Chocolate Cream Cold Brew (Print)

Silky chocolate cream adds luxury to chilled cold brew, ideal for a refreshing and indulgent beverage.

# What you'll 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 of salt

→ Cold Brew Coffee

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

→ Garnish

08 - Chocolate syrup for drizzling
09 - Shaved chocolate or cocoa powder (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Combine heavy cream, chocolate syrup, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt in a mixing bowl.
02 - Whisk by hand or use an electric mixer to whip until mixture thickens slightly 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 - Spoon chocolate cream gently over the top of each glass, allowing it to float above the coffee.
06 - Drizzle chocolate syrup and sprinkle shaved chocolate or cocoa powder if desired.
07 - Serve immediately with a straw.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The chocolate cream feels like dessert but takes only minutes, so you can spoil yourself anytime.
  • It transforms plain cold brew into something worthy of a fancy cafe, and you control the sweetness.
02 -
  • Overwhipping the cream turns it too stiff; you want soft peaks for that dreamy float on top.
  • Let the cream sit for a minute before spooning—it thickens just enough and stays silky when poured.
03 -
  • Start with cold cream and a chilled bowl; it speeds up whipping and gives a smoother finish.
  • A gentle swirl of chocolate syrup on top is more dramatic than mixing—it impresses every time.
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