Chocolate Cream Cold Brew (Printable)

Cold brew coffee meets plush chocolate cream for a chilled indulgence. Easy to prepare and utterly satisfying.

# 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 salt

→ Cold Brew

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

→ Optional Garnish

08 - Shaved chocolate or cocoa powder
09 - Additional chocolate syrup

# How-To:

01 - Combine heavy cream, chocolate syrup, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt in a mixing bowl.
02 - Using a hand whisk or electric mixer, whip mixture until 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 - Spoon whipped chocolate cream gently onto the surface of each cold brew, allowing it to float.
06 - Drizzle additional chocolate syrup and sprinkle shaved chocolate or cocoa powder if desired.
07 - Provide a straw and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You get the creamy satisfaction of dessert and the energizing punch of coffee in a single glass.
  • This recipe wins over guests who secretly wish cafe drinks tasted as luxe as they look.
02 -
  • If you overwhip the cream, it turns grainy and won’t float—so watch closely and stop as soon as you see soft peaks.
  • Using really cold cream and cold coffee ensures the layers stay distinct and don’t blend together.
03 -
  • Prep everything before you start—chilled glasses intensify that coffee shop feel.
  • A slow, steady whisk gives cream the silkiest texture and helps avoid overwhipping.
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