Cafe Diablo Recipe

Name: Cafe Diablo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 cups water, Cold; 1/3 cup dark brown sugar, Packed; 1/2 ounce baking chocolate, Fine Chop; 2 whole cloves; 1 cinnamon stick, broken In 1/2; 1 cup regular grind coffee, Dry; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1/4 cup brandy; to taste whipped cream; 8 tablespoons coffee liqueur

Servings: persons

1
Heat water, brown sugar, chocolate, cloves, and cinnamon to boiling in 3-quart saucepan; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes.
2
Stir in coffee. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes.
3
Stir in vanilla.
4
Strain coffee through 4 thicknesses of cheesecloth.
5
Keep hot in saucepan after straining.
6
Heat brandy just until warm in small, long-handled saucepan.
7
Remove from heat; ignite. Pour flaming brandy over coffee. Allow flame to burn out; stir.
8
Pour coffee into cups or mugs.
9
Top each with whipped cream and 1 Tbsp liqueur.
10
Garnish with cinnamon stick, if desired.

154

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 cups water, Cold, 1/3 cup dark brown sugar, Packed, 1/2 ounce baking chocolate, Fine Chop, 2 whole cloves, and more.

Yes, Cafe Diablo falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Cafe Diablo

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