Recipe Review Coffee Frappe Quick Fix in the TMX page 214

[mrsmac]

I am so glad I bought this book, have tried a few recipes out of it, and they have been very successful.   As for the coffee frappe', as I'm not a coffee lover at all, I thought I'd try it on my DH and my loving parents.  The result wasn't quite what I expected, as we only occasionally use coffee in our house, we buy the more decadent Moccano Indulgence variety, and as I followed the recipe to the tea, the main response was that it was way too strong!!!  I haven't made it since so will look at reducing it from 20g to 10g and seeing how it goes.  I have modified the recipe and swapped out the coffee with Milo and that has been a treat for DS6 and his two mates  all of them giving it the thumbs up, plus I also halved the recipe for them since it makes so much

[snappy]

Just made this for afternoon tea using a couple of shots of short black (don't have instant coffee).  I also put a couple of teaspoons of crio bru in - hoping it will give me the attention to get off this forum and do my uni assignment!

absolutely delicious- will be making it regularly throughout summer!

[Greyhoundmum]

Thanks for that Snappy, I saw the recipe in the book and also don't keep any kin of instant coffee I. The house only a coffee machine, so will use two shots of espresso.  When you say you put in teaspoon of crio bru, do you mean the liquid or the grounds??

[snappy]

I mean the grounds (unbrewed).  I add them with the sugar to grind them up.  You still get some granules in your drink but I don't mind that

[cookie1]

Sounds like a new flavour to be investigated.

[Greyhoundmum]

Made this for the first time today with two shots of espresso. Very nice!!

[Ekusumo]

Made this for guests today and they were impressed. What a cooling and delicious treat. I used a 3 in 1 coffee sachet and it was just right for us.

[Tasty]

This is the first recipe I tried from this book I received from Christmas. It was the perfect day for it. Loved it, except for the fact that it was too sweet for me. I think this has to do with the fact that I used a Jarrah flavoured coffee which probably has coffee in it already. Next time I will just use a shot or two from the coffee machine.

It was enough for 2 of us however our toddler was very keen to have it too and wouldn't let hubby drink his. Fortunately she went to bed on time.

Here's a photo:

[blackwood]

I made this recipe after a hot day yesterday. During the earlier steps I thought that I'd stuffed up...but once I added the butterfly attachment and did that step it turned out light and enjoyable.

I would probably make a few changes if I were to do it again (just personal preference):
I would reduce the sugar to 30g
I would reduce the coffee slightly (I was using instant coffee moccona dark roast, which was probably a little too strong for my taste buds)
Or....I'd probably prefer it with a shot of espresso coffee instead of the instant.

Next time we have a hot day (probably tomorrow at this rate) I'll try it again using less sugar and a shot of espresso coffee Will report back!

[cookie1]

I haven't made this for ages. Thanks for the reminder. It's over 35 everyday here at the moment. I think I'll use an espresso shot for mine, in the middle of the afternoon.

[spersephone]

Yum yum yum, but I must say it's easier and quicker in the Vitamix in this case.