Kahlua Coffee Recipe
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Ingredients
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Coffee Base
Cream Topping
Garnish (optional)
Method
Coffee Base
Brew Coffee
Brew 1.5 cups of very strong coffee using your preferred method (espresso, French press, or drip with extra grounds). The coffee should be hot so it blends well with the liqueur.
Stir in 2 tablespoons Kahlúa and 1 teaspoon granulated sugar into the hot coffee until the sugar dissolves completely. Taste and adjust sweetness or Kahlúa amount as desired.
Cream Topping
Whip Cream
Chill a small mixing bowl and beaters if possible. Pour 1/2 cup chilled heavy cream into the bowl, add 1 teaspoon confectioners' sugar and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract. Whip with a hand mixer or whisk until soft peaks form — the cream should be thick but still pourable.
Spoon or gently float the whipped cream on top of the prepared Kahlúa coffee. The warm coffee will create a nice contrast with the cold cream.
Garnish & Serve
Sprinkle 1 teaspoon freshly grated dark chocolate or sift a little cocoa powder over the cream. Optionally float 2–3 coffee beans on top for presentation.
Serve immediately while coffee is hot and cream is chilled.