Coffee and Chocolate Espresso shots - these coffee shots are your after dinner coffee, dessert and aperitif all in one! They are great for entertaining or just as a treat for yourself! Coffee, cream, dark chocolate and either coffee or chocolate liqueur - only 4 ingredients and these dessert shots are amazing!
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Dessert Shots
I love multi-taskers, don't you? Finding a food multi-tasker is a little tricky. Let's talk about dessert. What do you want in a dessert? Me? Usually chocolate. If I have chocolate, then I want coffee too. So, chocolate and coffee. Oh, and maybe an aperitif. So, chocolate, coffee, and and aperitif. That's not asking for too much.
What if I told you that I found a dessert that was all three? All three rolled up into one amazing little dessert. Impressed? And, what if I told you it was incredibly easy? What if I told you that guests would be licking their little shot glasses clean?!
Chocolate Coffee Dessert Shots
Well, here you go. Chocolate and Coffee Espresso Shots. These are so easy and so seriously good! They call for either chocolate or coffee liqueur - I used my homemade coffee liqueur, though I could have also used my homemade chocolate liqueur. I am sure it's equally good with either chocolate or coffee liqueur, I encourage you to make it both ways and see which your prefer. A sort of science experiment.
Believe me, when you see how easy this is, it will become your go-to dessert, especially for parties, since it's an easy make ahead dessert.
Coffee Desserts
If you love chocolate coffee desserts - you have to try Affogato with Coffee Liqueur or how about Vietnamese Coffee Ice Cream. If you're looking for a pretty pink easy dessert, you'll love my Triple Raspberry Sundaes!
This is also a great time to use some fancy dessert shot glasses. I like these: Colorful Shot Glasses and these cute Mason Jar Shots.
I found this recipe in Donna Hay's Entertaining book.
Coffee and Chocolate Espresso Shots!
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons coffee beans
- ¾ cup cream single or pouring
- 2 ¼ oz dark chocolate
- 3 tablespoons coffee or chocolate liqueur
Instructions
- Place the coffee beans and cream in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer and then allow to simmer for 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and allow it steep for 20 minutes. Strain. (I nicked the coffee beans just a bit in my grinder to help with infusion).
- Return the cream to the pan and add the chocolate. Stir until it dissolves. Stir in the liqueur. Pour the mixture into 6 shot glasses and refrigerate until set. Serve as an after dinner shot or a summer afternoon cooler.
Notes
Nutrition
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Update Notes: This was originally published in 2014 and has been updated for 2018.
Cathi says
I was wondering if you could substitute rum chata with the cream?? These sound wonderful can’t wait to try them.
Pam Greer says
Oh, that would be delicious!!
Natalie says
Oh yes! I'll be making this for sure. I love chocolate coffee combo. This will be huge hit at my Christmas party. It's super easy to make too.
Pam Greer says
It's perfect for parties, easy and make ahead.
Tammy says
These shots....oof. I don't even know where to begin! What more could a chocolate-lovin girl with a coffee addiction ask for? 😉 Cheers, Pam!
Pam Greer says
You have to try them, they are so good!
Amanda Mason says
Oh wow! These look amazing! This will be perfect for after Christmas dinner! I am loving the dark chocolate and chocolate liqueur! I've never attempted to make anything like this before!!! I can't wait to try it!
Pam Greer says
The best part is that it's so easy!
Marisa Franca says
I really would love to come over and join you! That is the perfect dessert - coffee, an adult beverage, and chocolate! You certainly can't go wrong! Normally I'm too full to eat anything else. Ahh! But a drink would be perfect!!
Pam Greer says
It is the perfect dessert!
Chef Markus Mueller says
Perfect way to start the day! Maybe I'll actually get all my gift wrapping done today!
Jennifer says
I could use one of these coffee shots right now! LOL I love this idea and it makes for the perfect after dinner dessert shot.
Aleta says
Oh boy I just cannot wait to serve this to my guests on Christmas! This looks absolutely delicious, and such a great pick me up dessert!
Pam Greer says
They are so delicious, your guests will love them!
Kiki Johnson says
This would be the perfect thing to serve with Christmas dessert after a rich dinner! Anything chocolate and coffee will get my vote!
Pam Greer says
Coffee and chocolate for me too!
Farwin | Love & other Spices says
Wow! Just a few ingredients makes for a divine dessert! What's not to love about coffee and chocolate? They look perfect!
Pam Greer says
It is soooo yummy!
Nicoletta says
I love coffee and I love chocolate, so this shot is just perfect!
Pam Greer says
Me too and it is perfect!
Elaine Benoit says
I always reach for chocolate too! These dessert espresso shots look so delicious! Decadent, thick and totally tasty. The only problem is I can't have coffee after dinner so I see this as an after lunch type of thing, at least for me! 🙂
Pam Greer says
Perfect for after lunch!
Nicky Corbishley says
What a simple, but elegant way to end dinner. Love the fact you made your own coffee liqueur (would make a great gift).
Elaine @ Dishes Delish says
How absolutely fun! I love shots and add coffee and chocolate in the mix and I'm standing right next to you as you make them, urging you to make them faster! I can't wait to try this out at my next dinner party, which happens to be this coming weekend! Great recipe!
Silvia says
So delicious! I'm a huge fan of coffee so I'm pretty sure I would love these shots.
Allison Mattina says
Wow! These sound so good! I have to try them!
Ann says
Oh so naughty . . .oh so nice!
Joanie @ ZagLeft says
Ok, this is just perfect. I can have my dessert and after-dinner drink in one. I love that you made your own coffee liquor too, I need to give that a try.
Laura says
I would die for these. So freaking delicious!
jean | lemons & anchovies says
These are perfect little shots of decadence! And you made your own coffee liqueur? Wow! Nice photos, too. 🙂
Alisa @ Go Dairy Free says
Oh my goodness, indulgence overload Pam! I'm not a coffee drinker, but dang these still look tempting (especially considering how exhausted I am - caffeine and chocolate sound great right now)!
Miz Helen says
Your Coffee Chocolate Espresso Shots will be awesome, Pam. Thanks so much for starting 2015 with Full Plate Thursday and have a great week.
Happy New Year!
Miz Helen
Marye says
wow... these looks so good! I would drink all of them, I have no doubt!
Pam Greer says
It was hard not to!
Melanie | Melanie Makes says
Pam, these are just too good to be true! Love it all, and love your photos!
Pam Greer says
Thank you Melanie!
kristy @ the wicked noodle says
I love desserts that are unique and fun and this one definitely falls into that category! Perfect for a NYE party or maybe V-Day that's coming up? Or just for breakfast - ha! 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
Pam Greer says
This is the perfect dessert for Valentine's Day - I guess I'll just have to make it again 🙂
Joybee says
Yum this sounds great. I love chocolate, coffee, and booze. I'm pinning this to try later.
Pam Greer says
Let me know what you think!
Joy @ Yesterfood says
Pam, this is truly divine. I saw this over at Tasty Tuesdays and had to come over for a closer look. I think I just found my new favorite indulgence! Pinned.
Pam Greer says
Thank you so much for stopping by! Make these - you will love it!
Ann says
Donna Hay is not just a pretty face. That girl knows how to make us happy! Here she combines the holy trinity - coffee, chocolate and alcohol. What was that about sharing them? No chance!
Pam Greer says
Definitely a holy trinity!
Deb in Hawaii says
OK, they are darn cute as shots but I am tempted to make a giant super-sized one! 😉 I am pretty sure it covers all of the food groups.
Pam Greer says
They are way too easy to consume! If I hadn't had them in shot glasses, I would have ate the whole batch!
Amy @Very Culinary says
If ever there was a reason to start drinking coffee, this is it.
Pam Greer says
Really! All coffee should come with chocolate and alcohol!
Barb says
These not only sound divine, your photos are also divine! Just love ...
Pam Greer says
Thank you!!
Joanne says
Chocolate, coffee, AND alcohol. What more do you need in life?!
Pam Greer says
I know! Right!