Black Forest AeroPress with Cherry Ganache
A tasty coffee treat with rich chocolate and sweet cherry ganache for a decadent twist
January 23, 2025
Love Black Forest cake? This coffee creation brings those classic German dessert flavors right to your cup! Rich chocolate notes blend perfectly with sweet cherry ganache for an indulgent coffee experience you won't forget.
This recipe is surprisingly simple to make at home. Using your AeroPress and a medium-dark roast coffee as the base, we'll add homemade cherry ganache and a touch of chocolate. It's perfect for dessert time or when you want to treat yourself to something special.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Get ready to fall in love with this dessert-inspired coffee creation!
- Perfect blend of chocolate and cherry flavors
- Quick and easy to make at home
- Customizable sweetness levels
- Great alternative to traditional dessert
Black Forest AeroPress with Cherry Ganache
A tasty coffee treat with rich chocolate and sweet cherry ganache for a decadent twist
Black Forest Coffee, Cherry Coffee, Chocolate Coffee, AeroPress Recipe, Dessert Coffee, German Coffee
Equipment
- AeroPress
- Coffee grinder
- Scale
- Kettle
- Blender
- Small saucepan
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 17g medium-dark roast coffee beans
- 200ml hot water (195°F/90°C)
- 100g fresh cherries, pitted
- 100g dark chocolate (70% cocoa), chopped
- 60ml heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- **For the Cherry Ganache:** 1. Blend pitted cherries until smooth 2. Heat cream until just simmering 3. Pour over chopped chocolate 4. Add cherry puree, vanilla, and salt 5. Stir until smooth
- **For the Coffee:** 1. Grind coffee beans to medium-fine consistency 2. Set up AeroPress in standard position 3. Add ground coffee and hot water 4. Stir gently for 10 seconds 5. Press slowly after 1:30 minutes
- **Assembly:** 1. Add 2 tablespoons cherry ganache to serving cup 2. Press coffee directly over ganache 3. Stir gently to combine 4. Top with a dollop of remaining ganache
Pro Tips
- Use fresh, medium-dark roast coffee beans ground just before brewing
- Heat your cherry ganache gently to prevent splitting
- Serve immediately while the ganache is still warm and silky
- Store leftover ganache in an airtight container for up to 3 days
Calories: 245kcal, Carbohydrates: 28g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 15g, Saturated Fat: 9g, Cholesterol: 25mg, Sodium: 65mg, Potassium: 285mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 20g, Calcium: 45mg, Iron: 2mg
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Summary
Cook Time:
PT5M
Servings:
1 serving
Total Time:
PT20M
Prep. Time:
PT15M
