Chocolate and Dessert Coffee
Peanut Butter Mocha
Quick answer
Peanut butter can cling to the pan or form small pockets in hot milk. Warm it with the chocolate and sugar, then whisk or blend until the mixture looks even before adding espresso. Use a blender only with a container rated for hot liquids, and keep the lid vented as its instructions require.
Key takeaways
- Peanut butter can cling to the pan or form small pockets in hot milk.
- Peanut butter and chocolate brands vary in sweetness and salt.
- Peanut butter contains solids and oils, so it can take longer to blend smoothly than chocolate alone.
Ingredients
- 60 ml espresso
- 160 ml whole milk
- 15 g smooth peanut butter
- 10 g dark chocolate
- 1 tsp sugar.
Method
- Warm milk with chocolate, peanut butter and sugar.
- Whisk or blend until smooth, then stir in espresso.
Check sweetness and ingredients
Peanut butter and chocolate brands vary in sweetness and salt. Taste before adding extra sugar, and check the labels if you are avoiding particular ingredients. This drink contains peanuts and dairy as written; do not serve it to someone with an allergy to those ingredients.
For a lighter chocolate profile without peanut butter, compare the classic mocha. Serve the peanut butter version promptly so the mixture stays smooth.
Getting a consistent texture
Peanut butter contains solids and oils, so it can take longer to blend smoothly than chocolate alone. Whisk while the milk is warm and scrape the sides of the pan so the ingredients combine evenly. A handheld frother can help after the pan is removed from the heat, but use a container that is safe for hot liquid.
Serving and allergy awareness
Serve promptly while the drink is warm and stir once before sipping if the peanut butter settles. Clearly tell anyone you serve that the recipe contains peanuts, and check labels for cross-contact information if an allergy is involved. The drink is already rich, so try it before adding a topping or extra sweetener.
Choosing peanut butter
This recipe calls for smooth peanut butter so it can blend into the warm milk. Natural peanut butter may separate in its jar, so stir it thoroughly before measuring. A sweetened or salted brand will change the final flavor; check the label and taste the drink before adding anything beyond the listed sugar.
Serve in a heat-safe mug and stir once more if a little peanut butter settles. Keep the drink away from anyone with a peanut allergy, and clean utensils and equipment that touched the ingredient before using them for another person’s drink.