Mexican Coffee Caf Mexicano
Warm up your mornings or cap off your evenings with the indulgent flavors of Mexican Coffee, or Café Mexicano, a comforting beverage that combines the richness of freshly brewed coffee with aromatic spices for a truly decadent experience. This recipe elevates your everyday cup of coffee by simmering it with a cinnamon stick for a warm, spiced undertone, then blending in luscious semi-sweet chocolate chips, a touch of vanilla extract, and brown sugar for a perfectly balanced sweetness. Topped with a swirl of whipped cream and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon, this beverage is as visually inviting as it is delicious. With just 15 minutes from start to finish, Café Mexicano is an irresistible treat that works just as well as a cozy dessert or an afternoon pick-me-up, making it the perfect addition to your recipe repertoire.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Freshly brewed coffee
- 1 piece Cinnamon stick
- 0.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- as needed for garnish Whipped cream
- as needed for garnish Ground cinnamon
Instructions
In a small saucepan over medium heat, add the freshly brewed coffee and the cinnamon stick.
Simmer the coffee gently for about 5-7 minutes to allow the cinnamon to infuse its flavor.
Remove the saucepan from heat and discard the cinnamon stick.
Stir in the vanilla extract, brown sugar, and chocolate chips. Whisk until the chocolate chips melt completely and the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Pour the Mexican coffee into two serving mugs.
Top each mug with a generous dollop of whipped cream.
Sprinkle a pinch of ground cinnamon over the whipped cream for garnish.
Serve immediately and enjoy the rich, spiced flavors of Café Mexicano.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
203 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.4 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.6 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 5 mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 17 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.0 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.0 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.5 g | ||
| Protein | 1.6 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 56 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 277 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
