Chocolate Cream Cold Brew (Print)

Cold brew coffee topped with thick chocolate cream, perfect for a rich and refreshing drink anytime.

# Components:

→ Chocolate Cream

01 - 0.5 cup heavy cream, cold
02 - 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
03 - 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
04 - 0.25 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - Pinch salt

→ Cold Brew Base

06 - 1.5 cups cold brew coffee, chilled
07 - Ice cubes

→ Garnish

08 - Extra chocolate syrup, for garnish
09 - Shaved chocolate or cocoa powder, optional

# Method:

01 - Combine heavy cream, chocolate syrup, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt in a mixing bowl.
02 - Use a hand whisk or electric mixer to whip the mixture until it thickens and forms soft peaks, ensuring not to overwhip.
03 - Fill two serving glasses with ice cubes.
04 - Pour 0.75 cup chilled cold brew coffee into each glass.
05 - Spoon chocolate cream gently over the cold brew, allowing it to float.
06 - Drizzle extra chocolate syrup and sprinkle shaved chocolate or cocoa powder as desired.
07 - Serve immediately with a straw.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • This drink tastes like an afternoon secret—satisfying, easy, and endlessly customizable.
  • On warm days or after a long morning, it feels like a luxury that takes barely ten minutes to put together.
02 -
  • If you whip the cream too long, it will turn stiff and sink instead of floating—watch for those soft peaks.
  • Adding the salt turned the chocolate from just sweet to surprisingly layered, making all the flavors stand out.
03 -
  • Chill your mixing bowl and whisk ahead of time for faster, fluffier cream.
  • Using different chocolate syrups—even a dash of dark cocoa powder—lets you personalize the flavor each time.
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