Combine your passion for coffee with the rich taste of chocolate

As a coffee lover with your own coffee grinder, there’s nothing more satisfying than combining your passion for coffee with the rich flavor of dark chocolate. By making healthy coffee-flavored chocolate at home, you’ll create a unique treat that appeals to both your taste buds and your love of coffee.

Why Guatemala Coffee?

Guatemalan coffee is known for its full body and complex flavor profile with notes of chocolate and spices. These characteristics make it the perfect partner for dark chocolate, allowing the flavors to enhance each other and create a harmonious balance.

Ingredients:

• 200 grams of dark chocolate (minimum 70% cocoa)
• 50 grams of organic butter
• 1 tablespoon finely ground Guatemala coffee beans
• Optional: a pinch of salt
• Optional: sweetener of choice (stevia or honey)

Preparation method:

1. Melting the chocolate and butter: Break the dark chocolate into small pieces and place them in a heatproof bowl together with the butter. Melt this mixture in a bain-marie by placing the bowl over a pan of gently simmering water. Stir regularly until the mixture is smooth and homogeneous.

2. Adding Coffee and Flavors: Remove the bowl from the heat and add the finely ground Guatemalan coffee beans. Stir well to distribute the coffee evenly. Add a pinch of salt to accentuate the flavors, if desired. For extra sweetness, add stevia or honey to taste.

3. Shaping and cooling: Pour the mixture into a baking paper lined mold or divide it into silicone chocolate molds. Let the chocolate cool at room temperature and then place it in the refrigerator to harden completely.

4. Serving: Once the chocolate has hardened, remove it from the mold and cut it into desired pieces. Store the chocolate in an airtight container in a cool place.

Variations and extras:

• Nuts and Seeds: Add chopped nuts like almonds, hazelnuts, or pecans for extra texture and flavor.

• Spices: A touch of cinnamon or cardamom can add a warm dimension to the chocolate.

• Dried Fruit: Chunks of dried cranberries, raisins, or apricots provide a sweet counterpoint to the bitter notes of the dark chocolate and coffee.

• Coconut: Sprinkle the top with shredded coconut before the chocolate sets for a tropical twist.

Tips for the home barista:

• Grind Size: Experiment with the grind size of your coffee beans. A finer grind will produce more subtle coffee notes, while a slightly coarser grind will produce a crisper texture and more intense coffee flavor.

• Freshness: Use freshly roasted and ground Guatemala coffee beans for the best aroma and most pronounced flavor.

By preparing this homemade coffee chocolate, you combine the best of both worlds. The result is a rich, full chocolate taste with a refined coffee aftertaste and a pleasant mouthfeel due to the ground coffee. Perfect with a cup of coffee or as a special gift for fellow coffee lovers.