Crema al Caffè (Italian Coffee Cream)
A light and creamy Italian coffee dessert made with whipped cream, espresso, and sugar — smooth, airy, and perfect served cold.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 236kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup Heavy Cream cold
- ¼ cup Strong Espresso cooled completely
- 4 tablespoon Powdered Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Cocoa Powder optional
- ¼ teaspoon Vanilla Extract optional
Instructions
- In a chilled mixing bowl, add the cold heavy cream and sugar (and vanilla if using).
- Begin whipping the cream until you get soft peaks.
- Add the cooled espresso and continue whipping for a couple of minutes to fully combine and the mixture is smooth and airy.
- Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
- Spoon into serving glasses and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Dust with cocoa powder before serving for extra flavor.
Notes
- This recipes is enough for 4 large servings or 6 smaller servings, depending on the size of your serving glasses.
- Use cold cream for best whipping results.
- Taste and adjust sweetness before chilling.
- Freeze for 30 minutes-1 hour for a colder, semifreddo consistency.
Nutrition
Calories: 236kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 18mg | Potassium: 78mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 875IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 0.1mg
