Gano Life Coffee Is Great For Cooking Part 4

CHOCOLATE-BREAD PARFAITS FOOD & WINE MADE IT, LOVED IT. WHAT'S THIS? SERVING SIZE 6 PREP TIME 30 MIN TOTAL TIME 30 MIN ADD TO MY RECIPE BOX ADD TO MY GROCERY LIST PRINT THIS RECIPE EMAIL THIS RECIPE ADD NOTES TO RECIPE INGREDIENTS 1 cup sliced almonds (4 ounces) 8 oz bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped ½ cup hot brewed espresso or very strong coffee 2 Tbsp sugar 2 Tbsp dark rum ½ lb white Pullman bread -- crust removed, bread cut into 1-inch cubes (6 cups) 1 ½ cup heavy cream DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat the oven to 350°. Spread the almonds on a rimmed baking sheet and toast for about 8 minutes, until golden and fragrant. Let cool. 2. Meanwhile, in a large heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water, melt the chocolate, stirring frequently, until smooth, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and keep warm. 3. In a small bowl, mix the espresso with the sugar until dissolved. Whisk in the rum and stir in the bread cubes; let stand for 5 minutes. 4. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, using a handheld electric mixer, whip the cream until soft peaks form. 5. Spoon half of the soaked bread cubes and any excess chocolate into 6 parfait glasses. Top with half of the whipped cream and half of the almonds. Repeat with the remaining bread and chocolate, whipped cream and almonds. Serve at once. Contact me for more information on Gano Life Gourmet Coffee at ganoforlifeusa@gmail.com.