Favorite desserts with Kahlua?

[Emily_R]

Hi All --

I bought a bottle of Kahlua for a bundt cake recipe that under-delivered, and now I'm in need of suggestions for desserts / baked goods to help me use up the rest of the bottle! Any favorite recipes to recommend?

Thanks!

Emily

[Jaymes]

Pour it over flan. Pour it over ice cream. Pour it into a cup of hot decaf coffee. Pour it over 'rocks' and then into you.

Really, the uses for Kahlua are endless.

[Gary Traffanstedt]

I make a hazlenut latte truffle that uses both regular Kahlau and hazlenut Kahlua. It's hard to just use it for my recipe and not use up the rest of the bottle all the ways Jaymes sugested.

[FauxPas]

Kahlua Panna Cotta - I've never made it, but I've thought about it. Here's a pretty version with a coffee gelée layer, but there are several other versions around if you search. This one uses 1/4 cup of Kahlua. (Scroll down past the Rosewater Panna Cotta, though it looks lovely, also!)

http://whatsheshaving.com/tag/panna-cotta/

[merstar]

HI Emily,

You can use it to brush the ladyfingers in this cake - it's a fantastic cake:

MEXICAN CHOCOLATE ICEBOX CAKE
http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/101955

Some obvious suggestions: Add it to brownies, chocolate mousse, flourless chocolate cake, chocolate sauce, chocolate truffles, chocolate cheesecake...

[Jaymes]

Here's a link to some drinks made with Kahlua: http://www.kahluadrinks.com/

White Russians, Black Russians, and Kahlua Kiss are favorites.

And here's a link to a recipe I've made many, many times: Blender Chocolate Mousse. You do add some booze. I've often used Kalhua. http://forums.egullet.org/topic/141945-desperation-desserts/page-2

You know, in my opinion anyway, Kahlua is so versatile and tasty that it's something I'm never without.

Edited November 5, 2013 by Jaymes (log)

[dhardy123]

You can use it with expresso when making Tiramasu

[stuartlikesstrudel]

If you have an ice cream machine, make batches and batches of this. It is my favourite ice-cream I've made (which, with under 10 flavours under my belt isn't much of a call but still...)

http://365scoops.com/2011/05/19/tiramisu-ice-cream/

[Mjx]

I've also used it in tiramisù, but as a replacement for the coffee+booze mixture you dip the lady fingers in. It also makes a dandy addition to hot chocolate (and pretty much any empty glass, but you've probably discovered this), and brushed or drizzled over layer cakes, a bit before icing them.

[Lindacakes]

Add it to your morning coffee and then your breakfast cereal milk. It's a wonderful way to start the day.

[judiu]

Several cups of Kahlua and coffee saved my life one morning many years ago...

[Alex]

Several cups of Kahlua and coffee saved my life one morning many years ago...

Do tell...

[Alex]

Blender Mousse

6 oz. 70%-ish chocolate, in pieces or chips (a lower % would do in a pinch)

2 large eggs

2 T strong coffee or espresso, cooled a bit

1 t vanilla extract

2-3 T Kahlua (start w/2; increase for the next batch if you like)

6 oz heavy cream at 190°F, give or take

Dump all the ingredients into a blender, cream last. Quickly put the top on and blend at high speed for 2 minutes. Pour into ramekins or whatever you're using, cover with plastic wrap, and chill for at least six hours; twelve or more is best.