Chocolate Cream Cold Brew (Print Version)

Cold brew coffee topped with chocolate cream creates a rich, refreshing and indulgent pick-me-up.

# 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

→ Cold Brew Coffee

06 - 1 1/2 cups chilled cold brew coffee
07 - Ice cubes

→ Garnish (optional)

08 - Extra chocolate syrup
09 - Shaved chocolate or cocoa powder

# Directions:

01 - In a mixing bowl, add 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 slightly thickened and soft peaks form. Avoid overwhipping.
03 - Fill two serving glasses with ice cubes.
04 - Pour 3/4 cup of cold brew coffee into each glass over the ice.
05 - Gently spoon the whipped chocolate cream onto each glass, allowing it to float on top.
06 - Garnish with a drizzle of chocolate syrup and a sprinkle of shaved chocolate or cocoa powder if desired. Serve immediately with a straw.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • You get dessert-in-a-glass vibes without messing up your kitchen.
  • The blend of chocolate and cold brew creates a treat that feels café-worthy, yet effortless.
02 -
  • If you whip the cream too long, it will go from soft peaks to stiff—resulting in a texture that's more like mousse, and harder to spoon over the coffee.
  • Trying different chocolate syrups revealed that even small flavor differences totally change the cream's punch.
03 -
  • A chilled mixing bowl and whisk lets your cream develop soft peaks quickly and evenly.
  • Floating the cream gently is the trick to achieving that café-style look—it takes a steady hand, but you can always swirl it in if the top isn't perfect.
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