Chocolate Cream Cold Brew (Printable)

Chilled cold brew topped with smooth chocolate cream, offering a perfect indulgent pick-me-up.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chocolate Cream

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

→ Cold Brew

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

→ Optional Garnish

08 - Shaved chocolate or cocoa powder

# Directions:

01 - Combine cold heavy cream, chocolate syrup, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt in a mixing bowl.
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 chilled cold brew coffee into each glass.
05 - Gently spoon chocolate cream over the cold brew, allowing it to remain on top.
06 - Drizzle additional chocolate syrup and sprinkle shaved chocolate or cocoa powder over each glass as desired. Serve immediately with a straw.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It tastes like dessert and energizes you at the same time.
  • It's effortless to whip up, yet feels extra fancy, perfect for impressing guests or just treating yourself.
02 -
  • Overwhipping the cream turns it grainy and makes it hard to float—stop as soon as you see gentle peaks.
  • Chilling your bowl and whisk before starting gives a smoother, silkier cream layer.
03 -
  • Always taste your cream before layering—adjust sweetness if needed, since chocolate syrups vary.
  • A gentle touch with the spoon preserves the layering and keeps your cream cloud afloat.
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