Black Forest AeroPress with Cherry Compote
A delicious coffee treat with rich chocolate and sweet cherries, inspired by Black Forest cake
January 3, 2025
Love Black Forest cake? This creative AeroPress recipe brings those classic German dessert flavors right to your coffee cup! Rich chocolate notes blend perfectly with sweet cherry compote for a truly special drink.
This recipe uses a medium-dark roast coffee that pairs beautifully with the homemade cherry compote. The AeroPress brewing method creates a smooth, full-bodied base that's perfect for highlighting the chocolate and cherry flavors. Great for dessert or as a special weekend treat!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Get ready to fall in love with this unique coffee creation!
- Perfect blend of coffee, chocolate, and cherry flavors
- Easy to make with simple ingredients
- Customizable sweetness levels
- Great alternative to traditional dessert
Black Forest AeroPress with Cherry Compote
A delicious coffee treat with rich chocolate and sweet cherries, inspired by Black Forest cake
Black Forest Coffee, AeroPress Coffee, Cherry Coffee, Chocolate Coffee, German Coffee, Dessert Coffee
Equipment
- AeroPress
- Coffee grinder
- Kettle
- Small saucepan
- Coffee filters
- Spoon
Ingredients
- 18g medium-dark roast coffee beans
- 200ml hot water (195°F/90°C)
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp cherry compote (1 cup fresh cherries, 2 tbsp sugar, 1 tbsp lemon juice)
- Whipped cream for topping (optional)
Instructions
- **For the cherry compote:** Pit and halve cherries, combine with sugar and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes until soft and syrupy. Let cool.
- Grind coffee beans to a medium-fine consistency
- Set up AeroPress in standard position with filter
- Add coffee grounds and cocoa powder to AeroPress
- Pour hot water and stir gently
- Steep for 1 minute, then press slowly
- Add 2 tablespoons of cherry compote to the coffee
- Stir to combine and top with whipped cream if desired
Pro Tips
- Use fresh or frozen cherries for the best-tasting compote
- Choose a medium-dark roast coffee with chocolate notes
- Make the cherry compote ahead and store in the fridge for up to a week
- Warm the compote slightly before adding to hot coffee
Calories: 185kcal, Carbohydrates: 42g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 2g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 15mg, Potassium: 248mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 32g, Vitamin C: 8mg, Calcium: 28mg, Iron: 1mg
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Summary
Cook Time:
PT10M
Servings:
1 serving
Total Time:
PT25M
Prep. Time:
PT15M
