Cafe Vienna

Jim loves the General Foods instant coffee Cafe Vienna. It's only available here when somebody hand-carries it in their luggage. (Thanks, Helen!) Poor Jim has been feeling deprived for three years. But even in the US that stuff is unconscionably overpriced. We have tried just putting a bit of cinnamon in a cup of coffee, and I'm sure you all have, too, so you know how well that works.

Two days ago I found a recipe for copycat Cafe Vienna at a forum online. Yesterday I made a batch. This stuff is so good we are unlikely to ever buy the General Foods product again! She also has recipes for other General Food instant coffee flavors.

Copycat Cafe Vienna

1/2 cup instant coffee 2/3 cup sugar 1/2 cup instant nonfat dry milk powder 1/4 cup powdered coffee creamer 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 cup store bought instant butterscotch or vanilla flavored pudding mix (optional) 1. Measure all of the ingredients into a blender and blend well. 2. Transfer the mixture to a resealable container, or a pretty jar. Makes 2 1/2 cups. To Prepare: Place 2 tablespoons of dry Cafe Vienna into a coffee cup. Add hot water to fill up the cup (about 3/4 cup hot water). Stir and serve.