RECIPES TO NOURISH LIFE / BEVERAGES
Coconut Cacao Milk with Whipped Coconut Cream
Velvety warm cacao crowned with softly whipped coconut cream.
Serves: 2 small mugs | Time: 10 minutes · chill coconut cream overnight
Ingredients
- 2 cups unsweetened coconut milk beverage
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cacao powder
- 2 tsp maple syrup, or to taste
- Pinch of cinnamon
- ½ cup thick chilled coconut cream from a refrigerated can
- 1 tbsp maple syrup for whipped cream
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Preparation
- Chill a can of full-fat coconut milk overnight. Scoop the firm cream from the top, leaving the watery portion behind.
- Whip ½ cup chilled coconut cream with maple syrup and vanilla until fluffy. Keep cool.
- Warm coconut milk beverage gently in a saucepan. Whisk in cacao and cinnamon until smooth; sweeten to taste.
- Pour into mugs and add a generous spoonful of whipped coconut cream. Finish with a light dusting of cacao.
Chef Marie’s Note
Choose full-fat coconut cream for a topping that holds its shape. Whisk cacao first with a splash of warm milk to make a smooth paste before adding the rest; this prevents lumps.
At the Table
A lovely after-dinner drink, especially with a little grated dark chocolate.
Simple ingredients. Precious moments. Made with love.