Chocolate Coffee

Chocolate coffee is a chocolate flavoured coffee drink prepared by the addition of chocolate to the regular coffee ingredients like coffee, sugar and milk. This creamy and delicious coffee is served hot as well as chilled. Chocolate and coffee are two flavours that taste great together, and this popular drink combines the tempting taste of chocolate with the refreshing flavour of coffee.

Ingredients Used and Preparation of Chocolate Flavored Coffee

Ingredients required for preparing chocolate flavoured coffee include instant coffee powder, milk, sugar, chocolate, and optionally whipped cream and grated chocolate for garnish.

To prepare the drink, chocolate is broken into small pieces, or grated in a bowl. Milk, sugar and coffee powder are added to this, and the contents are heated in a microwave on high power for a minute. They are then mixed, and blended well in a blender. After this, more milk is added along with ice cubes and the mixture is blended again. It is then ready to serve.

For preparing the hot version of this drink, the coffee, chocolate, milk and sugar mix, after being heated in a microwave, is poured into glasses, and hot milk is poured on it. The contents are mixed well to prepare delicious hot chocolate coffee.

Serving Chocolate Flavoured Coffee

The coffee can be served hot or chilled. It is often topped with whipped cream and garnished with grated chocolate before serving.  The cold version is quite popular during summers.

 Chocolate Coffee Recipe Variations

• Mocha: This is prepared by mixing espresso coffee with steamed milk and chocolate syrup. The drink can be topped with sweetened whipped cream.
• Chocolate & Coffee Milkshake: The drink is prepared with instant coffee granules, hot chocolate mix, milk, vanilla extract and vanilla ice cream. To prepare it, the ingredients are mixed in a blender till they achieve a smooth consistency.
• Chocolate-Coffee Sauce: This is a delicious sauce prepared with the very palatable combination of coffee and chocolate, which is often used as a topping for different kinds of desserts.
• Other Recipes: Chocolate and coffee flavoured cakes, cupcakes, puddings and various other types of desserts are also quite popular. Chocolate mousse is another popular dessert, and the chocolate coffee recipe for this dish suggests use of espresso, chocolate, heavy cream, eggs, milk, sugar and butter. Chocolate and coffee icings are often used to decorate cakes. The same combination of coffee and chocolate flavours is also used in a wide variety of cookies.

Health Benefits of Chocolate Flavoured Coffee

This drink  being rich in chocolate is known to have an anti-depressant effect on the human mind. The coffee, which contains caffeine, is known to activate the central nervous system and thus provide relief from stress and fatigue, acting as an instant energizer. Milk is laden with most essential nutrients, particularly calcium. The sweetener used adds extra calories to the chocolate coffee.