Irish Coffee Mocktail Whipped Cream (Printable version)
A warming blend of brewed coffee, brown sugar, and creamy whipped topping with subtle nutmeg or cocoa.
# What You'll Need:
→ Coffee Base
01 - 1 ½ cups freshly brewed hot coffee, preferably strong or espresso-style
→ Sweetener
02 - 2 tsp brown sugar, or to taste
→ Whipped Cream
03 - ½ cup heavy cream, cold
04 - 1 tsp powdered sugar
05 - ½ tsp vanilla extract, optional
→ Garnish
06 - Grated nutmeg or cocoa powder, optional
# Directions:
01 - In a chilled bowl, combine cold heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Whip with a hand mixer or whisk until soft peaks form. Keep cold until ready to use.
02 - Brew fresh coffee and pour ¾ cup into each of two heatproof glasses or mugs.
03 - Stir 1 teaspoon brown sugar into each glass until completely dissolved.
04 - Gently spoon or float a generous layer of whipped cream over the surface of each coffee, allowing it to rest on top without mixing into the coffee.
05 - Sprinkle with grated nutmeg or cocoa powder if desired. Serve immediately while hot.
# Expert advice:
01 -
- The whipped cream creates this incredible temperature contrast hot coffee meets cool sweet cream in every sip
- Takes literally five minutes but feels like something you would order at a fancy cafe after dinner
02 -
- The whipped cream must be very cold or it will not hold those lovely soft peaks you are looking for
- Pouring the cream over the back of a spoon helps it float perfectly instead of sinking into the coffee
03 -
- Brew your coffee slightly stronger than usual since the cream will mellow it out significantly
- Make the whipped cream first so it is ready to go while the coffee is still piping hot