Creamy Classic Irish Coffee Recipe with Easy Whiskey Cream Topping
A straightforward and reliable Irish coffee recipe combining robust coffee, smooth Irish whiskey, and a light, luscious whiskey cream topping for a comforting and indulgent drink.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: Irish
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 ounces freshly brewed hot dark roast coffee
- 1 ½ ounces Irish whiskey (e.g., Jameson)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- ¼ cup heavy cream (cold)
- 1 teaspoon powdered sugar
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Brew 6 ounces (180 ml) of freshly brewed hot dark roast coffee and pour into a heatproof glass mug; keep warm.
- Stir in 1 ½ ounces (45 ml) of Irish whiskey and 1 tablespoon (12 grams) of brown sugar until the sugar dissolves completely, about 30 seconds.
- In a chilled bowl, combine ¼ cup (60 ml) of cold heavy cream with 1 teaspoon (4 grams) powdered sugar and ¼ teaspoon (1.2 ml) vanilla extract if using. Whisk until soft peaks form (2-3 minutes with hand mixer or 4-5 minutes by hand).
- Slowly pour or spoon the whipped cream over the back of a spoon onto the surface of the coffee mixture to float the cream on top, about ½ inch thick.
- Serve immediately while the coffee is hot and the cream floats perfectly.
Notes
Use cold heavy cream with high fat content (36% or more) for best results. Whip cream to soft peaks to ensure it floats on coffee. Pour cream gently over the back of a spoon. Serve immediately for best texture and flavor. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with chilled full-fat coconut cream and brown sugar with maple syrup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug (about 8 ounce
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 11
- Sodium: 10
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Protein: 1
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