So Easter is almost here and that can mean only one
thing……..chocolate. There is something really special about eating chocolate in
egg form. Peeling back the foil, carefully trying to break it neatly in two
without smashing it to pieces. It just tastes so much better than chocolate from
a bar. And gorging on miniature eggs- it’s the crunchy shells that do it for
me. I love them a LOT and could eat packets of the things in front of the TV
and barely notice!
I haven’t put it to the test yet but I don’t think there are
too many things that I wouldn’t eat if sufficiently drenched in chocolate.
Chocolate pizza- check. Chocolate cheese- yum!
Chocolate insects? Been there, done that! Needless to say, I am always
looking for new and exciting ways to get my chocolate fix. Some days I find
that it’s necessary to simply drink the chocolate without wasting precious
energy on chewing. Bring on the drinking chocolate!
Inspired by my favourite time of the year, I have been
experimenting and created an Easter themed drink recipe, which if you love
chocolate as much as I do, will be right up your street. Perfect for Easter
guests if you make it at home and sure to pull in passing trade if you add it
to your seasonal drinks menu. Simple yet effective; like a little cup of Easter
happiness J
What you’ll need…
1 shot of espresso (we used Pelican Rouge 1863)
100 ml steamed milk
2 shots of chocolate syrup
(We used Routin 1883 chocolate syrup but you could try their Chocolate
Cookie flavour syrup too)
Chocolate dust
Chocolate sprinkles, shavings or miniature eggs to
garnish
How to make it…
Pour or pump 2 shots (approx. 15ml) of chocolate syrup into
your chosen cup.
Brew your espresso and pour into the cup too.
Steam your milk to cappuccino milk consistency.
Dust with chocolate dusting
Garnish with miniature chocolate eggs, chocolate shavings,
small fluffy chicks, rabbits or any woodland creatures you happen to have in
your toy box/cupboards
Tips
- Try making as a latte- you will see beautiful layers!
- Leave out espresso and turn into a babyccino for little ones. Top with squirt cream and crushed mini eggs
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