Cuisinart SS-4N1 User Manual - Page 30

Butterfly Pea Powder Latte There are many people touting the benefits - from mood enhancement to stress relief - of butterfly pea flower tea drinks, which hail from Thailand. What we do know for sure is that the brilliant blue hue in addition to the delicious earthy flavor will have you in love at first sip. Some specialty gourmet stores and tea shops carry this vibrant tea sold in powder form, but it is readily available online. Makes 1 serving 1½ 1 1 to 2 2 teaspoons butterfly pea flower powder, sifted tablespoon water teaspoons honey, or to taste cups milk (dairy or nondairy) 1. Put the butterfly pea flower powder in a glass that's at least 12 ounces in capacity with the tablespoon of water. Add honey to pea flower mixture, if using. Reserve. 2. Put the milk into a heatproof mug. Hold the mug in one hand and place under the steam wand so the bottom of the wand is just below the surface of the milk at an angle. Select the Steam function and press the START/STOP knob to start steaming. While holding the mug at an angle, allow the steam to move the milk around. Once the milk begins to increase in volume, lift the mug up higher so the steam wand immerses deeper into the milk (this will prevent large bubbles from forming and will make a nice fine milk foam). When the foam has almost reached the top of the mug and you can feel that the milk in the mug is quite hot, press the START/STOP knob to stop steaming. Tap the mug a few times to remove any larger bubbles. 3. Pour the steamed milk into the glass with the pea powder mixture. Serve immediately. Note: this drink is also delicious iced. Increase the powder to 1 tablespoon and then fully chill. Serve over ice. DESSERTS/SHAKE Affogato Many would turn their nose up at anything other than vanilla gelato for use in this Italian dessert, but we have found that there are many other flavors that work just as well, with chocolate, espresso, or caramel being our favorites. Makes 1 serving 1 scoop vanilla gelato (or your favorite gelato or ice cream flavor) 1 espresso capsule Water 1. Put the scoop of gelato into a small cup or glass. Store in the freezer while preparing the espresso. 2. Put the espresso capsule into the unit. Put an espresso/demitasse cup underneath the brew head and select Single Espresso. 3. Once the espresso has finished brewing, remove the cup with the gelato from the freezer and slowly pour the espresso over the gelato. 4. Serve immediately. Espresso-Cocoa Smoothie A great jolt to the system first thing in the morning! Makes 1 serving ¼ cup brewed espresso, chilled (2 single espresso capsules) ¼ cup milk (dairy or nondairy) ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 tablespoon cashew butter 1 tablespoon cocoa powder 1 frozen banana, cut into 1-inch pieces 1. Put all the ingredients in the order listed into a blender jar. 2. Run on High until smooth, about 1 minute. 3. Serve immediately. 30