Mocha Frappe (Using Instant Coffee Mix)
What’s more satisfying than drinking a very cold drink like this Mocha Frappe during a very hot weather?? This Mocha Frappe (Using Instant Coffee Mix) will not break the bank – might be cheaper, but definitely not cheap when it comes to the taste.
I am not sure when I started to love anything mocha. I remember that I always asked for a Mocha Cake for my birthdays. I think I was born like this, haha!
Though I love drinks like this, I don’t usually buy it from coffee shops unless I couldn’t fight it. Well, I did treat myself one day and as expected, I loved the taste I almost asked the person how did she make it. But, no. I didn’t.
I tried different recipes – they were okay, but didn’t make me really happy. That’s when I decided to try making my own. So imagine me drinking the ones I made for two consecutive days. Ha!
I think I went crazy on the coffee mixture that I always ended up with too bitter taste, so I decided to use an instant coffee mix. The chopped dark chocolate and cacao nibs added awesomeness to the frappe – just what I was looking for.
As you can see in the photos, I only topped this with whipped cream, cocoa powder and cacao nibs. That’s because I ended up using all the chocolate ganache I prepared. You could say I got greedy. When I make this again, I will update the photos. Maybe… If I don’t finish the whole serving before I get to reach the camera. Hahaha!
I hope you try this Mocha Frappe. I would appreciate any feedback. 🙂
I am taking this with me at Fiesta Friday #224. Thank you to our co-host this week, Diann @ Of Goats and Greens and to our amazing Angie.
Mocha Frappe
Ingredients
- 3 x 17 g instant coffee mix
- 125 ml warm water
- 60 ml whole milk cold
- 60 ml heavy/whipping cream
- 6 tbsp chocolate ganache/syrup see notes
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 36 g chopped dark chocolate
- 1/2 tbsp cacao nibs optional
- 2 cups ice cubes
- Whipped cream for topping
- Chocolate ganache/syrup for topping
- Cocoa powder and/or grated chocolate for topping
Instructions
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Dissolve instant coffee in warm water. Set aside to cool down.
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In a blender, add cooled coffee, milk, heavy cream, cocoa powder, chopped chocolate, cacao nibs (if using) and ice cubes. Blend until desired consistency is achieved.
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Place in a glass, top with your favorite topping/s.
Recipe Notes
- Depending on the brand/kind of ingredients you use, the taste will vary. I advise that you adjust the ingredients according to your preference.
- For the chocolate ganache/syrup I used in this recipe, I combined 90 ml heated heavy cream and 64 g dark chocolate since I don’t have store-bought chocolate syrup.
- I may update this recipe, so stay tuned. 😉
I am linking this up to
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Featured Tasty Tuesdays: Cold Desserts and Drinks for Hot Days
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Angie | Fiesta Friday
Nice, Jhuls! You’re making me thirsty! Would you be able to cohost next week, for FF226?
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
That’s my mission here – to make you thirsty.😂😜 Yes, I can co-host for FF226.😘
Angie | Fiesta Friday
Thanks!
FrugalHausfrau
I seem to remember something about giving up coffee not too long ago, lol!! I bet you were bouncing off the walls!! I don’t drink coffee but I love mocha frappes. I don’t know why!! Well, sweet and cold and frothy and good…and chocolate, I guess!! I wish I had one of those right now!!!
Mollie
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
I am slowly going back to my bad habit of drinking cups and cups of coffee. 🙁 Thanks, Mollie. x
FrugalHausfrau
🙂 I don’t think I can live w/o my caffiiene!
jayashreetrao
This looks so yummy, love this chocolate and coffee flavour. #CookBlogShare
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
Thank you! I am glad to know that you approve of this one. 😀
cookingwithauntjuju.com
I am a coffee drinker but never got into the “fancy” coffee drinks because of the cost. Now, I can make them at home… 🙂
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
Yay! I hope you get a chance to try this, Aunt Juju. Thank you. 🙂
astrongcoffee
Looks lovely. Really should try making this at home rather than spending a fortune when I am out! #cookblogshare
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
Great idea! 😀 Thanks for stopping by. x
Helen at the Lazy Gastronome
Hmmm – I’ll have to give this one a try! Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party – Have a great week ahead.
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
You would love this, Helen – I promise. 😀 Thank for stopping by. x
goatsandgreens
Creative and it does the job… wakes you up, and gets you hydrated. Thanks for sharing at Fiesta Friday, where it is really wonderful to see some coffee…
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
Thank you, Diann. I feel so happy when I create something like this – very unusual of me, I think.😁 Thanks got co-hosting this week.
goatsandgreens
Looks like one will be happily and pleasantly ALERT after drinking this. Thanks for sharing at Fiesta Friday, Jhuls.
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
Coffee drinkers would love this one.☺️ Thank you for co-hosting, Diann. Happy Fiesta Friday.
Monika
Looks super scrumptious and I love the blue coaster underneath the glass!
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
Glad you noticed the coaster, Monika.😁 And thanks for stopping by.😘
nancyc
This looks so yummy! Love your photos too!
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
Thank you, Nancy. This is best for summer months.
Sanna
I will be a happy girl with this in my hand. I am not coffee drinker but give me a nice cold, frap and I am in cloud nine!
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
Yay! Cheers to that, Sanna.😁 I am so happy to see you here. Have a wonderful weekend!
Kat
Lovely! I used to work at a coffee shop, and making frappes was my favorite thing!
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
Then I guess you approved my homemade version?😁 Thanks, Kat! Have a lovely weekend!
debanitaghosh
Looks super delicious!
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
Thanks you. It’s a winner for me.😁