Aztec Gold Recipe
dark chocolate and caramel, espresso and steamed milk topped with whipped cream and caramel & dark chocolate drizzle
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Ingredients
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Coffee Base
Dark Chocolate Sauce
Caramel Sauce
Toppings
Method
Prepare Dark Chocolate Sauce
- 1
Melt Dark Chocolate
In a small saucepan, combine the dark chocolate chips and heavy cream over low heat. Stir continuously until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth.
- 2
Add Vanilla
Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Set aside to cool.
Make Caramel Sauce
- 3
- 4
Add Butter and Cream
Once the sugar is melted, quickly add the butter and stir until melted. Then slowly pour in the heavy cream while continuing to stir.
- 5
Finish Caramel
Add a pinch of salt and stir until smooth. Remove from heat and let it cool.
Prepare Coffee
- 6
Brew Espresso
Brew 2 shots of espresso using your preferred method (espresso machine, stovetop, etc.).
- 7
Steam Milk
Steam 1 cup of milk until hot and frothy, using a steam wand or stovetop method.
Assemble Aztec Gold
- 8
- 9
Add Sauces
Drizzle a generous amount of dark chocolate sauce and caramel sauce into the mug, swirling them into the coffee mixture.
- 10
Top with Whipped Cream
Spoon the whipped cream on top of the coffee mixture.
- 11
Drizzle Toppings
Finish by drizzling more dark chocolate sauce and caramel sauce over the whipped cream.
