Irish Coffee Mocktail Cream (Printable)

Warm coffee infused with brown sugar topped by a silky whipped cream layer for a cozy treat.

# What you'll need:

→ Coffee Base

01 - 1 1/2 cups freshly brewed strong coffee, hot

→ Sweetener

02 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar

→ Cream Topping

03 - 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, chilled
04 - 1 teaspoon powdered sugar
05 - 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Garnish

06 - Pinch of cocoa powder or ground nutmeg

# Directions:

01 - Brew strong coffee and distribute evenly between two heatproof glasses or mugs.
02 - Add 1 tablespoon brown sugar to each glass; stir continuously until fully dissolved.
03 - In a chilled mixing bowl, combine heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Whip using hand mixer or whisk until soft peaks form.
04 - Gently spoon whipped cream over the back of a spoon onto hot coffee surface, creating a distinct floating layer without stirring.
05 - Dust top with cocoa powder or nutmeg if desired. Serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • You get all the luxurious ritual of an Irish coffee without any alcohol, perfect for cozy evenings or when you need warming comfort without the buzz
  • The whipped cream transforms ordinary coffee into something that feels like a special treat, yet it takes barely ten minutes to pull together
02 -
  • The temperature difference between hot coffee and cold cream is what makes this drink special, so serve immediately after assembling
  • Whipping cream to soft peaks rather than stiff ones gives you that luxurious texture that melts beautifully into the coffee
03 -
  • Chill your mixing bowl and beaters in the freezer for ten minutes before whipping the cream
  • Warm your mugs with hot water first if you want the drink to stay hot longer

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