Creme de Cacao

Crème de cacao is a chocolate flavored liqueur with hints of vanilla. It is less sweet and thick than chocolate liqueur. The liqueur is available in dark or white (clear). It is used in drinks such as a King Alphonse Mocha Martini or Cubano Coffee. The sweet drink can also be used over ice cream or included in other desserts.

The alcohol content in this liqueur is about 20%.  This beverage can be found in most any liquor store or grocery store that sells alcohol.

 Some good substitutes for creme de cacao include:

• You can substitute "clear" creme de cacao for the regular dark creme de cacao
• For a non-alcohol substitute use 3 tablespoons water and 3/4 teaspoon of chocolate extract
• OR - 3 tablespoons chocolate syrup (sweeter)
• OR - to vary the flavor use a coffee, hazelnut, or almond liqueur