Description
Italian Coffee Cream, or Crema al Caffè, is a luxurious and creamy coffee dessert made by folding strong espresso and powdered sugar into softly whipped heavy cream. This delightful treat is chilled to set and is perfect for serving as an elegant and refreshing dessert or indulgent coffee accompaniment, garnished with cocoa powder or chocolate shavings.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup strong espresso or coffee
- 3 tbsp powdered sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the Coffee: Brew a strong espresso or coffee. While it’s still hot, stir in the powdered sugar until it dissolves fully. Let it cool to room temperature, then refrigerate to chill completely.
- Whip the Cream: Chill a bowl and whisk for optimal whipping results. Beat the heavy whipping cream until soft peaks form, ensuring a light, fluffy texture.
- Combine Coffee and Cream: Gradually fold the chilled coffee mixture into the whipped cream, gently combining them until the texture is smooth and uniform.
- Chill and Set: Transfer the mixture into a container, cover it, and refrigerate for at least one hour to allow the coffee cream to set perfectly.
- Garnish and Serve: Before serving, gently stir the mixture if needed. Serve in small glasses or cups and garnish with cocoa powder or chocolate shavings for an elegant finish.
Notes
- Ensure the coffee is fully cooled before folding it into the cream to prevent deflating the whipped texture.
- Use freshly brewed espresso for the richest flavor.
- You can adjust the powdered sugar amount depending on desired sweetness.
- Chilling the bowl and whisk helps achieve better whipped cream volume.
- For a vegan version, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and ensure the coffee is dairy-free.
