Snacks · Warm chocolate drinks
Coffee Chocolate Sipping Cups
Coffee-flavored chocolate discs give this small drink both cacao depth and a roasted aroma. Their stone-ground texture stays slightly grainy even after whisking, which suits a slow-sipping cup.
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- Total
- 12 min
- Active
- 5 min
- Servings
- Calories
- 216 cal / serving
- Difficulty
- Easy
Ingredients · 2 servings
- 1 disc (about 1.35 ounces) 55% dark coffee chocolate, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Morton And Bassett 100% Organic Ground Cinnamon - 2.3 oz2.3 OZ · $11.11 - 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 2 tablespoons waterpantry staple
- 1 pinch fine saltpantry staple
Checked items are in your order. Amounts scale with servings; products are sold as whole packages.
Steps
Chop the disc
Cut the coffee chocolate into small pieces so it warms evenly. Measure the milk, water, cinnamon and salt before turning on the stove.
Warm the milk
Heat milk and water in a small heavy saucepan over medium-low heat for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring, until steaming with small bubbles at the edge; do not boil.
⏱ 3–4 min
Whisk the chocolate
Reduce heat to low, add chocolate, cinnamon and salt, and whisk for 2 to 3 minutes until the pieces melt. Expect a fine grain from the stone-ground chocolate rather than a perfectly smooth sauce.
⏱ 2–3 min
Pour small cups
Remove from heat, whisk vigorously for 20 seconds to lift a little foam and divide between two heatproof cups. Let cool to a comfortable sipping temperature before serving.
⏱ 20 sec
Nutrition per serving estimated
1 serving = 1 small cup (half of the prepared drink)
- Calories
- 216
- Protein
- 6.7 g
- Carbs
- 20.5 g
- Fat
- 11.9 g
- Fiber
- 1.3 g
- Sugar
- 18.4 g
- Sodium
- 156 mg
Estimated from package nutrition labels and USDA FoodData Central values. Actual values vary.
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Keep the heat low after adding chocolate to avoid scorching milk at the bottom.
Stir again just before pouring because fine cacao particles can settle.
Unsweetened oat milk can replace whole milk for a dairy-free variation; check the drink and chocolate labels for your needs.
If using plain dark chocolate instead of the coffee disc, the drink will lack the roasted coffee note; do not assume they taste identical.
Storage, serving and make-ahead
Storage
Refrigerate leftovers promptly in a covered container at 40°F (4°C) or below for up to 2 days. Reheat gently while stirring; discard after more than 2 hours at room temperature.
Serving suggestions
Serve in two small heatproof cups as an evening snack drink. The coffee chocolate contains coffee, so choose serving time with that in mind.
Make ahead
Chop the disc and measure cinnamon ahead. Prepare the drink close to serving, or refrigerate it promptly and rewarm slowly with frequent stirring.
Allergens and product labels
Contains: milk.
Check each product label for allergen details.
Questions about this recipe
Why is the drink slightly grainy?
Stone-ground chocolate retains fine cacao and sugar particles. Whisking disperses them but will not turn the drink into a completely smooth ganache.
Does this chocolate contain coffee?
Yes, the coffee-flavored disc includes coffee beans. Check your package label, especially if choosing a different flavor or avoiding coffee.
About this recipe
Estimates use package labels and USDA data; actual values vary.
By Akechi · Published .
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