Black Forest Cold Brew with Cherry Cream

A decadent cold brew coffee with sweet cherry cream and rich chocolate notes

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 cherry cream and dark chocolate for a drink that's both refreshing and indulgent.

This coffee treat is surprisingly simple to make at home. Start with smooth cold brew coffee (medium-dark roast works best), then layer it with homemade cherry cream and a touch of chocolate syrup. Perfect for summer afternoons or whenever you need a special coffee moment.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This isn't your ordinary cold brew! Here's why you'll love it:

Perfect balance of coffee, chocolate, and fruit
Make ahead cherry cream keeps for days
Customizable sweetness level
Instagram-worthy layers that look amazing

Black Forest Cold Brew with Cherry Cream

A decadent cold brew coffee with sweet cherry cream and rich chocolate notes

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

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Equipment

Cold brew maker or large jar
Fine mesh strainer
Mixing bowl
Tall glasses
Spoon for layering

Ingredients

2 cups cold brew coffee concentrate
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup cherry syrup
2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Ice cubes
Whipped cream for topping
Dark chocolate shavings for garnish
2 maraschino cherries for garnish

Instructions

Prepare cold brew concentrate by steeping coarse ground coffee with cold water for 12 hours
Mix heavy cream, cherry syrup, and vanilla extract until well combined
Fill glasses with ice cubes
Drizzle chocolate syrup along the inside of each glass
Pour cold brew coffee concentrate halfway up each glass
Slowly pour the cherry cream mixture over the back of a spoon to create a layered effect
Top with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and a maraschino cherry

Pro Tips

Use coarse ground coffee for the best cold brew results
Make the cherry cream a day ahead for better flavor
Layer ingredients slowly for distinct layers
Chill glasses beforehand for the best presentation

Calories: 245kcal, Carbohydrates: 22g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 18g, Saturated Fat: 11g, Cholesterol: 65mg, Sodium: 45mg, Potassium: 125mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 19g, Calcium: 55mg, Iron: 0.5mg

Iced

Dessert

Beverage

Drink

German