This sweet pick-me-up is perfect for a hot day and is a great way to use your ice cream maker without a lot of advance prep. No need to make an ice cream base–simply whisk together a few basic ingredients and soon you’ll have a frozen beverage that beats any creation from the neighborhood coffee shop. Crunchy chocolate-hazelnut pralines make the perfect topping.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 30 min |
| Active: | 30 min |
| Yield: | 2 servings |
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup brewed espresso, chilled
- 1/4 cup chocolate syrup, plus more for drizzling
- 1/2 cup half-and-half
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup toasted hazelnuts, roughly chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- Whipped cream, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Whisk together the espresso, chocolate syrup, half-and-half and cream in a medium bowl until well combined. Pour into the ice cream maker and churn until the mixture is thickened with a slushy consistency, about 25 minutes, depending on your machine.
- Meanwhile, line a baking sheet with parchment and spray lightly with cooking spray.
- Put the sugar in a medium saucepan and add enough water to reach the consistency of wet sand, about 1/4 cup. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, swirling gently so it cooks evenly, until the sugar is melted and the mixture is dark golden-brown like maple syrup, about 5 minutes. Using a heatproof spatula, stir in the hazelnuts, salt and vanilla. Immediately transfer to the prepared baking sheet spreading into a thin, even layer. Let cool completely and break into large pieces (see Cook’s Note).
- Put the chocolate in a medium microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 30-second increments, stirring well after each, until melted and smooth, 1 to 2 minutes total. Using 2 forks, dip the cooled praline pieces in the chocolate and return to the baking sheet until the chocolate is set.
- Dip the rims of 2 glasses in the remaining melted chocolate. Divide the frozen mocha mixture between the glasses, top with whipped cream and serve with the pralines on top.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 2 servings |
| Calories | 1456 |
| Total Fat | 84 g |
| Saturated Fat | 26 g |
| Carbohydrates | 179 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 11 g |
| Sugar | 157 g |
| Protein | 16 g |
| Cholesterol | 72 mg |
| Sodium | 665 mg |