Ingredients
- 1 cup hot strong coffee
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar (or brown sugar for a richer flavor)
- ¼ cup cold heavy whipping cream
- Optional: 1 tablespoon non‑alcoholic cream‑flavored syrup (or liqueur alternative) to whisk with the cream
- Optional: chocolate shavings or cocoa powder for garnish
Instructions
- Whip the cold heavy cream (and optional cream‑flavored syrup) until soft peaks form — light, fluffy, and still pourable.
- Warm your serving glass by filling it with hot water; then discard the water.
- Pour the hot coffee into the warmed glass and stir in the sugar until fully dissolved.
- Slowly spoon or pour the whipped cream over the coffee so it floats and forms a smooth layer on top.
- If desired, garnish with chocolate shavings or a dusting of cocoa powder. Serve immediately — drink the coffee through the cream without stirring.
Notes
- Brown sugar adds a deeper caramel‑like sweetness compared to white sugar.
- You can add a splash of non‑alcoholic cream syrup or vanilla extract to the cream for extra richness.
- Use a flavored coffee (like vanilla or mocha) for a sweeter twist.
- The drink is best enjoyed immediately — reheating isn’t recommended because the cream topping loses its texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop / Assembly
- Cuisine: Irish‑inspired / Café‑style
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (with cream)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
