Break out the punch bowl and glasses.
Coffee punch is what your next party needs.
Out-of-towners might not recognize that punch bowl at the end of the buffet.
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Is it a giant bowl of chocolate milkshake?
Nope, as Southerners will immediately recognize, thats the coffee punch, of course!
Yes, its rich…and delicious!
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Addcoffee liquorif you desire, or hold it out for a virgin version.
Just confirm you leave time for the ice ring to freeze.
Where Does Coffee Punch Come From?
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Church-goers wanting asweeter take on the traditional coffeeturned it into this indulgent treat.
And from there, the recipe spread to showers, adding a sweet touch to brunch or lunch.
You might also consider cutting the amount of mixture used in the ice ring by half or a third.
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Its especially ideal after a meal and on warmer days.
As the ice cream melts, it becomes creamier and richer.
So it holds its own on a buffet for the duration of the event.
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Let cool for 1 hour.
Stir in liqueur, if desired, and 1/4 cup of the milk.
Place ice ring on a freezer-safe plate, and place in freezer.
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Stir in remaining 6 cups milk until combined.
Decorate bowl, finish punch:
Drizzle chocolate syrup all around the inside of 5-qt.
punch bowl (or larger).
Add milk mixture and ice cream slices to bowl.
Stir carefully until ice cream is just melted.
Add ice ring to bowl, and garnish with chocolate shavings.
