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Italian coffee cream

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Italian coffee cream

Italian coffee cream sits at the intersection between a dessert and a drink. Made with equal parts of coffee and sugar (or other granulated sweetener), plus ice, it couldn’t be easier to make for a refreshing treat. You can top with a dusting of cocoa powder, or grated coconut to give it a more indulgent flavor.

The original recipe also uses fresh cream. In reality, you don’t need it, unless you want to give your cream a very firm body. This version is very light and has no fat. If you use a sweetener (like Stevia or Monk Fruit), use 1/4 sugar for each part of coffee. If you use granulated sugar or cassonade, use 1/2 sugar for each part of coffee.

The only imperative? Use Italian coffee. Either moka coffee or an espresso machine will do.

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Italian coffee cream

Italian coffee cream

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Italian coffee cream is a refreshing boost of energy, the Italian way. It's like a chilled espresso with a creamy body and a sweet flavor. All it takes is a good shot of espresso from a machine or a moka, sugar, and a few ice cubes.
prep time
5 min
total time
2 hours

Equipment

  • Food processor or mixer

  • Jar

Ingredients

  • 200 ml home-made moka coffee

  • 2 tablespoons granulated Stevia

  • 6 ice cubes

Instructions

1

Prepare coffee

Make coffee with an Italian moka: fill the bottom with water up to just under the valve. Plug in the filter. Fill with Italian ground coffee (leave the coffee loose, it shouldn't be packed or pressed). Screw in the top and bring to the boil over medium-low heat. When the moka starts to bubble, turn off the heat and transfer the coffee to a jar. Let it cool down for 30 minutes, then close the jar with a lid and put in the fridge to chill for at least a couple of hours.
2

Cream the coffee

Transfer the iced coffee to the mixer's bowl (you'll need a bowl that seals, not open at the top). Add the sugar or sweetener, and the ice cubes. Blend for one minute and pour to the serving glasses. Enjoy cold!

Notes

For a more decadent flavor, use French cassonade in place of sweetener. If you prefer a low-calorie drink, granulated Stevia and Monk Fruit are excellent. Tip: in many Italian households, there is a leftover coffee jar inb the fridge during the summer. As it builds up, it is used for coffee cream.
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