Viral Cracking Latte - 3 Ways

If there is one viral recipe you try from tiktok - make it be this Cracking Latte. You can make this latest recipe trend three different ways: the original viral cracked latte, make it a protein latte or make it an affogato which is the perfect treat on hot summer days!

Mix up your normal coffee routine this summer & enjoy a cracking latte, a delicious drink that is perfect if you are a mocha fan. Made with just a few simple ingredients like espresso (or decaf coffee if you're like me!), milk of choice, and melted chocolate. I'm always looking for excuses to add more protein into my day, so I added a scoop of my favorite collagen peptides to the almond milk before adding it to the latte.

For all my iced latte lovers, you might also like to try this copycat Dunkin' Iced Mocha or this Iced Strawberry Latte the next time you're craving a cafe-like experience at home.

Why You Will Love This Recipe

​It is trending! If you love to hop on the next tiktok drink trend, then make the Viral Cracking Latte the next trending drink you try.

It is delicious. For many of us, a great cup of coffee is part of our daily ritual and this treat is no exception.

​It is versatile. You can customize this drink to make it perfectly suited for your individual taste.

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Viral Cracking Latte Ingredients & Tested Substitutions

• Espresso. You will need 1-2 shots of espresso, or you may use your favorite strong coffee of choice. I personally used decaf coffee, but espresso is the preferred option for a latte.

• Chocolate Chips. To keep this treat refined sugar free, as I always like to do, I used Hu Kitchen chocolate gems but you may use your favorite chocolate chips.

• Milk. I prefer to use almond milk, but again the great thing about this drink is that it is highly customizable so you may use whatever type of milk you like.

• Coconut Oil. The coconut oil is optional, however I find that adding some coconut oil to the chocolate helps it melt and also helps it create a nice hard chocolate shell.

• Collagen Powder. Another entirely optional ingredient. I love to add collagen to my daily cup of coffee for a little extra boost of protein,but if that's not your jam then you can totally skip it. If you do want to use collagen, my favorite is from Equip Foods; you can use the code PRETTYDELISH to save 15% off your first order!

Equipment Needed

The only necessary equipment needed to make this drink is a clear plastic cup, like a clear Solo cup. Do not try to make this with a smaller cup like the plastic wine/cocktail cups as the cup will also crack along with the chocolate. If you don't love the idea of buying a plastic cup, you can try a compostable plastic cup like these from Repurpose.

Expert Tips for Customization

• Use melted white chocolate on the inside of the plastic cup for a white chocolate mocha version.

• Swap out the espresso for matcha if you are a matcha fan.

• Add your favorite protein powder to a blender along with your milk of choice to make this a high protein cracking latte.

• My favorite way to customize this refreshing drink is by adding a scoop of vanilla ice cream & creating a cracking latte affogato!

Viral Cracking Latte Step By Step Instructions

1. Melt the chocolate. In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips & coconut oil together in 30-second increments until smooth.

2. Coat the cup. Add the chocolate mixture to an empty plastic cup and gently swirl the cup of the chocolate until the sides are coated. This can get messy so you can also use a spoon to completely coat the inside of the cup in chocolate.

​3. Freeze. Place the cup in the freezer for 15-20 minutes until the chocolate has completely hardened.

4. Brew the espresso. If you're using home brewed espresso, make it now and allow it to chill in the fridge while the chocolate hardens in the freezer. 

5. Build the drink. Add ice cubes to the chocolate-coated cup. In a small bowl using a milk frother, combine the milk & collagen powder if using. Pour the creamy milk mixture into the cup followed by 1-2 shots of espresso.

6. Crack the chocolate shell. Gently squeeze the plastic cup so that the chocolate shell begins to crack.

7. Customize. If you're making the affogato, add a scoop of vanilla ice cream & a bit more espresso if desired and enjoy!

If You Enjoyed This Recipe You Might Also Enjoy:

Pair the Viral Cracking Latte with other viral desserts like these Cosmic Brownies or my viral Monster Cookies.

You might also enjoy pairing this cracking latte with copycat Starbucks egg bites and air fryer breakfast sausage for a quick & easy breakfast.

Did you have a chance to make this recipe? If so, please leave me a 5 star rating and review below. I always love and appreciate hearing from you!