Black Forest Cold Brew with Cherry Compote

A dreamy cold brew coffee with sweet cherry compote and chocolate - Black Forest cake in a cup!

Love Black Forest cake? This cold brew creation brings those classic German dessert flavors right to your coffee cup! Rich cold brew coffee meets sweet-tart cherry compote and velvety chocolate sauce for an amazing drink that'll make your taste buds dance.

This coffee treat is surprisingly simple to make at home. Start with smooth cold brew coffee (medium-dark roast works best), add our quick homemade cherry compote, and finish with chocolate sauce and whipped cream. Perfect for summer afternoons or whenever you need a special coffee moment!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Get ready to fall in love with this indulgent coffee treat!

Super refreshing yet dessert-like
Make-ahead friendly - cold brew and compote can be prepared in advance
Customizable sweetness levels
Instagram-worthy presentation

Black Forest Cold Brew with Cherry Compote

A dreamy cold brew coffee with sweet cherry compote and chocolate - Black Forest cake in a cup!

Cold Brew Coffee, Black Forest, Cherry Coffee, Chocolate Coffee, Iced Coffee, German Coffee, Coffee Dessert

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Equipment

Large jar for cold brew
Fine-mesh sieve
Cheesecloth
Saucepan
Tall glasses

Ingredients

1 cup coarse ground coffee beans (medium-dark roast)
4 cups cold filtered water
2 cups fresh or frozen dark sweet cherries, pitted
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons chocolate sauce
Whipped cream for topping
Chocolate shavings for garnish

Instructions

**For the cold brew**: Combine ground coffee with cold water in a large jar. Stir gently, cover, and refrigerate for 12 hours.
**For the cherry compote**: Combine cherries, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes until thickened. Cool completely.
**Strain the cold brew** through a fine-mesh sieve lined with cheesecloth.
**To assemble**: In tall glasses, add 2 tablespoons cherry compote, fill with ice, pour cold brew coffee, drizzle with chocolate sauce.
**Top** with whipped cream, more cherry compote, and chocolate shavings.

Pro Tips

**Cold brew concentrate**: Use a 1:4 coffee-to-water ratio for the best flavor
**Cherry selection**: Fresh or frozen dark sweet cherries work best for the compote
**Make ahead**: Prepare the cold brew and cherry compote up to 5 days in advance
**Storage tip**: Keep the cherry compote refrigerated in an airtight container

Calories: 245kcal, Carbohydrates: 48g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Cholesterol: 15mg, Sodium: 42mg, Potassium: 390mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 42g, Vitamin A: 154IU, Vitamin C: 8mg, Calcium: 45mg, Iron: 1mg

Iced

Dessert

Beverage

Drink

German