Description
Indulge in a luxurious Cardamom Spiced Espresso with Chocolate Drizzle. This recipe combines aromatic cardamom, rich espresso, and decadent chocolate for a truly extraordinary coffee experience.
Ingredients
- Espresso Coffee Grounds (18g / 0.6oz): Use a medium to dark roast for a robust base.
- Water for Espresso (30ml / 1 fl oz): Filtered water at 195-205°F (90-96°C) is best.
- Granulated Sugar (50g / ¼ cup): For the cardamom simple syrup.
- Water for Simple Syrup (5ml / 1 tsp): Filtered water.
- Ground Cardamom (1g / ½ tsp) or 2 Crushed Cardamom Pods: Adds warm spice.
- Dark Chocolate (70% Cocoa) (30g / 1oz): Provides rich chocolate flavor.
- Heavy Cream (15ml / 1 tbsp): For a smooth chocolate ganache.
- Sea Salt (Pinch): Enhances flavors.
- Cocoa Powder (for dusting): For visual appeal.
- Orange Zest (Optional Garnish): Adds citrus aroma.
Instructions
- Brew Cardamom Syrup: Combine sugar, water, and cardamom; simmer until dissolved. Steep for 5 minutes, then strain and cool.
- Pull Espresso: Brew a single shot of espresso (30ml / 1 fl oz) with 18g (0.6oz) of grounds.
- Infuse with Syrup: Add 15ml (1 tbsp) cardamom syrup to espresso and stir.
- Prepare Ganache: Melt chocolate and cream using a bain-marie until smooth.
- Plate and Garnish: Drizzle ganache over espresso, dust with cocoa, and add optional orange zest.
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy while hot.
Notes
For a more intense cardamom flavor, use crushed pods in the syrup. Adjust syrup amount to your sweetness preference. Experiment with different chocolate percentages.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Brewing
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 25 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg