Chocolate Cream Cold Brew (Printable)

Velvety chocolate cream crowns cold brew for a luscious, refreshing coffee beverage.

# What You Need:

→ Chocolate Cream

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

→ Cold Brew

07 - 1 1/2 cups cold brew coffee, chilled
08 - Ice cubes

→ Optional Garnish

09 - Shaved chocolate or cocoa powder

# How to Make It:

01 - In a mixing bowl, combine cold heavy cream, chocolate syrup, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
02 - Using a hand whisk or electric mixer, whip the mixture until it thickens slightly and forms soft peaks. Avoid overwhipping.
03 - Arrange ice cubes evenly in two serving glasses.
04 - Divide chilled cold brew coffee between the glasses, pouring 3/4 cup into each.
05 - Gently spoon the chocolate cream over the cold brew in each glass, allowing it to float.
06 - Drizzle with additional chocolate syrup and sprinkle with shaved chocolate or cocoa powder if desired.
07 - Present immediately with a straw.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • This chocolate cream cold brew is like a café-style indulgence with none of the wait.
  • The balance of bittersweet coffee and luscious chocolate topping keeps me reaching for another sip.
02 -
  • Once, I overwhipped the cream and it turned grainy instead of silky—stop at soft peaks.
  • Mixing the cream too soon with coffee makes it sink, so always spoon it atop after pouring.
03 -
  • Chill the mixing bowl before whipping for maximum fluffiness.
  • A pinch more salt can balance the sweetness if your syrup is extra sugary.
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