Crema al caffè (Italian Coffee Cream)

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Crema al caffè (Italian Coffee Cream)

Crema al caffè (Italian Coffee Cream) is a frothy, chilled dessert made with just three ingredients, perfect as a summer treat. This whipped specialty coffee is enjoyed with a spoon, and is a refreshing snack or a delicious after dinner indulgence.

Prep Time10

Cook Time1

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: coffee, Italian coffee cream, crema al caffe

Servings: servings

Calories: 264kcal

Author: Lora

Equipment

1 espresso maker
1 glass bowl
espresso cups

Ingredients

¼ cup espresso coffee
1 Tablespoon granulated sugar add more to sweeten to your taste
1 ¼ cups whole/whipping/heavy cream very cold

Instructions

Make the coffee: Brew your espresso in the espresso maker or use a pod.
Sweeten to your taste: Add sugar to the coffee and stir to combine. Chill the coffee completely.
Whip the cream: Whip the cold cream with a handheld mixer or a stand mixer to soft peaks with a handheld mixer or a stand mixer until it begins to get soft and fluffy.
Add in espresso coffee: As soon as it is fluffy and soft peaks begin to form, begin to add in the chilled espresso and mix it in until combined.
Chill in the refrigerator: Spoon out the coffee cream into a container and cover it. Chill in the refrigerator for one hour.
Serve: When it's nicely chilled, spoon into espresso cups or small glass cups or bowls. Serve immediately. Dust with cocoa powder or shaved chocolate, if you like.

Notes

Coffee: This coffee cream dessert should be made only with espresso coffee. If you have any leftover you can chill it and make even the next day. It's a great way to use up some extra espresso you brewed. I like to use my Bialetti Moka to make this, but it can be made with any sort of espresso pod machine.
Sugar: You could make this even with powdered sugar. It is up to you and what you have on hand.
Cream: You could even make it dairy-free. Whip up whatever dairy free milk you know whips up nicely and make it with that.
Storage: Any extra can be kept in the refrigerator for a few days in an airtight container. I kept my leftovers for 3 days and it was still creamy and delicious.
Serving: Nutrition was calculated as if you were serving it in a short glass like as a dessert. It will vary on the portion you serve and how much sugar you use (to your taste).

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