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Amaretti Coffee Recipe

Name: Carmine's Italian Restaurant - Las Vegas Amaretti Coffee Recipe
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 cups freshly brewed strong hot coffee (preferably espresso or French press); 1.5 oz amaretto liqueur; 1 tsp brown sugar (optional, for sweetness); 0.25 cups heavy whipping cream; 1 tsp powdered sugar; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 each toasted chopped amaretti cookies or whole amaretto cookie; 1 tsp grated dark chocolate or cocoa powder (optional)

Inspired by Carmine's Italian Restaurant - Las Vegas

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Serves1

Amaretto, Coffee & Whipped Cream

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Ingredients

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Coffee Base

1 cups freshly brewed strong hot coffee (preferably espresso or French press)1 1/2 oz amaretto liqueur1 tsp brown sugar (optional, for sweetness)

Whipped Cream Topping

1/4 cups heavy whipping cream1 tsp powdered sugar1 tsp Watkins vanilla extract

Garnish

1 each toasted chopped amaretti cookies or whole amaretto cookie1 tsp grated dark chocolate or cocoa powder (optional)

Method

Coffee Base

Brew Coffee

Brew 1 cup of very strong hot coffee (espresso, lungo, or a robust French-press brew). Pour into a pre-warmed heatproof glass or mug to keep temperature.

If you like a touch of sweetness, stir 1 tsp brown sugar into the hot coffee until dissolved.

Add 1.5 oz amaretto liqueur to the hot coffee and stir gently to combine. Taste and adjust sweetness or amaretto amount as desired.

Whipped Cream Topping

Chill a small mixing bowl and whisk (or the beaters) in the fridge for 5–10 minutes if possible — cold implements help the cream whip better.

Pour 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream into the chilled bowl. Add 1 tsp powdered sugar and 1 tsp vanilla extract.

Whisk by hand briskly or use an electric mixer on medium-high for about 1–2 minutes until soft peaks form. You want a light, billowy whipped cream that will float on the hot coffee.

Spoon or gently dollop the whipped cream on top of the amaretto coffee so it rests on the surface rather than sinking in.

Garnish

Lightly crumble or chop one amaretti cookie and sprinkle over the whipped cream. Alternatively, place one whole amaretti cookie on the saucer or balanced on the rim.

Finish with a light dusting of grated dark chocolate or cocoa powder (about 1 tsp) over the whipped cream for aroma and contrast.

Serve immediately while the coffee is hot and the whipped cream is chilled. Provide a small spoon so the guest can stir in the cream as desired.