Caramel Kahlua Coffee

This coffee drink really hit the spot.  I was experimenting, trying to scratch an itch that began with a disappointment involving a new CoffeeMate creamer called Creme Brulee.  I was not happy with it at all.  But it left me with a taste for caramel.  (For you mens... when you're PMSing, it's something like being preggers.  If you have a craving, you'll move heaven and earth to satisfy it.)  So, back to the store, I got myself some caramel topping. 

Seeing as how I was going all-out decadent, in full throes of PMS-don't-mess-with-me self-indulgence, I pulled out the Kahlua, whipped some cream, and ensconced myself in a corner with an old movie.  The hubs, needless to say, said nothing during this whole process, although I'm sure he was wondering when the chocolate would appear.  That came later. 

I had two of these last night.  Decadence indeed!  The second go-round was chilled over crushed ice, and a dollop of vanilla ice cream instead of whipped cream.  I don't know which I liked better.  They were both good.  I can say with absolute authority that the concoction called Caramel Kahlua Coffee cools, calms and quells killer cramps.  (What?  Too much?)

The Ingredients
Caramel topping (like for ice cream)
Espresso - single or double shot
1 jigger Kahlua
Whipped cream, lightly sweetened

Pour 1 - 2 tblsp caramel into bottom of cup.  Add espresso and stir.  Add Kahlua.  (If you really want to get decadent, add another 1/2 shot of Amaretto.)  Whip heavy cream till fluffy, add 1-2 tsp sugar if desired.  I also mixed 1 tsp of the caramel topping into the whipped cream.  Put a generous dollop on top, and then drizzle caramel over all.

Enjoy!
If you're a Kahlua lover, check this page for more Kahlua drink recipes.

Comments

[Taleena]

Yeowie kazowie does that look good. Thanks for the link! Bookmarking the gustatory decadence, mmmmmmmm.

[Nancy]

Holy cow! I could go for one of those right now. :) (Or two or three...) Yum! A definite must-try.

[Bex]

Sweet Jesus that Caramel Kahlua looks just right. The weather is 100 degrees in So. Cal and I hate it. If only I had some kahlua--- HEY Baileys! That would work just as well. I always go over board with the caramel. Yummmmmmy!