Irish Coffee Mocktail Whipped Cream (Print Version)

A warming Irish-style coffee with brown sugar and creamy whipped topping, ideal for a cozy drink.

# What You Need:

→ Coffee Base

01 - 2 cups freshly brewed hot coffee, preferably strong

→ Sweetener

02 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar

→ Whipped Cream Topping

03 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
04 - 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
05 - 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

→ Garnish

06 - Pinch of ground nutmeg or cocoa powder

# How-To:

01 - Brew coffee until strong and hot, then pour into two heatproof glasses or mugs.
02 - Stir 1 tablespoon brown sugar into each glass until completely dissolved.
03 - In a chilled bowl, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
04 - Gently spoon whipped cream over coffee, allowing it to float on top.
05 - Sprinkle with nutmeg or cocoa powder if desired and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The way the cold cream slowly melts into hot coffee creates this incredible temperature contrast that makes every sip feel like a small luxury
  • Its the perfect after-dinner treat that feels fancy enough for guests but simple enough for a Tuesday night
  • Brown sugar adds this deep caramel note that white sugar just cannot replicate, making it taste like something from a proper café
02 -
  • The cream needs to be lightly whipped, not stiff or it will not float properly and will just sink into the coffee
  • Your coffee must be hot enough to create steam because temperature contrast is what keeps the cream floating on top
  • Pour the cream slowly over the back of a spoon rather than dropping it directly from your utensil
03 -
  • The cream holds its shape best when your coffee is piping hot and your cream is ice cold
  • If you want to make these ahead, prepare the whipped cream and store it in the fridge, then whip it briefly again before serving

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