Ingredients for Cafe Diablo
- 2 cups water
- Dark Brown Sugar
- Baking Chocolate
- Whole Cloves
- Cinnamon Stick
- Regular Grind Coffee
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup brandy
- whipped cream (to taste)
- Coffee Liqueur
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How to Make Cafe Diablo
- In a 3-quart saucepan, combine 2 cups water, 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, 4 ounces dark chocolate (chopped), 6 whole cloves, and 1 cinnamon stick.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup freshly brewed strong coffee.
- Cover and let stand for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Line a fine-mesh sieve with 4 layers of cheesecloth and place it over a bowl. Slowly pour the coffee mixture through the cheesecloth to strain out the solids.
- Return the strained coffee to the saucepan and keep warm over very low heat.
- In a small, long-handled saucepan, gently heat 1/4 cup brandy until warm (do not boil).
- Carefully remove the brandy from the heat. Using a long match or lighter, ignite the brandy (be cautious and work in a well-ventilated area).
- Slowly pour the flaming brandy over the warm coffee in the saucepan. Allow the flames to burn out completely.
- Stir gently to combine the brandy and coffee.
- Pour the Cafe Diablo into mugs or heatproof glasses.
- Top each serving with a dollop of whipped cream and 1 tablespoon of coffee liqueur (optional).
- Garnish with a cinnamon stick, if desired.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
4 g
Sugar
545g
Fat
24g
Carbs
48g