonus.

Instead of using chocolate curls, I used fresh raspberries. You could even use sprinkles and candles for a birthday! I hope you enjoy it as much as my family and I did!

Ingredients:

2 cups whipping cream
6 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
1/3 cup sugar
4 beaten egg yolks
1 tsp vanilla
white  chocolate curls(optional)

Method:
First, in a medium pot, combine the cream, chocolate, and sugar. Turn the heat to medium, and once it's heated, stir for 10 min. You'll want it to come to a complete boil and watch for it to thicken.

While you're waiting for the mix to heat up, separate the egg yolks and whites. Blend the egg yolks and set the egg whites aside. Once the chocolate mix is done, pour the yolks into the pot. Mix well and then pour into little dishes or sake cups. Cool for 4 to 24 hours. Once cooled, put the chocolate curls (or fresh fruit, whichever one) on the top and serve!

~Nully's Tips~ Why not use the egg whites that you've separated and set aside to make a tray of mini quiches or an omelet? It's super simple, and since you'll only be using egg whites, it will be super healthy!



"But Peter and the other apostles answered and said: "We ought to obey God rather than men. The God of our fathers raised up Jesus whom you murdered by hanging on a tree. Him God has exalted to His right hand to be Prince and Savior, to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins.""
~Acts 5:29-31~