Dark Cherry AeroPress with Cacao Nibs
A rich coffee treat with dark cherry sweetness and chocolatey cacao nibs
May 12, 2025
Love chocolate-covered cherries? This AeroPress recipe combines the deep richness of coffee with sweet dark cherries and crunchy cacao nibs for a dessert-like coffee experience that'll make your taste buds dance!
This recipe is a breeze to make at home. Using a medium-dark roast coffee as your base, the natural cherry syrup adds fruity sweetness while cacao nibs bring a subtle chocolate crunch. It's perfect for those moments when you want something special but don't want to visit a café.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Here's why this coffee creation will become your new favorite:
- Perfect balance of coffee, fruit, and chocolate
- Quick and easy to make with the AeroPress
- Customizable sweetness levels
- Rich in antioxidants from both coffee and cacao
Dark Cherry AeroPress with Cacao Nibs
A rich coffee treat with dark cherry sweetness and chocolatey cacao nibs
Coffee, AeroPress, Cherry Coffee, Cacao Nibs, Dark Cherry Coffee, Chocolate Coffee, Hot Coffee
Equipment
- AeroPress
- AeroPress filters
- Coffee grinder
- Kettle
- Scale
- Spoon
- Coffee mug
Ingredients
- 17g medium-dark roast coffee, finely ground
- 30ml dark cherry syrup
- 5g cacao nibs
- 200ml hot water (195°F/90°C)
- Ice cubes (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Place the AeroPress filter in the cap and rinse with hot water
- Add ground coffee to the AeroPress chamber
- Pour 50ml of hot water over the grounds and stir gently
- Wait 30 seconds for the coffee to bloom
- Add remaining hot water up to the '2' mark
- Attach the cap and wait 1 minute
- Flip the AeroPress onto your mug and press gently
- Add the cherry syrup and stir well
- Top with crushed cacao nibs
- Serve hot, or over ice if desired
Pro Tips
- Use fresh, medium-dark roast coffee ground slightly finer than table salt
- Warm your cherry syrup slightly before adding to help it blend better
- Crush the cacao nibs lightly to release more chocolate flavor
- Store any leftover cherry syrup in the refrigerator for up to two weeks
Calories: 125kcal, Carbohydrates: 28g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 3g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 22g, Iron: 1mg, Potassium: 150mg
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Summary
Cook Time:
PT2M
Servings:
1 serving (8 oz)
Total Time:
PT7M
Prep. Time:
PT5M
