Perfect Irish Coffee Recipe with Easy Homemade Whipped Cream Tutorial
A simple and authentic Irish coffee recipe featuring strong brewed coffee, Irish whiskey, brown sugar, and a luscious homemade whipped cream topping. Perfect for cozy nights or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: Irish
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 to 8 ounces freshly brewed hot coffee (medium-dark roast preferred)
- 1 ½ ounces Irish whiskey (Jameson recommended)
- 1 to 1 ½ tablespoons brown sugar (light or dark)
- ½ cup heavy cream (cold, at least 36% fat)
- 1 teaspoon powdered sugar (optional, for whipped cream)
- A splash of vanilla extract (optional, for whipped cream)
Instructions
- Brew 6 to 8 ounces (180–240 ml) of strong, hot coffee using drip or French press method.
- Warm your glass or mug by pouring hot water into it, then discard the water.
- Add 1 to 1 ½ tablespoons (12–18 g) of brown sugar into the warmed glass.
- Pour in 1 ½ ounces (45 ml) of Irish whiskey and stir until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Slowly add the brewed coffee into the glass, leaving room at the top for whipped cream. Stir gently once.
- In a cold mixing bowl, pour ½ cup (120 ml) of heavy cream. Add 1 teaspoon powdered sugar and a splash of vanilla extract if using.
- Whisk the cream until soft peaks form, about 2-3 minutes with an electric mixer or longer by hand.
- Carefully spoon the whipped cream over the back of a spoon onto the coffee to float it on top.
- Serve immediately and sip through the cream for the classic experience.
Notes
Use hot coffee to ensure sugar dissolves and whiskey blends well. Whip cream to soft peaks for best floating effect. Warm the glass to keep coffee hot longer. Avoid stirring after adding whipped cream to maintain the layered texture. For dairy-free, use whipped coconut cream. Brown sugar adds richer flavor than white sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (about 8 oun
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8
- Fat: 12
- Protein: 1.5
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