Chocolate Cream Cold Brew (Printable Version)

Cold brew coffee meets velvety chocolate cream for a rich, chilled beverage—perfect for afternoon indulgence.

# What You Need:

→ Chocolate Cream

01 - 1/2 cup cold heavy cream
02 - 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup, plus extra for garnish
03 - 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
04 - 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - Pinch of salt

→ Cold Brew

06 - 1 and 1/2 cups chilled cold brew coffee
07 - Ice cubes

→ Optional Garnish

08 - Shaved chocolate or cocoa powder, for garnish

# Step-by-Step:

01 - Combine cold heavy cream, chocolate syrup, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt in a mixing bowl.
02 - Using a hand whisk or electric mixer, whip until slightly thickened and soft peaks form; avoid overwhipping.
03 - Place ice cubes in two serving glasses.
04 - Pour 3/4 cup chilled cold brew coffee into each glass.
05 - Gently spoon the whipped chocolate cream on top of each glass, allowing it to float.
06 - Drizzle additional chocolate syrup and sprinkle shaved chocolate or cocoa powder if desired. Serve immediately with a straw.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's like dessert for breakfast, but with enough coffee to wake you up instantly.
  • You can customize the chocolate cream to fit your mood — more chocolate, extra vanilla, or just a pinch of salt adds surprising balance.
02 -
  • If you overwhip the cream, it turns dense and loses that velvety texture; keep an eye on it.
  • Starting with extra-cold ingredients makes the chocolate cream hold better atop the coffee, so chill everything first.
03 -
  • Whip the cream until it just holds peaks, since too firm makes it hard to spoon and ruins the airy texture.
  • Let everyone garnish their own—the magic is in the personal touch.
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