Spiced and creamy chocolate, chili, and vanilla coffee

Name: Spiced and creamy chocolate, chili, and vanilla coffee
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: Instant coffee Nescafé Gold 1 spoonful; Dark chocolate 0.9 oz; Vanilla bean ½; Green Peperoncino to taste; Sugar 2 ½ tsp; Water 0.4 cup; Ice 7 oz; Dark chocolate to taste

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Gluten Free
Vegetarian

Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Serving: 1

PRESENTATION

Picture this: You're on a sun-drenched Italian piazza, sipping a creamy spiced chocolate delight—really, it's something else. Inspired by the classic Italian caffè shakerato, this drink has a bold twist. Sweet chocolate, spicy chili, and aromatic vanilla combine for a taste that's truly unique. It's a chili chocolate recipe that's taken Italy by storm. Italians—who love their coffee experiments—are all over this. The smooth chocolate? It melts perfectly with a gentle chili kick, and the vanilla, well, it just ties everything together beautifully.

Across Italian cities like Milan and Rome, this vanilla coffee recipe has become a staple, really. Locals love shaking up their coffee with chocolate and chili, creating a rich, velvety treat that's intriguing and delicious. And look, the beauty here is its simplicity—seriously good. You can recreate that Italian summer vibe right in your kitchen, for sure. Whether you're into homemade spiced chocolate or curious about vanilla coffee drinks, this is a great way to elevate your coffee game.

Pour yourself a glass. Let the blend of creamy, spicy, and sweet flavors transport you to pure relaxation. More than a caffeine fix—way more—it's a sensory experience from the colorful heart of Italian coffee culture. And here's the thing, once you try it, you'll wonder how you ever went without this super super tasty twist on tradition. Can't go wrong with that!

INGREDIENTS

Instant coffee 1 spoonful - Nescafé Gold

Dark chocolate 0.9 oz (25 g)

Vanilla bean ½

Green Peperoncino to taste

Sugar 2 ½ tsp (10 g)

Water 0.4 cup (100 g)

Ice 7 oz (200 g)

For Garnish: Dark chocolate to taste

Preparation

How to prepare Spiced and creamy chocolate, chili, and vanilla coffee

To prepare the chocolate, chili, and vanilla coffee, pour the water into a small pot with the seeds from the vanilla bean 1 and the sugar 2. Bring the water to just below a boil, then turn off the heat and let it cool slightly for a few minutes: you should reach a maximum temperature of 176°F 3.

Meanwhile, pour the instant coffee into the shaker 4 and add 2 tablespoons of the hot vanilla water 5. Shake well, then add the chili 6.

When the water has reached the right temperature, add the coarsely chopped chocolate 7 and stir well with a spoon to dissolve it 8, then add an ice cube 9.

Pour the remaining ice into the shaker 10 and the chocolate water 11, then close and shake vigorously 12.

Open the shaker and, with the help of a strainer, pour the coffee into a clear cup 13, then remove the strainer and let 2-3 ice cubes fall in. Garnish with grated chocolate to taste 14 and enjoy your chocolate, chili, and vanilla coffee 15!