Name: Chocolate Covered Strawberry Coffee
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1/3 C milk of choice (I use 2% dairy milk); 1 Tbsp strawberry syrup; 1.5 Tbsp chocolate syrup; Hot & strongly brewed coffee; Whipped cream + additional chocolate syrup for topping; Optional: strawberry for garnish

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This decadent chocolate covered strawberry coffee is perfect for those who love making fancy coffees at home! A great coffee option for Valentine’s Day or Galentine’s Day, or whenever you want something extra special to start your day!

Close up of a red mug filled with a chocolate strawberry coffee and topped with whipped cream and dripping chocolate sauce. The mug is garnished with a fresh strawberry. The strawberry mocha is surrounded by pieces of chocolate, coffee beans, fresh strawberries, and tan and red linen, with another mug in the background.

I love coffee. My day cannot start without my morning cup of coffee. You might say I’m slightly dependent on my morning caffeine kick… it’s ok, I’m the first to admit it. And sometimes you just want to mix things up and make something that’s extra fun and special.

This chocolate strawberry coffee is such a treat. It’s sweet, but not too sweet. While this is a great Valentine’s coffee for folks who love Valentine’s chocolate covered strawberries, it’s also great for those looking for different coffee drinks to make at home! If you love fancy coffees, this chocolate covered strawberry coffee is for you.

STRAWBERRY COFFEE VS. STRAWBERRY MOCHA

This drink is not officially a strawberry mocha as it is made with strong brewed coffee instead of espresso. A cafe mocha is prepared by mixing one part espresso with two parts steamed milk and chocolate powder or syrup. While delicious, most of us just make coffee in a regular drip pot…which is why I created this fun mocha-esque recipe as an easy at home fancy coffee. If you have the ability to brew espresso at home, you can substitute espresso for the coffee in this recipe too.

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Level of difficulty: Easy.

Flavor: Your favorite coffee combined with chocolate covered strawberries

Time: It will take less than 5 minutes to prepare your chocolate and strawberry coffee. This does not include your coffee brew time, as different brew times can vary widely depending on the method used

INGREDIENTS NEEDED

Milk of choice (I use 2% dairy milk)

Strawberry syrup

Chocolate syrup

Hot & strongly brewed coffee

Whipped cream + additional chocolate syrup for topping

Optional: strawberry for garnish

OVERVIEW: HOW TO MAKE CHOCOLATE STRAWBERRY COFFEE

Brew coffee using your preferred method
Add milk, strawberry syrup, & chocolate syrup to a mug, stir to combine, & heat for 30 seconds in the microwave.
NOTE: If making multiple mugs of this chocolate strawberry coffee at one time, I recommend warming up your milk in a liquid measuring cup and then dividing it between mugs. This will help you be more efficient so everyone can enjoy their special coffee at the same time!
Fill the rest of your mug with coffee (leaving enough room for whipped cream)
Top with whipped cream & additional chocolate syrup. Garnish with a strawberry if desired
Sip, smile, enjoy

9 image collage showing you how to make this valentines chocolate covered strawberries coffee step-by-step.

MODIFICATIONS FOR DIETARY RESTRICTIONS: VEGAN, GF, DF

This chocolate covered strawberry coffee is vegetarian as written, and can easily be made vegan, gluten free, and dairy free!

To make this into a vegan coffee recipe, you will need to select a plant-based milk. You will also want to be sure to use a vegan whipped topping.
To make this into a dairy free coffee recipe you will need to select a dairy free or plant based milk and a dairy free whipped topping.
To ensure this is a gluten free coffee, verify that products chosen are certified to be gluten free (you may have to Google your specific chocolate sauce if you don’t know). This is especially important if you’re serving this chocolate strawberry coffee to someone with a gluten intolerance.

FAQS

What chocolate syrup and strawberry syrup should I use in this strawberry mocha recipe? I personally like to use Torani’s dark chocolate syrup as well as their Puremade Strawberry Syrup in this chocolate covered strawberry coffee recipe. Monin’s strawberry syrup and chocolate sauce would be another great option. You can also see what is available in your local grocery store.

Is oat milk gluten free? You may be wondering, does oat milk have gluten? While oats are naturally gluten free, there is often cross-contamination due to being grown next to wheat or processed in a facility that also processes wheat products. If you’d like to make this an oat milk hot cocoa recipe and have a gluten intolerance, select an oat milk brand that has been certified as gluten free.

Is almond milk gluten free? Similar to oat milk, almond milk is naturally gluten free but may be cross-contaminated depending on how it is processed. If you’d like to make this into an almond milk hot chocolate recipe and have a gluten intolerance, select an almond milk brand that has been certified as gluten free.

Close up of a red mug filled with this delicious valentines coffee. The strawberry mocha is topped with a generous amount of whipped cream and drizzled with chocolate syrup. The chocolate syrup is running down the side of the mug. The mug of strawberry coffee is surrounded by pieces of dark chocolate, coffee beans, fresh strawberries, and a linen.

EQUIPMENT NEEDED

French Press -or- Coffee Maker

Measuring Spoons

Liquid Measuring Cup

Mugs

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