Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup whole coffee beans
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Special equipment needed:
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Double boiler or microwave-safe bowl
Step-by-step instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Spread coffee beans in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 5-7 minutes, until fragrant and slightly darker in color.
- In a double boiler or microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips until smooth.
- Stir in ground cinnamon.
- Add coffee beans to the melted chocolate mixture and stir until coated.
- Using a fork, remove the coffee beans from the chocolate mixture and place them back onto the parchment paper.
- Let the chocolate-covered coffee beans cool and harden for about 30 minutes.
- Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Cooking time: 5-7 minutes
5. Temperature:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
Serving size:
- Makes about 1 cup of cinnamon chocolate-covered coffee beans.
Nutritional information:
- Calories per serving: 120
- Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Protein: 2g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 10g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Milk chocolate chips or dark chocolate chips can be used instead of semisweet chocolate chips.
- Nutmeg or pumpkin pie spice can be used instead of ground cinnamon.
Variations:
- Add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a spicy kick.
- Use flavored coffee beans, such as hazelnut or vanilla, for a different flavor profile.
- Drizzle white chocolate over the chocolate-covered coffee beans for a decorative touch.
Tips and tricks:
- Make sure the coffee beans are completely cooled before adding them to the melted chocolate mixture.
- Use a fork to remove the coffee beans from the chocolate mixture to avoid excess chocolate coating.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Storage instructions:
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Reheating instructions:
- Not applicable.
Presentation ideas:
- Serve in a small bowl or jar for a cute and easy presentation.
Garnishes:
- Sprinkle extra ground cinnamon on top for a decorative touch.
Pairings:
- Serve with a hot cup of coffee or tea.
Suggested side dishes:
- Not applicable.
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the chocolate mixture is too thick, add a teaspoon of vegetable oil to thin it out.
Food safety advice:
- Make sure the coffee beans are completely cooled before adding them to the melted chocolate mixture.
Food history:
- Coffee beans have been used for centuries as a stimulant and flavoring agent in food and drinks.
Flavor profiles:
- The combination of cinnamon and chocolate with the bitterness of the coffee beans creates a unique and delicious flavor profile.
Serving suggestions:
- Serve as a snack or dessert.
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Taste: Sweet, Spicy, Bitter, Chocolatey, Coffee, Coffee-Flavored