Chocolate Cracking Iced Latte (Print View)

A cool espresso and milk drink topped with a delicate, cracking chocolate layer for a rich taste.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Coffee

01 - 2 shots (2 fl oz) freshly brewed espresso

→ Dairy

02 - 1 cup (8 fl oz) whole milk or plant-based milk

→ Chocolate Layer

03 - 2.8 oz dark or milk chocolate, chopped
04 - 1 tsp coconut oil (optional)

→ Sweetener

05 - 1–2 tsp simple syrup or sugar, to taste

→ Ice

06 - 2 cups ice cubes

# Directions:

01 - Prepare 2 shots of espresso and allow to cool slightly.
02 - Melt chopped chocolate with coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler until smooth and glossy.
03 - Divide ice cubes evenly between two tall glasses.
04 - Pour ½ cup cold milk into each glass and add sweetener if desired.
05 - Slowly pour 1 shot of espresso over the milk and ice in each glass.
06 - Gently spoon or drizzle melted chocolate over each latte, forming a thin solid layer.
07 - Serve immediately. Crack the chocolate layer with a spoon or straw and stir before drinking.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The chocolate layer cracks with a theatrical snap that makes every sip feel like an event.
  • Its far more interesting than a standard iced latte but takes barely any extra effort.
  • You control the sweetness and can swap milk or chocolate types to suit your mood.
02 -
  • If the espresso is too hot when you add the chocolate, it will melt into the drink instead of forming a shell.
  • Don't skip the ice, you need that immediate cold to set the chocolate in place.
  • Stir gently after cracking or the chocolate clumps instead of swirling smoothly into the coffee.
03 -
  • Use a spoon to drizzle the chocolate in a spiral pattern, it sets prettier and cracks more evenly.
  • If the chocolate is too thick to pour, stir in another half teaspoon of coconut oil to loosen it.
  • Make extra chocolate and keep it in a jar, you can reheat it for your next latte without starting from scratch.
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