Chocolate Cream Cold Brew (Printable)

Chilled cold brew meets smooth chocolate cream for a rich, refreshing sip ideal for sweet coffee lovers.

# What You Need:

→ Chocolate Cream

01 - 1/2 cup cold heavy cream
02 - 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup, plus additional for garnish
03 - 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
04 - 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - Pinch of salt

→ Cold Brew

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

→ Optional Garnish

08 - Shaved chocolate or cocoa powder

# How-To:

01 - Combine cold heavy cream, chocolate syrup, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt in a mixing bowl.
02 - Whisk or beat with an electric mixer until the mixture thickens slightly and forms soft peaks, being careful not to overwhip.
03 - Distribute ice cubes evenly among two serving glasses.
04 - Pour 3/4 cup of chilled cold brew coffee into each prepared glass.
05 - Gently spoon the whipped chocolate cream over the cold brew coffee, allowing it to float.
06 - Drizzle chocolate syrup and sprinkle shaved chocolate or cocoa powder over the top, if desired. Serve immediately with a straw.

# Insider Tips:

01 -
  • The chocolate cream really feels like something you'd only get at a specialty coffee shop, but it's easier than you think.
  • Lightly sweet, ultra-smooth, and cold enough to wake you up without overpowering your tastebuds.
02 -
  • If you whip the cream too hard, it goes from velvety to stiff in seconds—it took me a few botched batches to realize soft peaks are the sweet spot.
  • Don’t pour hot cold brew; the chocolate cream melts into a soupy mess and the drink loses its magic.
03 -
  • Warm up your whisk arm—whipping by hand actually gives more control and keeps the cream from going too hard.
  • Let guests garnish their own drink for an interactive touch—everyone loves customizing their chocolate top.
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