Dark Chocolate Cherry AeroPress with Vanilla Bean
A rich coffee treat with dark chocolate and sweet cherry flavors, finished with real vanilla bean
February 24, 2025
Love chocolate-covered cherries? This AeroPress recipe transforms your favorite treat into a delicious coffee experience. Rich dark chocolate and sweet cherry flavors blend perfectly with freshly ground coffee, while real vanilla bean adds an amazing creamy finish.
This recipe comes together in minutes using the AeroPress brewing method. We recommend using a medium-dark roast coffee to complement the chocolate and cherry notes. The vanilla bean seeds add a natural sweetness that ties everything together beautifully. Perfect for dessert or as a special morning treat!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Here's why this recipe will become your new favorite:
- Real vanilla bean adds natural sweetness and amazing aroma
- Quick brewing with AeroPress takes just 2 minutes
- Perfect balance of chocolate, cherry, and coffee flavors
- Customizable sweetness to match your taste preferences
Dark Chocolate Cherry AeroPress with Vanilla Bean
A rich coffee treat with dark chocolate and sweet cherry flavors, finished with real vanilla bean
Dark Chocolate Coffee, Cherry Coffee, AeroPress Coffee, Vanilla Bean Coffee, Flavored Coffee, Hot Coffee
Equipment
- AeroPress coffee maker
- Coffee grinder
- Digital scale
- Kettle
- Sharp knife
- Coffee mug
Ingredients
- 17g medium-dark roast coffee beans, freshly ground
- 1 vanilla bean pod
- 1 tbsp dark chocolate syrup
- 1 tbsp natural cherry syrup
- 200ml hot water (195°F/90°C)
- Ice cubes (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Split vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape out seeds. Set aside.
- Place AeroPress filter in cap and rinse with hot water.
- Add ground coffee to AeroPress chamber.
- Add dark chocolate syrup and cherry syrup.
- Add vanilla bean seeds.
- Pour hot water to fill chamber (about 200ml).
- Stir gently for 10 seconds.
- Attach cap and let steep for 1 minute.
- Flip AeroPress onto mug and press slowly for 30 seconds.
- Add more hot water if desired to dilute to taste.
Pro Tips
- Use freshly ground coffee for the best flavor - aim for a medium-fine grind
- Split and scrape the vanilla bean pod completely to get all the tiny seeds
- Store leftover vanilla bean pod in sugar to make vanilla sugar for future use
- Warm your mug before brewing for optimal temperature
Calories: 185kcal, Carbohydrates: 42g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 1g, Saturated Fat: 0.5g, Sodium: 25mg, Potassium: 135mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 38g, Calcium: 25mg, Iron: 0.5mg
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Summary
Cook Time:
PT2M
Servings:
1 serving (8 oz)
Total Time:
PT7M
Prep. Time:
PT5M
