Coffee Infused Recipes Using International Delight Light Iced Coffee
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Creating a Parfait with International Delight Light Iced Coffee
Seeing that they liked the flavor of mocha and knowing I wanted to try out some possible desserts for special date nights, we went with a Coffee House Chocolate Strawberry Parfait.
I had picked up the sugar-free pudding for this dish. But, I quickly realized that it was not enough to stretch for all the boys.
As I had some regular chocolate fudge pudding in the cupboard I used that with the International Delight Light Iced Coffee taking the place of the milk.
The final consistency was a little less dense than usual pudding, so I’d recommend using less of the International Delight Light Iced Coffee if you want it thick.
We also had some ‘hands-on’ chemistry learning when we made the angel food cake from a mix and they saw it quickly expand in volume.
All of the boys loved the combination of angel food cake, mocha pudding, and strawberries as did I. While I plated individual servings, this could be made in a trifle bowl for a dinner party where many guests will be enjoying the dessert.
Coffee House Chocolate Strawberry Parfait
Ingredients
- 1 angel food cake
- 1 large package chocolate pudding
- 3 cups International Delight Light Iced Coffee in mocha flavor
- 1 lb. strawberries, washed and sliced
- 6 Tbsp. room temperature butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup plus 2 Tbsp International Delight Light Iced Coffee
- 1/8 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups all purpose or pastry flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare angel food cake per box instructions or use a pre-baked one from the bakery. Once cooled, cut into cubes.
- Mix the pudding mix into the mocha flavored International Delight Light Iced Coffee using a whisk or beater for 2 minutes. Cover adn put into the refregerator for at least 5 minutes to set up.
- In a trifle bowl, create a layer of angel food cake cubes. Top with a third of the prepared pudding followed by sliced strawberries. Repeat twice to fill the bowl. You can top it all off with whipped cream if desired.
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and prepare the muffin tin by either spraying or placing a paper liner into the individual cups.
- Cream together the sugar and butter until blended, then add in the egg, International Delight Light Iced Coffee and vanilla extract. The resulting mixture will be a little on the lumpy side.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and ground cinnamon.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the flour blend and then use a folding motion to mix together until just mixed. Add in the chocolate chips and pecans, folding just long enough to mix.
- Spoon just shy of 1/3 cup of batter per muffin cup. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes.
- After baking, allow the muffins to cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use less International Delight Light Iced Coffee for a thicker consistency if desired.
I used freshly ground soft whole wheat berries for my pastry flour. For an added boost of nutrition, add a few Tbsp. of ground flax seed to the wet ingredients.
Overall I am quite pleased with International Delight’s new Light Iced Coffee just as I already love their creamers for hot coffee. Why not try it for yourself?
Coffee House Chocolate Chip Pecan Muffins
Are you a coffee lover or do you enjoy the taste of coffee in food?
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I never thought of using coffee flavored creamers for recipes, sounds great. I would love to mix it in ice cream now that the weather is hot outside
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The strawberry parfait looks yummy
I love making coffee flavored breads and desserts. I have never purchased International Delight Iced Coffee but I think I just might so I can try some of these desserts. Thank you for the yummy recipes.
I’m not a coffee drinker, but all of these recipes sounds so yummy!
Thanks, Nori! My boys are not huge on coffee (well, one of them is..) However, they enjoyed ALL of these dishes as the coffee did not overpower them.
What a wonderful post. Yum!
Thanks, Laura! Glad you enjoyed it.
Wow, Laura! You and the boys were really busy in the kitchen testing out ID’s Light Iced Coffee — love it! Too bad we’re so far away… I’d love a muffin right now!!
I’m seriously wanting a muffin right now, too! Maybe I’l make another batch this afternoon to enjoy.
I’m not surprised the light version is tasty! I did a lot of experimenting with their iced coffee last summer!
I figured that they probably did a LOT of taste testing before launching the light versions, Mallery. But, every so often I’ve encountered a light version of a product that really fell short. So nice to have this one taste great.
These recipes are amazing! Thanks for bringing it all home! Wonderful!
You’re welcome, Joan. I love when simple things taste wonderful.
Thank you for this post, those recipes are creative and at the same time easy to make. I just wish I can concoct our own frappe one of these days…
Oh my…parfait…muffins…chocolate?!! I’m coming right over. 🙂
I just try really hard to not have it all in ONE day, Marina. But, the whole wheat flour makes the muffins healthy, right?
I think I just drooled a little over that parfait! Anything with coffee in it is okay by me. In fact, I’m dragging so bad right now, I would kill for any one of those delicious treats.
I just paired one of those muffins with a cappacunio and it was a heavenly snack, Nikki. I do try to minimize my caffeine, but have to have a little here and there.
Those recipes look great! I love how you used International delight! I would have never thought to use those!
Wow, talk about creative recipe making! I never would have thought about those! That Chocolate strawberry parfait looks amazing!
Thanks, Amber. I really enjoyed trying to think up new ways to use the iced coffee and am still doing some experimenting.
I’m one of those rare people who don’t like any coffee but I would totally try those muffins!
The muffins would be great with regular milk or soy milk in them if you don’t want any hint of coffee flavor, Jennifer.
Okay, I LOVE my International Delight Iced Coffee, but never thought of baking with it. Thank you
I figured if the base of the drink is coffee and milk, I couldn’t go wrong with the right recipe. You should give it a whirl, Shauna, and let me know how it goes.
Wow this looks so nice! Would be fun to make these for a “coffee shop” get together at home. 🙂
Emily,
I’ve definitely had fun experimenting with the product. And, I can do a frappucino plus the muffins for less expense (and calories) than one of the many of the coffee house drinks we love.