Dark Chocolate Cherry AeroPress with Amaretto Cream
A rich coffee treat with dark chocolate, sweet cherries, and creamy amaretto finish
January 1, 2025
Love chocolate-covered cherries? This decadent coffee drink combines the deep flavors of dark chocolate and sweet cherries with smooth coffee, topped with a dreamy amaretto cream that'll make your taste buds dance!
This fancy-looking drink is surprisingly simple to make at home. Using the AeroPress brewing method brings out the best in your dark roast coffee, while the chocolate and cherry flavors blend perfectly. Perfect for after-dinner treats or weekend dessert coffee.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This isn't your ordinary coffee drink! Here's why you'll fall in love:
- Rich chocolate and cherry combo that tastes like your favorite candy
- Super smooth thanks to the AeroPress brewing method
- Fancy but easy to make at home
- Perfect dessert alternative that satisfies sweet cravings
Dark Chocolate Cherry AeroPress with Amaretto Cream
A rich coffee treat with dark chocolate, sweet cherries, and creamy amaretto finish
Coffee, Dark Chocolate, Cherry, Amaretto, AeroPress, Dessert Coffee, Hot Coffee, Boozy Coffee
Equipment
- AeroPress
- Coffee grinder
- Kettle
- Whisk or hand mixer
- Coffee mug
- Measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 18g dark roast coffee beans, finely ground
- 200ml hot water (195°F)
- 15ml dark chocolate syrup
- 15ml natural cherry syrup
- 60ml heavy cream
- 15ml Amaretto liqueur
- Dark chocolate shavings for garnish
- 1 maraschino cherry for garnish
Instructions
- Set up your AeroPress with the filter and rinse with hot water
- Add ground coffee to the AeroPress
- Add chocolate syrup and cherry syrup to your serving mug
- Pour hot water over coffee grounds and stir gently
- After 1 minute, press the AeroPress directly into your mug with the syrups
- Whip heavy cream with Amaretto until soft peaks form
- Top coffee with Amaretto cream
- Garnish with chocolate shavings and a maraschino cherry
Pro Tips
- Use a dark roast coffee for the best chocolate pairing
- Warm your chocolate syrup slightly for better mixing
- Chill your cream thoroughly before whipping for the best texture
- Look for natural cherry syrup without artificial colors
Calories: 285kcal, Carbohydrates: 28g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 16g, Saturated Fat: 10g, Cholesterol: 55mg, Sodium: 45mg, Potassium: 185mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 24g, Calcium: 48mg, Iron: 0.5mg
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Summary
Cook Time:
PT3M
Servings:
1 serving
Total Time:
PT8M
Prep. Time:
PT5M
