Coffee with Cherry: Recipe Roundup
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Do cherry and coffee go together?
Cherry and coffee flavors pair very well. The sweet tang of cherry softens and counters the sharp bite of coffee.
While cherries are sweet, they’re usually considered a richer, deeper note. That means that cherry adds complexity and depth to a gentle light roast. In a dark roast, cherry adds a sweetness that lifts the earthy profile without clashing (like other berries sometimes do).
How to make coffee with cherry
There is no shortage of coffee-with-cherry options. Here are a few faves:
Luscious Black Forest Coffee Recipe
by Tasting Table
Because “coffee with cherry” instantly includes chocolate, right? We all immediately thought, “black cherry,” right? Okay, good. This is exactly what you had in mind.
Luscious Black Forest Coffee Recipe
by Mansee
Turns out chocolate isn’t actually required. I was skeptical about the mint, but it really works—probably because these are iced.
Cherry Brandy Latte
by The Food Network
Now we’re talking night caps, but what a night cap. FNM are beating heavy cream and sour cream to get a deliciously creamy base for cherry brandy. (I halve the brown sugar on this one.)
Cherry Brandy Latte
by Wabi Recipes
You might have to special order some ingredients for this one, so plan ahead for your next Lunar New Year brunch. But it’s probably worth it.
And, of course, you can always just get creative. Try adding some cherry liqueur or syrup to your favorite coffee at home.
There are also dozens of coffee roasters making cherry flavored coffee beans, too. If flavored coffees are your jam, try
- Cherry Flutter™ by Firehouse Coffee
- Chocolate Cherry Flavored Coffee by Blackout Coffee Co