Iced Italian Coffee Cream Crema Di Caffè

Italian Coffee Cream, or crema al caffè, is a delightful summer alternative to the traditional cappuccino, offering a silky smooth sip that revitalizes any coffee lover's palate. It is an ingenious way to repurpose leftover espresso, transforming it into a chilled and creamy treat.

Course Dessert

Cuisine Italian

Diet Vegetarian

Keyword Cream di caffe, Italian coffee cream, Whipped coffee cream

Prep Time 10

Resting 1

Total Time 1 10

Servings people

Calories 277kcal

Author Laura Tobin

Equipment

KitchenAid Mixer
Ice cream machine optional

Ingredients

1 cup Espresso coffee
6 tablespoon caster sugar
1 cup heavy cream +30% fat

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

While the espresso is still warm, add the sugar to it. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
1 cup Espresso coffee, 6 tablespoon caster sugar
Transfer the sweetened espresso to the fridge and let it chill for at least 1 hour, or overnight, to ensure it is thoroughly cold.
In a small bowl, combine the cold espresso and heavy cream.
1 cup heavy cream
Using an electric mixer, whip the cream and espresso mixture until it forms soft peaks. This will give the cream a light, airy texture.
Spoon the whipped coffee cream into a martini glass for an elegant presentation.
Decorate the top with a few coffee beans or a sprinkle of cocoa powder for added flair and flavor.

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Notes

If you are preparing this treat for guests at home and want to keep it from separating, you can place it in an ice cream machine and set it to stir without refrigeration.

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