Are we ready for a high maintenance coffee situation this Tuesday morning?
Because that’s exactly what I have for you today. High maintenance but oh so worth it.
In case you haven’t noticed, I’m sort of a helpless devotee to coffee. It is my morning ritual on which I refuse to compromise. Meaning, I drank coffee all through both my pregnancies (in moderation, of course) and while nursing both of my kids. My day does not begin until I’ve had coffee. I wake up a half hour earlier (or more!) than the rest of the house most days of the week so that I can sip on my precious coffee alone while it’s still hot and fresh. It is the epitome of “me time,” and I don’t let much get in the way of this.
On the weekends, Dan and I often have our morning coffee together. These are the times that I might take a few extra moments in the morning to make special coffee drinks for us both. Today’s version is something I came up with based on a coffee creamer my sister in law is in love with.
Now, white chocolate is not my thing. So, when I saw the bottle of white chocolate raspberry coffee creamer in the fridge this past summer while on a family vacation, I grimaced. But it was all we had for coffee, and I needed a little extra something-something that morning. So I went for it.
And ya know what?
It was DELICIOUS.
And that is exactly how we got to today’s recipe. It’s that simple.
I wanted to create a homemade version that I knew would not only be better for us (no artificial stuff), but also taste better. So! I made a fresh raspberry syrup and a white chocolate sauce and drizzled both into cups of hot espresso and steamed milk and called it a day.
A glorious day.
These mochas are definitely high maintenance. Meaning, I would not make these from scratch on a Tuesday morning. I would, however, make them on a weekend and then drink the leftovers throughout the week. Heck, you could even work this into your weekend meal prep plan. Meal prep coffee? Let’s make it a thing.
The thing is, even though they take a little bit more work than a standard cup of coffee does, none of the steps of the recipe is particularly difficult or elaborate. I highly recommend you read through the recipe below and make your own judgment, but for me, this is easy peasy stuff.
Ten minutes of prep and you’ll have a decadent and FUN coffee treat.
And that is my favorite thing in the world. These will definitely be making an appearance during my weekly “me time.”
White Chocolate Raspberry Mochas
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings (with extra syrup) 1x
Description
These white chocolate raspberry mochas are a decadent and fun twist on your standard morning tradition. Fresh raspberry sauce and an easy white chocolate sauce elevate these mochas to another level!
Ingredients
For the Raspberry Sauce:
- 1½ cups fresh raspberries (or defrosted frozen)
- 2 tablespoon sugar
For the White Chocolate Sauce:
- 4 oz white chocolate chips (or chopped chocolate)
- ½ cup heavy cream
- Pinch of fine salt
For the Mochas:
- The raspberry sauce
- The white chocolate sauce
- 2–4 shots espresso
- Steamed milk of choice
- Whipped cream, optional
- Fresh raspberries, optional
Instructions
For the Raspberry Sauce:
- Puree the berries and sugar in a food processor or blender until smooth.
- Press the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer to remove the seeds.
For the White Chocolate Sauce:
- Heat the cream over medium in a small saucepan. Place the white chocolate in a heat-safe measuring cup or bowl.
- Once the cream is hot, pour it over the white chocolate and let it sit for 30 seconds.
- Stir well until the mixture is smooth and the chocolate is completely melted. Stir in the pinch of fine salt.
For the Mochas:
- Brew your espresso and steam your milk.
- To each glass, add two tablespoons of the raspberry puree and two tablespoons of the white chocolate sauce. Stir to combine.
- Top with the espresso and then the steamed milk. Stir to combine.
- Garnish the glasses with whipped cream and fresh raspberries, as desired. Serve!
Notes
Store any leftover raspberry sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: coffee drinks
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