Crema di Caffè
A luscious and sweet coffee treat that is perfect for everything from an afternoon pick me up to a refreshing dessert.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup strong coffee or espresso
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon confectioners sugar
- dark chocolate shavings (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Brew a pot of strong coffee or espresso
- Place 3/4 cup of coffee and 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar into a mug
- Stir until the sugar has fully dissolved
- Place the coffee in the refrigerator until it is fully chilled
- Add 1 3/4 cups of heavy cream into a large bowl or the bowl of your stand mixer
- Whip the heavy cream until large bubbles begin to form
- Add 1 tablespoon of confectioners sugar into the heavy cream
- Continue whipping the heavy cream until soft peaks begin to form
- Slowly add the chilled coffee as the heavy cream continues whipping
- Whip until the mixture is thick and airy
- Transfer the crema di caffè into glasses and garnish with shaved chocolate