Dark Chocolate Cherry Pour Over with Vanilla Bean
A rich coffee treat with dark chocolate, sweet cherries, and smooth vanilla bean
May 27, 2025
Love chocolate-covered cherries? This pour-over coffee brings those amazing flavors together with rich dark chocolate, sweet cherries, and real vanilla bean for a coffee experience that'll make your morning special!
This recipe uses a medium-dark roast coffee that pairs perfectly with the chocolate and fruit notes. The pour-over method brings out all the flavors, while the vanilla bean adds a creamy sweetness. It's perfect for slow weekend mornings or when you want to treat yourself to something extra special.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This isn't your ordinary cup of coffee! Here's why you'll love it:
- Rich chocolate and cherry flavors that taste like dessert
- Real vanilla bean adds natural sweetness
- Pour-over method brings out complex flavors
- Easy to customize the sweetness level
Dark Chocolate Cherry Pour Over with Vanilla Bean
A rich coffee treat with dark chocolate, sweet cherries, and smooth vanilla bean
Pour Over Coffee, Dark Chocolate Coffee, Cherry Coffee, Vanilla Bean Coffee, Hot Coffee, Flavored Coffee
Equipment
- Pour-over dripper
- Paper filter
- Coffee grinder
- Kettle
- Scale
- Mug
Ingredients
- 20g medium-dark roast coffee beans
- 300ml filtered water (205°F)
- 1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
- 15g high-quality dark chocolate, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons cherry syrup
- Optional: whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- Heat filtered water to 205°F
- Grind coffee beans to medium-fine consistency
- Place filter in pour-over dripper and rinse with hot water
- Add ground coffee to filter
- Place chopped chocolate and split vanilla bean in your mug
- Pour a small amount of hot water over coffee to bloom (30 seconds)
- Gradually pour remaining water in circular motion
- Add cherry syrup to brewed coffee and stir until chocolate melts
- Remove vanilla bean, top with whipped cream if desired
Pro Tips
- Use freshly ground coffee for the best flavor
- Heat your mug with hot water before brewing
- Split the vanilla bean lengthwise to release more flavor
- Choose high-quality dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher)
- Store leftover vanilla beans in an airtight container
Calories: 185kcal, Carbohydrates: 28g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Sodium: 15mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 20g, Iron: 1mg, Calcium: 25mg
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Summary
Cook Time:
PT5M
Servings:
1 serving (12 oz)
Total Time:
PT10M
Prep. Time:
PT5M
