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Espresso Nightcap with Vanilla Whipped Cream

Recipe courtesy of Giada De Laurentiis

Show: Giada at Home

Episode: Breakfast for Dinner

Espresso Nightcap with Vanilla Whipped Cream

Name: Espresso Nightcap with Vanilla Whipped Cream
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H5M0.000S
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H5M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H10M0.000S
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: italian
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups whole milk; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1 1/4 cups espresso; 1 cup amaretto liqueur; 1/2 cup whipping cream; 2 tablespoons powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

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Level: Easy
Total: 10 min

Prep: 5 min
Cook: 5 min

Yield: 4 servings

Level: Easy
Total: 10 min

Prep: 5 min
Cook: 5 min

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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Espresso Nightcap:

1 1/4 cups whole milk

1/2 cup heavy cream

1 1/4 cups espresso

1 cup amaretto liqueur

Vanilla Whipped Cream:

1/2 cup whipping cream

2 tablespoons powdered sugar

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Directions

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For the Espresso Nightcap: Combine the milk, heavy cream, espresso, and amaretto liqueur, in a medium saucepan. Place over low heat, stirring constantly until hot but not boiling, about 3 to 5 minutes.
For the Vanilla Cream: In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream until thick Add the powdered sugar and vanilla. Continue to beat until cream holds soft peaks.
To serve: Pour the Espresso Nightcap into 4 (8-ounce) mugs. Dollop with the Vanilla Whipped Cream and serve immediately.