Happy National Coffee Day!

If you haven't already celebrated National Coffee Day with your favorite cup of joe today, (or even if you have!) here's a great dessert to serve tonight...

 

Coffee Caramel Espresso Dessert

With its whimsical presentation, this dessert is one that is sure to delight your guests! The perfect after dinner treat.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup Kahlua or coffee syrup
• 1/4 cup confectioner's sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon espresso powder, mixed with 1 Tablespoon cold water
• 4 ounces Mascarpone
• 1 jar Stonewall Kitchen Coffee Caramel Sauce, Dulce de Leche Sauce or Maple Honey Caramel Sauce. 

Directions:

1. Mix espresso powder with cold water.
2. Combine heavy cream, Kahlua, confectioner's sugar, and espresso. Beat until lightly whipped and soft peaks form. Reserve half and refrigerate the remaining half.
3. With beater on low, mix Mascarpone and dessert sauce until smooth. Fold in reserved whipped cream until well blended and light in texture.
4. Spoon mixture into demitasse (or your favorite small) cup, leaving about 1/8-inch space from the top. 
5. Top mixture with a dollop of remaining cream and spread to touch the sides of the cup, creating a "faux" foam. 
6. Sprinkle top with espresso powder and serve with a small biscotti.

Enjoy!