Description
This Puerto Rican Chocolate Coquito is a festive twist on the traditional coquito, combining rich coconut flavors with melted chocolate for an indulgent, creamy drink perfect for the holidays. It’s smooth, flavorful, and can be made ahead of time for convenience. Serve chilled for a sweet, comforting treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
- 1 can (15 oz) cream of coconut (e.g., Coco López)
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- 1/2 cup dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips (melted)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
Optional Garnish:
- Whipped cream
- Grated chocolate or chocolate syrup
- Cinnamon stick
Instructions
- Melt the Chocolate:
In a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler, melt the chocolate chips until smooth. Cool slightly. - Blend the Ingredients:
In a blender, combine the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, cream of coconut, coconut milk, and the melted chocolate. Blend until smooth and fully incorporated. - Add the Spices:
Add ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt to the blender. Blend again until fully combined. - Refrigerate:
Transfer the mixture to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld together. - Serve:
Stir or shake the coquito before serving. Pour into glasses and garnish with whipped cream, grated chocolate, or a cinnamon stick as desired.
Notes
- This drink is best served cold, and it can be made in advance for convenience. Just be sure to refrigerate it for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to blend.
- If you prefer a more intense chocolate flavor, you can increase the amount of chocolate chips to 3/4 cup.
- Coquito can be served as a non-alcoholic beverage, but you can add rum for a traditional boozy version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Drinks, Desserts
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (approximately)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg