Cherry Almond Moka Pot with Dark Chocolate Shavings
A cozy moka pot coffee with sweet cherries, almond, and rich dark chocolate shavings
February 25, 2025
Love chocolate-covered cherries? This Cherry Almond Moka Pot coffee brings together rich espresso-style coffee with sweet cherry syrup, creamy almond milk, and decadent dark chocolate shavings. It's like dessert in a cup, but totally acceptable for breakfast!
This cafe-style drink is surprisingly simple to make at home. Using a moka pot creates the perfect strong coffee base that stands up beautifully to the cherry and almond flavors. Made with medium-dark roast coffee and topped with chocolate shavings, it's perfect for slow weekend mornings or afternoon treats.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Here's why this coffee will become your new favorite:
- Rich cafe-style taste without the coffee shop price tag
- Super easy to make with just a moka pot and basic ingredients
- Perfect balance of cherry sweetness and chocolate richness
- Customizable sweetness to match your taste
Cherry Almond Moka Pot with Dark Chocolate Shavings
A cozy moka pot coffee with sweet cherries, almond, and rich dark chocolate shavings
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Equipment
- Moka pot
- Small saucepan
- Coffee grinder
- Cheese grater or chocolate shaver
- Measuring spoons
- Serving mug
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons medium-dark roast coffee, finely ground
- 6 oz water
- 2 oz unsweetened almond milk
- 1 oz cherry syrup
- 1/2 oz dark chocolate for shaving
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
Instructions
- Fill the bottom chamber of your moka pot with hot water up to the valve
- Add finely ground coffee to the filter basket, level it without tamping
- Assemble the moka pot and place on medium heat
- While coffee brews, warm almond milk in a separate small saucepan
- Once coffee is ready, stir in cherry syrup and almond extract
- Pour in the warm almond milk
- Top with fresh dark chocolate shavings
- Serve immediately while hot
Pro Tips
- Use a medium-dark roast coffee for the best flavor balance
- Warm your almond milk separately to prevent diluting the coffee
- Grate the chocolate just before serving for the prettiest presentation
- Store any leftover cherry syrup in the fridge for up to 2 weeks
Calories: 185kcal, Carbohydrates: 24g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Sodium: 65mg, Potassium: 198mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 19g, Calcium: 93mg, Iron: 1mg
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Summary
Cook Time:
PT10M
Servings:
1 serving
Total Time:
PT15M
Prep. Time:
PT5M
