Description
This viral TikTok cracking latte is a fun, indulgent twist on iced coffee. The chocolate-coated cup cracks open when squeezed, releasing a rich, creamy iced latte with the perfect balance of espresso, milk, and chocolate. It’s an irresistible combination of sweet, bold, and creamy flavors that will elevate your coffee game.
Ingredients
3 tbsp chocolate chips (or chocolate candy melts)
1/2 tsp coconut oil (omit if using candy melts)
2 shots espresso
1/2 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
Optional: flavor syrup, coffee creamer, sweetener, whipped cream
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each interval, until smooth. If using candy melts, omit the coconut oil.
- Coat the cup: Pour the melted chocolate into a plastic cup, tilting and rotating the cup to coat the sides evenly. Pour out any excess chocolate.
- Freeze the cup: Place the chocolate-coated cup in the freezer for about 30 minutes, or until the chocolate has fully set and hardened.
- Brew the espresso: Brew 2 shots of espresso or make a small cup of strong coffee.
- Assemble the drink: Take the frozen chocolate-coated cup out of the freezer. Fill it with ice cubes, then pour the brewed espresso over the ice. Add the milk and any optional flavorings or sweeteners (such as vanilla syrup, caramel syrup, or coffee creamer) to your taste.
- Break the chocolate shell: Put the lid on the plastic cup and gently squeeze it to crack the chocolate shell. This will release the rich, creamy coffee inside, creating a satisfying ‘cracking’ effect.
- Top it off: (optional) For an extra indulgent touch, top with a dollop of whipped cream.
- Serve and enjoy: Sip and enjoy your viral iced chocolate coffee with the delicious chocolate cracking experience!
Notes
Flavored lattes: Add flavored syrups like vanilla, caramel, or hazelnut to the drink for a customized twist.
Non-dairy version: Use almond milk, oat milk, or coconut milk to make the drink dairy-free.
Sweetness options: Adjust the sweetness by adding maple syrup, honey, or a sugar substitute to taste.
Different chocolate: Experiment with dark, milk, or white chocolate for different flavors in your chocolate shell.
Cold foam: For an even creamier texture, top your drink with cold foam made from milk or a non-dairy alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drink
- Method: No-bake, Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 latte
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
