Dark Chocolate Coffee
A slightly sweetened after-dinner dark chocolate coffee that’s decadent and rich. It’s the perfect way to end a Fall dinner party.
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Not everyone likes to end their meals with an overly sweet dessert. Especially, when they’ve just eaten a heavy Fall meal. So, on night’s like that, Kim and I will choose an after-dinner drink instead; like this dark chocolate coffee.
It’s a simple drink that combines creamy dark chocolate and freshly brewed coffee. You can use any coffee brand or flavor you enjoy. Just keep in mind it needs to mix with dark chocolate. Beyond that, simply combine the 2 flavors for a slightly sweet drink that keeps you warm and cozy.
Recipe Tips for the Best Tasting Dark Chocolate Coffee
- We do NOT recommend using 100% dark chocolate. It will not melt well and tastes more bitter than lower percentage varieties.
- The sugar or sweetener in the recipe card is optional. Again, taste test the coffee before serving and add sugar (or sweetener) if needed.
What’s the best type of chocolate to use?
We like really like dark chocolate since it’s not super sweet. Dark chocolate bars and squares are sold with percentage values. The higher the value, the purer the dark chocolate (and more bitter). So, if you want a sweeter dark chocolate, then go for a lower percentage. For example, 70% dark chocolate will be sweeter than 85% dark chocolate.
How to Make Dark Chocolate Coffee
- First, brew 16-ounces of your favorite coffee. Next, break apart 4-ounces of high-quality dark chocolate. Place them into a medium saucepan. Once the coffee is done, carefully, pour it over the chocolate in the pan. Place the saucepan over low heat and use a whisk to combine the ingredients.
- Then, when the chocolate has completely melted, turn off the heat. Afterward, grab 2 (10-12 ounce) coffee mugs. Pour 1-ounce of heavy cream and some granulated sugar into each mug. Only add the sugar if you know you want a sweeter flavor. You can always taste the coffee first then add the sugar.
- Last, pour the chocolate coffee into the mugs. Stir and serve as-is of with any garnishes to desire. For a really decadent drink, top it with some whipped cream and chocolate shavings. Kim and I hope you enjoy it and wish you all the best 🙂
Our Favorite Ways to Serve this Coffee
Ingredients
- 16 ounces freshly brewed coffee
- 4 ounces dark chocolate
- 2 ounces heavy cream, or adjust to taste
- granulated sugar, or sweetener of choice
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Instructions
- Place freshly brewed coffee and chocolate in a medium saucepan. Heat over low heat, and whisk until the chocolate melts and the coffee is smooth. Remove from heat.16 ounces freshly brewed coffee4 ounces dark chocolate
- Divide the heavy cream between 2 coffee mugs. Pour the chocolate coffee into the mugs, and add sugar or sweetener to taste. Stir to combine.2 ounces heavy creamgranulated sugar
- Enjoy hot!
Notes
- The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 10 ounces of the dark chocolate coffee.
- Leftovers can be stored in your fridge, in a sealed container, for up to 2-days.
I had 40% chocolate so that’s what I used. I also added raw sugar and a little bit of hershey surip. I put heavy cream in the cups and my ninja coffee maker has a built-in frother so I whipped it up a little bit first. Then since I happened to have a can of real dairy whipped cream in the spray can, I garnished it with some of that. Yes I made the super naughty version and I don’t feel bad about it at all
Sounds great Jack, thank you for sharing!