Coconut Cloud Coffee

2 cups milk
1 1/3 cups flaked coconut
2 cups hot, strong, brewed coffee
1/4 cup imitation rum extract
Whipped cream
Toasted coconut
Finely chopped toasted almonds

In a saucepan, combine milk and coconut. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture steams. Pour hot milk mixture into container of electric blender. Cover and blend on high speed until smooth. Strain.

In same saucepan, combine strained milk and hot coffee; heat thoroughly, but do not boil. Remove from heat; stir in rum extract.

Pour into 4 heat-proof glasses or coffee cups. Top each with a dollop of whipped cream. Sprinkle toasted coconut and toasted almonds over each serving. Serve immediately.

Makes 4 (1 cup) servings.