Cool Beans

Peppermint Patty Mocha

This adult-delight will leave your lips tingly and your body warm. Perfect for cuddling next to the fireplace on those cold, wintry nights. Enjoy!

In a 16 oz cup add the following:

2 ounces espresso
3 ounces organic chocolate syrup
1 ounce Ghiardelli's chocolate flavored liquer
1-1/2 shots Peppermint flavored Schnapp's
Fill to rim with hot milk
Froth as desired
Add shaved chips from a Dagoba chocolate bar (or crushed candy cand) for extra zip!

Jamaican Hot Chocolate

Jamaican Hot Chocolate

The following recipes is based on our Authentic Dagoba Hot Chocolate mix.  By adding these various ingredients, you can create exotic and tantalizing drinks to appease your senses.

Start by slowly heating one cup of milk or milk alternative on the stovetop until hot, stirring in a continuous clockwise circle eleven times, then 3 counter clockwise stirs. Continue with this stirring cycle until vapors rise.  Whisk in 3 tablespoons of Dagoba Hot Cocoa Mix. Pour into your favorite mug. Then add a tad of dark rum, a pinch of nutmeg and a dollap of whip cream. Delicious!

Yummy for Your Tummy

Rum and Ricotta Tiramisu

Ingredients:

1 cup Ricotta Cheese
¾ cup Cream Cheese
1 Tbs. Rum or Cognac
¼ cup Powdered Sugar
1½ cups very strong Organic Planet Winter Roast Coffee, cooled
16 Ladyfingers
2 Tbs. Unsweetened Cocoa, for dusting

1. In a mixer, beat the Ricotta and Cream cheeses, rum and sugar until light and creamy, set aside.

2. Pour the cooled coffee into a large shallow dish.

3. Take 8 Ladyfingers, and quickly dip one side of of them into the coffee then layer the bottom of a large flat-based serving dish or large cafe au latte mugs.

4. Spread half of the cheese mixture evenly over the ladyfingers.

5. Dust with half the cocoa then repeat layers with coffee-dipped biscuits and cheese.

6. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.

7. Dust with remaining cocoa just before serving.

Chocolate Chip Baking Tip:

Do you have a recipe that calls for chocolate chips? Why not try substituting chunks of Dagoba chocolate bars for a uniquely delicious twist on the original. Each chocolate bar is 2 ounces and equals about ¼ cup of chips.

Enjoy!