Description
A rich, velvety Puerto Rican chocolate coquito that blends creamy coconut with deep cocoa, warm cinnamon, and vanilla for a festive, non-alcoholic sip that feels like a hug in a glass.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- 1 can (15 oz) cream of coconut
- 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Pinch of fine salt
- Optional garnish: ground cinnamon or chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Ensure your blender jar is clean and dry so the mixture blends silky smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: Add coconut milk, cream of coconut, evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, cocoa powder, cinnamon, vanilla, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt to the blender. Blend until completely smooth and glossy.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Set a large pitcher or bowl with a spout next to the blender for easy pouring.
- Assemble the Dish: Pour the blended coquito into clean glass bottles or jars, leaving a little headroom.
- Cook to Perfection: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight, to let the flavors marry and the texture thicken.
- Finishing Touches: Shake each bottle well before serving, since natural settling may occur.
- Serve and Enjoy: Pour into chilled small glasses and garnish with a light dusting of cinnamon or chocolate shavings.
Notes
- Blend a second time after chilling for an ultra-silky finish.
- Chill serving glasses for a frosty, luxurious sip.
- Adjust sweetness by reducing condensed milk or adding a touch more cocoa.
- A cinnamon stick in the bottle deepens the spice as it rests.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage, Dessert Drink
- Method: Blended, No-cook
- Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 small glass (about 6 oz)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 34 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg