Midnight Mocha Cold Brew with Cherry Ganache

A rich cold brew coffee with dark chocolate and sweet cherry ganache swirl

Love dark chocolate and coffee? This Midnight Mocha Cold Brew combines smooth cold brew coffee with rich dark chocolate and a surprising twist of sweet cherry ganache. It's like dessert in a glass, but totally acceptable for breakfast!

This copycat recipe is super simple to make at home. Just combine your favorite dark roast coffee beans (coarse ground) with cold water overnight, then mix with homemade chocolate-cherry sauce. The cold brew method creates a smooth, less acidic base that pairs perfectly with the rich ganache. Great for hot summer days or whenever you need a fancy coffee fix.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Get ready to fall in love with your new favorite coffee drink!

Less acidic than regular coffee thanks to the cold brew method
Make ahead friendly - cold brew keeps for up to 2 weeks
Customizable sweetness - adjust the ganache to your taste
Restaurant quality at a fraction of the price

Midnight Mocha Cold Brew with Cherry Ganache

A rich cold brew coffee with dark chocolate and sweet cherry ganache swirl

Cold Brew Coffee, Mocha, Cherry Chocolate, Iced Coffee, Starbucks Copycat, Coffee Drink

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Equipment

Large jar or pitcher
Fine-mesh sieve
Cheesecloth
Small saucepan
Mixing bowl
Whisk

Ingredients

1 cup coarse ground dark roast coffee beans
4 cups cold filtered water
4 oz dark chocolate (70% cocoa), chopped
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup cherry preserves
Ice cubes
Whipped cream for topping (optional)

Instructions

Combine ground coffee and cold water in a large jar. Stir gently to saturate grounds
Cover and refrigerate for 12 hours or overnight
Strain coffee through a fine-mesh sieve lined with cheesecloth
For the ganache: Heat heavy cream until just simmering
Pour hot cream over chopped chocolate, let stand 1 minute
Stir until smooth, then mix in cherry preserves
To serve: Fill glasses with ice, add cold brew coffee (dilute with water if desired)
Drizzle with cherry ganache and top with whipped cream if using

Pro Tips

Use coarse ground coffee beans for best cold brew results
Store cold brew concentrate in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks
Warm the heavy cream before making ganache to ensure smooth melting
Make extra cherry ganache - it's great on ice cream too!

Calories: 285kcal, Carbohydrates: 24g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 21g, Saturated Fat: 13g, Cholesterol: 45mg, Sodium: 25mg, Potassium: 201mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 18g, Calcium: 48mg, Iron: 2mg

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