Coffee Cream

Coffee cream is a delight that combines the strength of coffee with the enveloping creaminess. Typically Italian, it can be prepared simply and quickly. Here’s how to make a classic coffee cream:

Ingredients

• 100 ml strong espresso coffee
• 100 g granulated sugar
• 200 ml whipping cream (already sweetened if you prefer a sweeter cream)

Preparation

1. Prepare the espresso coffee and let it cool completely. Remember that it must be very strong to maintain its aroma even after mixing it with the other ingredients.
2. In a bowl, combine the cold coffee with the granulated sugar.
3. Whip the cream until it becomes firm.
4. Gently fold the whipped cream into the coffee and sugar mixture, trying to maintain as much of the air incorporated during whipping as possible.
5. Place the coffee cream in the fridge for at least an hour before serving it.

If desired, you can garnish the cream with cocoa powder or grated chocolate before serving. Enjoy your meal!

Trivia

Coffee cream is a typically summer dessert in Italy, loved for its freshness and for the energizing taste of coffee. In some variations, coffee liqueur is added to give an extra touch of flavor depth.