Roasted Chestnut Mocha with Winter Spice Cloud

A cozy winter mocha with roasted chestnuts and a dreamy spiced whipped cream cloud

Love the magical flavors of winter? This Roasted Chestnut Mocha combines rich espresso with smooth chocolate and real roasted chestnuts for a drink that tastes like a snowy day in a cup. The spiced whipped cream cloud on top adds a touch of winter magic with hints of nutmeg and cinnamon.

This cafe-style drink is surprisingly easy to make at home. Start with a dark roast coffee or espresso, mix in our homemade chestnut-chocolate sauce, and top it with the spiced whipped cream cloud. Perfect for holiday mornings or cozy afternoon treats.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This winter warmer brings the coffee shop experience right to your kitchen!

Real roasted chestnuts add authentic winter flavor
Homemade chocolate sauce beats store-bought every time
Spiced whipped cream cloud makes it extra special
Perfect for holiday entertaining

Roasted Chestnut Mocha with Winter Spice Cloud

A cozy winter mocha with roasted chestnuts and a dreamy spiced whipped cream cloud

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Equipment

Espresso machine or coffee maker
Blender
Double boiler
Electric mixer
Measuring cups and spoons
Saucepan

Ingredients

4 shots espresso or 1 cup strong dark roast coffee
8 roasted chestnuts, peeled and chopped
3 oz dark chocolate (70% cocoa), chopped
1 cup whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of sea salt

Instructions

Blend roasted chestnuts with 1/4 cup warm milk until smooth
Melt chocolate in a double boiler, stir in chestnut mixture
Brew espresso or strong coffee
Heat remaining milk until steaming
Whip heavy cream with sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla until soft peaks form
In each mug, combine 2 shots espresso with 2-3 tablespoons chestnut-chocolate mixture
Add steamed milk and stir well
Top with spiced whipped cream cloud
Garnish with a sprinkle of cocoa powder and crushed chestnuts

Pro Tips

**Toast the chestnuts** until they're deeply fragrant for the best flavor
**Use high-quality dark chocolate** (70% cocoa) for a richer mocha taste
**Chill your mixing bowl** before making the whipped cream cloud
**Grind coffee beans** just before brewing for the freshest taste

Calories: 385kcal, Carbohydrates: 32g, Protein: 8g, Fat: 26g, Saturated Fat: 15g, Cholesterol: 82mg, Sodium: 95mg, Potassium: 312mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 24g, Calcium: 165mg, Iron: 2mg

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