Chocolate Cream Cold Brew (Printable)

Cold brew topped with chocolate cream for a rich, refreshing drink. Easy and ready in 10 minutes.

# 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 salt

→ Cold Brew

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

→ Optional Garnish

08 - Chocolate syrup, for drizzling
09 - Shaved chocolate or cocoa powder, for sprinkling

# How to make it:

01 - Place cold heavy cream, chocolate syrup, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt into a mixing bowl.
02 - Using a hand whisk or electric mixer, whip the mixture until it thickens slightly and forms soft peaks. Avoid overwhipping.
03 - Fill two serving glasses with ice cubes.
04 - Pour 3/4 cup of chilled cold brew coffee into each glass.
05 - Gently spoon the whipped chocolate cream onto the coffee, letting it float atop each glass.
06 - Drizzle chocolate syrup and sprinkle shaved chocolate or cocoa powder over the cream if desired.
07 - Serve immediately with a straw for optimal texture and enjoyment.

# Helpful Hints:

01 -
  • You can whip up a café-worthy drink in less than ten minutes, and people will think you went to serious trouble.
  • The chocolate cream is so lush and velvety, it transforms humble cold brew into dessert and drink at once.
02 -
  • Trying to whip the cream when it's too warm will leave you with a soupy mess instead of perfect mousse.
  • Adding the pinch of salt felt odd at first but now it's non-negotiable—it transforms the chocolate flavor.
03 -
  • Take your time whipping the cream, stopping at soft peaks for that luxurious float—not stiff peaks, which will just clump.
  • High-quality chocolate syrup elevates the flavor and makes your drink taste like something from a coffee bar.
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