Chocolate Cracking Iced Latte (Printable)

A rich iced espresso with milk and a crisp chocolate layer that cracks when stirred.

# What You Need:

→ Coffee

01 - 2 shots (2 fl oz) freshly brewed espresso

→ Dairy

02 - 1 cup (8 fl oz) whole milk or plant-based milk

→ Chocolate Layer

03 - 2.8 oz chopped dark or milk chocolate
04 - 1 tsp coconut oil (optional)

→ Sweetener (optional)

05 - 1–2 tsp simple syrup or sugar, to taste

→ Ice

06 - 2 cups ice cubes

# How To Make It:

01 - Brew two shots of espresso and allow to cool slightly.
02 - Melt chopped chocolate and coconut oil together in a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler until smooth and glossy.
03 - Fill two tall glasses with ice cubes.
04 - Pour ½ cup (4 fl oz) cold milk into each glass and add sweetener if desired.
05 - Slowly pour one shot of espresso into each glass over the milk and ice.
06 - Drizzle or spoon the melted chocolate over the top of each latte, forming a thin solid layer.
07 - Serve immediately. Crack the chocolate layer with a spoon or straw and stir before drinking.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • That moment when your spoon breaks through the chocolate shell is pure joy, every single time.
  • It looks impressive enough to serve guests but takes barely longer than your regular coffee routine.
  • The contrast of cold milk and warm espresso with solid chocolate creates something that tastes more indulgent than it has any right to be.
02 -
  • If your chocolate isn't setting, it means your milk or ice wasn't cold enough—make sure everything starts properly chilled or the chocolate will just sink and disappear.
  • The coconut oil genuinely changes the texture of the chocolate layer; without it, you get bendiness instead of that satisfying crack that makes the drink special.
03 -
  • Chill your glasses in the freezer for five minutes before assembly—it keeps everything colder longer and that chocolate layer sets faster.
  • If your chocolate is too thin, it won't crack satisfyingly; if it's too thick, it becomes hard to drink through with a straw—aim for somewhere in between by adjusting how much you drizzle.
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