Coffee Whipped Cream (Crema di Caffè)

Your new favorite creamy coffee dessert — straight from Italy!

Listen up, coffee lovers! If you haven’t tried coffee whipped cream yet, get ready to take your taste buds on a one-way trip to coffee paradise. In Italy, this luscious dessert is known as Crema di Caffè and is a summertime favorite—often enjoyed chilled and eaten with a spoon. It’s luxuriously creamy, easy to prepare, and guaranteed to impress your fellow coffee enthusiasts!

☕ What is Coffee Whipped Cream?

It’s exactly what it sounds like: a dreamy blend of strong espresso and fluffy whipped cream, sweetened to perfection. Served in small glasses and topped with cocoa powder and chocolate chips, it’s an elegant yet effortless dessert that packs a bold espresso punch with a smooth, velvety finish.

✨ Ingredients

‍ Instructions

Step 1: Whip the Cream

Pour the cold whipping cream into a large mixing bowl. Using an electric mixer (or stand mixer), beat on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form. This usually takes about 3–5 minutes. Set aside.

Step 2: Sweeten the Coffee

In a separate bowl, combine the hot espresso and powdered sugar. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved. Allow the sweetened coffee to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate it until chilled. This step is crucial—adding hot coffee to cream will cause it to deflate.

Step 3: Combine

Once the coffee is cold, gently fold it into the whipped cream using a spatula. Do this slowly to keep the mixture light and airy.

Step 4: Assemble

Spoon the coffee whipped cream into small serving glasses or dessert bowls. Make sure each glass is filled evenly.

Step 5: Garnish & Serve

Dust the tops with cocoa powder and scatter a few chocolate chips over each. You can also sprinkle over cookie crumbs, coconut flakes, or even chocolate shavings if you like.

Serve immediately with a spoon or refrigerate until ready to serve. Either way, prepare to go back for seconds!

Tips & Tricks

• No espresso machine? Use any strong brewed coffee or instant coffee—just make it bold and flavorful.

• No electric mixer? Add cold cream and cold coffee mixture to a clean bottle or mason jar. Shake vigorously for 2–3 minutes until thick and creamy.

• Serving ideas: Serve it alone, with a biscotti or ladyfinger on the side, or even as a topping for brownies or chocolate cake.

• Storage: Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days. Do not freeze—it will separate and lose its creamy texture.

Serving Suggestions

Coffee whipped cream is rich, so it’s best served in small glasses or dessert cups with a spoon. Here are a few fun ideas:

• Serve with almond biscotti for dipping.

• Spoon over chocolate mousse or vanilla ice cream.

• Layer into parfait glasses with crumbled cookies and whipped cream.

• Top off an affogato or a slice of tiramisu with a dollop.

❤️ More Coffee Recipes You’ll Love

• Affogato – Ice cream drowned in hot espresso.

• Dalgona Coffee – The viral whipped coffee drink.

• Light Whipped Coffee Cream – A lighter version with less sugar.

• Homemade Coffee Liqueur – Rich, boozy, and perfect for after-dinner sipping.

Quick Recipe Recap

Coffee Whipped Cream (Crema di Caffè)
Prep Time: 10 min | Chill Time: 15 min | Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• 1¼ cups whipping cream

• ½ cup espresso (cooled)

• ¼ cup powdered sugar

• Cocoa powder and chocolate chips, for topping

Instructions:

1. Whip cream until stiff peaks form.

2. Dissolve sugar in hot espresso; chill.

3. Fold chilled coffee into whipped cream.

4. Spoon into glasses and top with cocoa/chips.

5. Serve chilled with a spoon!

This no-fuss coffee dessert is proof that great things can come from simple ingredients. Whether you’re hosting guests or treating yourself, this Italian-style coffee cream will keep everyone coming back for more. Buon appetito!