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Italian Coffee Cream (Crema al Caffè)
Italian Coffee Cream, known in Italy as Crema al Caffè or Crema di Caffè, is a cold, creamy, and frothy coffee dessert served in many Italian coffee bars, especially during the summer. Light, velvety, and eggless, it’s the perfect refreshing treat after a meal or a delicious afternoon pick-me-up.With just three simple ingredients, whipping cream, freshly brewed espresso, and powdered sugar, you can make an authentic Italian coffee cream at home, just like the one served at the bar. This easy coffee cream recipe has the rich flavor of espresso and the soft, airy texture of whipped cream.
Ingredients
- 200 ml heavy whipping cream - ¾ cup
- 80 ml espresso or strong coffee - ⅓ cup
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
- To make authentic Italian Coffee Cream, start by brewing a strong, rich espresso. You can use an espresso machine or a traditional Italian moka pot, called caffettiera in Italy. Avoid weak or watery coffee, as a bold coffee flavor is essential for a good crema al caffè.
- Pour the hot espresso into a glass and stir in the powdered sugar until completely dissolved. Let the coffee cool at room temperature, then place it in the refrigerator until very cold. Do not add warm coffee to the cream, or the mixture will lose its thick and airy texture.
- While the coffee is chilling, whip the cold heavy cream using a stand mixer or an electric hand mixer. Keep the cream in the refrigerator until the last moment, as it must be very cold to whip properly. Whip until fluffy and firm.
- Once the cream is well whipped, slowly add the chilled sweetened coffee while mixing at low speed. Continue mixing for about one minute, just until fully combined. The result should be a thick, velvety coffee cream with a light and frothy texture.
- Transfer the Italian Coffee Cream to a container with a lid and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving. This resting time helps the flavor develop and gives the crema a thicker, creamier consistency.Serve in small cups, just like in an Italian café, and enjoy your homemade Crema di Caffè.
Nutrition
Serving: 100gCalories: 93kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 1gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 7mgPotassium: 29mgSugar: 3gVitamin A: 370IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 0.03mg
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