Einspänner with Cocoa

Nov 1, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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Einspänner with Cocoa: Einspänner with Cocoa, coffee topped with a cold cream layer, served in an appropriate regional…

Coffee topped with a cold cream layer. A homestyle take on a drink from Austria, made with easy-to-find ingredients. Makes 2 glasses in about 18 minutes.

Prep 12 min

Cook 6 min

Flavor Cocoa

Serve Hot

Total 18 min

Yield 2 glasses

Diet Gluten free

Ingredients

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glasses

2 ½ shots (2.7 fl oz)fresh brewed espresso
1 ⅔ cups (380.0 ml)pasteurized whole milk
2 ½ tbsp (30.0 g)granulated sugar
½ tsp (2.0 ml)pure vanilla extract
2.0 tbsp (10.0 g)unsweetened cocoa powder

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Instructions

Gently warm milk in a saucepan until steaming but not boiling.
Whisk in fresh brewed espresso, sugar and vanilla until melted or evenly dispersed.
For chocolate solids, keep heat gentle and whisk until glossy; for coffee drinks, add freshly prepared coffee.
For this original cocoa adaptation, add 10 g unsweetened cocoa powder to the prepared base and stir or blend until evenly dispersed; if it is a spice or chopped solid, hydrate, infuse or melt it in the warm phase, then strain if necessary.
Pour the fully combined warm drink into two heat-safe mugs and serve immediately.

Tips

Contains a possible caffeine source; exact caffeine per serving varies with products and extraction.
Perishables must not sit at room temperature longer than 2 hours, or 1 hour above 90°F (32°C).

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Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make einspänner with cocoa?

Plan on 12 minutes of prep and 6 minutes of cooking. The recipe makes 2 glasses.

How should I store einspänner with cocoa?

Serve immediately; dairy drinks: refrigerate at or below 40°F / 4°C if not serving.

Can I make einspänner with cocoa ahead?

Best made just before serving. Serve immediately; dairy drinks: refrigerate at or below 40°F / 4°C if not serving.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

Yes. This recipe uses 0.5 tsp pure vanilla extract (2 ml). Each teaspoon of pure vanilla extract can be swapped for 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, the seeds of half a vanilla bean, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder. Paste and seeds add the classic dark specks.

Coffee topped with a cold cream layer. A homestyle take on a drink from Austria, made with easy-to-find ingredients. Makes 2 glasses in about 18 minutes.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 2 servings this recipe makes.

191 Calories / serving

7.2g Fat

27.4g Carbs

7.3g Protein

25.2g Sugar

Whole recipe (2 servings): ~382 cal · 14g fat · 55g carbs · 15g protein · 50g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.