Be inspired by my five favorite recipes using espresso with whipped cream below. They are easy to make and take only a few minutes to prepare and serve.
When speaking of espresso with whipped cream, we mostly refer to espresso con panna, a traditional Italian drink comprised of two shots of espresso topped with lightly whipped cream. But to take your daily grind up a notch, think outside the box and be inspired with these recipes using espresso with heavy whipped cream that takes only a few minutes to make.
First, you might find our guide on how to pull espresso helpful. If you have a fresh batch of specialty coffee at home, make sure to use it to provide your drink with an authentic and delightful espresso flavor. Without further ado, let’s jump in.
1. Classic Espresso Con Panna
This traditional coffee drink has been taking the world by storm for the past few years. It uses a double shot of espresso sitting under a dollop of heavy whipped cream. You can use a small glass to serve as an after-lunch dessert, and it’s very easy to make at home.
Materials Needed
Ingredients:
- Two shots of espresso
- One cup of cold heavy cream
Equipment:
- A dessert glass
- An electric hand mixer
- A tablespoon
- A medium-sized bowl
Methods:
Step 1: Make Whipped Cream
Pour chilled heavy cream into a medium-sized bowl. You can keep the bowl in the fridge before whipping or place it on top of ice during the whipping process to enhance its thick, cool consistency.
Use a hand mixer to slowly whip heavy cream on medium speed and gradually speed it up. Stop when the cream is sturdy enough to form peaks.
Step 2: Mix & Serve
Pour espresso into a glass. Slowly add whipped cream on top of the espresso with the tablespoon. Serve with a coffee spoon.
2. Keto Hot Cocoa With Espresso Whipped Cream
Let’s make this espresso with whipped cream recipe a bit more keto-friendly. A dash of chocolate serves as a sweet base to balance out the bitterness of the espresso. With heavy whipped cream sitting on top, you have a creamy, rich, and flavorful festive drink for the whole family.
Instead of cow’s milk, I have found a plant-based alternative to make sure all my keto friends can enjoy it. The ingredients in the recipe below suffice for three people. Adjust the amount as you go depending on how many servings you want to make.
Materials Needed
Ingredients:
- Two cups of unsweetened almond milk (or soy milk for a richer taste)
- Two tablespoons of cocoa powder
- Four tablespoons of sugar (or your sweetener of choice)
- Two tablespoons of chocolate chips
- One teaspoon of vanilla extract
- One tablespoon of cinnamon powder to garnish
- One cup of heavy whipping cream
- One tablespoon of espresso
- Salt to taste
Equipments:
- A saucepan
- An electric hand mixer
- A mug
- A coffee spoon
- A stove
Methods:
Step 1: Make Hot Cocoa
Add almond milk, cocoa powder, three tablespoons of sugar, chocolate chips, and vanilla into a saucepan. Heat it over medium heat and keep stirring until dissolved. Then simmer.
Reduce heat and take it off the stove. Pour the mixture into a mug. Keep it warm while moving on to the next step.
Step 2: Make Espresso Whipped Cream
Pour chilled heavy cream and one tablespoon of sugar into a medium-sized bowl. You can keep the bowl cold in the fridge before whipping or place it on top of ice during the whipping process to enhance the whipped cream consistency.
Use a hand mixer to whip heavy cream on medium speed slowly. Gradually speed it up. Slowly add the espresso, keep whipping and stop until the whipped cream is set and forms peaks with a beautiful brown color.
Step 3: Serve
Slowly add the whipped cream on top of the hot cocoa drink and garnish with cinnamon powder. Serve hot with a coffee spoon.
3. Espresso Nightcap With Vanilla Whipped Cream
Girls’ night out? Watching Netflix and having a slumber party? Well, don’t let your night go to waste! The night is young and keeps it young forever with my favorite espresso nightcap with vanilla whipped cream. Rich and decadent, your friends will surely love it.
Materials Needed
Ingredients:
- One and a quarter cups of whole milk
- Half a cup of chilled heavy cream
- One and a quarter shot of espresso
- One cup of amaretto liqueur
- Half a cup of chilled whipping cream
- Two tablespoons of sugar
- One teaspoon of vanilla extract
Equipments:
- A saucepan
- A large chilled bowl
- An electric hand mixer
- A mug
- A tablespoon
Methods:
Step 1: Make Espresso Nightcap
Add whole milk, espresso, and amaretto liqueur into the saucepan. Place it over low heat and keep stirring until everything dissolves. Turn off the heat and take it off the stove.
Step 2: Make Vanilla Cream
Add chilled heavy cream into the bowl and keep beating with a hand mixer until the cream is thick and forms a peak. Slowly add sugar and vanilla extract to the cream and keep mixing until combined.
Step 3: Finish The Drink
Pour the espresso nightcap into the mug. Top it with whipped cream and serve hot.
4. Chocolate Rum With Espresso Whipped Cream
Chocolate and rum give your deep, dark espresso drink a decadent punch. I like to have it as a post-meal dessert before getting back to work in the afternoon.
Materials Needed
Ingredients:
- One cup of chilled whipping cream
- Three tablespoons of sugar
- Three-quarters of a teaspoon of rum extract
- One shot of espresso
- One cup of chocolate-flavored coffee beans
Equipments:
- An electric hand mixer
- A medium-sized bowl
- A cup to store the finished whipped cream
Methods:
Step 1: Prep The Coffee Beans
Crush the chocolate-covered coffee beans into smaller bits and set them aside.
Step 2: Make Espresso-Flavored Whipped Cream
Add chilled heavy cream, sugar, rum extract, and espresso into a chilled bowl. Beat all the ingredients together until you see soft peaks. Cover and chill in the fridge for later use.
Step 3: Finish & Serve
This whipped cream can stay in the fridge for a few hours. Add crushed coffee beans to the whipped cream and fold it all together until combined.
Use it to top your favorite drink or dessert, such as hot chocolate. You can sprinkle some more cacao powder to reduce the bitterness if needed.
5. Hot Orange Mocha Cocktail With Espresso Whipped Cream
Nothing beats a hot sweet drink on a cold rainy day. When Christmas is around the corner, I like to make this drink as a treat for my family and friends, and the winter cold just melts away.
Get ready to delight your taste buds with a rich chocolaty, and caffeine-packed mocha cocktail. There is some espresso in it, but if you don’t add too much coffee, it should be fine to enjoy at night.
Materials Needed
Ingredients:
- One ounce of Cointreau
- Two ounces of vodka
- Two and a half ounces of crushed dark chocolate
- One cup of whole milk
- Two shots of espresso
- Half a cup of chilled heavy cream
- A quarter teaspoon of instant coffee powder
- Orange zest to garnish
Equipments:
- An electric hand mixer
- A medium-sized bowl
- A mug
- A spoon to stir
- A saucepan
- A spatula
Methods:
Step 1: Make Whipped Cream
Add chilled heavy cream and instant coffee powder together in the bowl. Use a hand mixer to beat them well until it reaches stiff peaks. Set it aside for later use at room temperature.
Step 2: Make Espresso With Liquor
Add whole milk, espresso, vodka, and Cointreau in the saucepan and keep stirring over medium heat. Stop when it simmers and take it off the stovetop.
Step 3: Melt The Chocolate
Melt crushed chocolate in the microwave until it melts. Keep stirring every 30 seconds. You might also like our caffè mocha recipe.
Step 4: Finish The Drink
Take the melted chocolate out and slowly add it to the warm milk mixture you just made. Use a spoon to stir it, and add the final mixture into a mug. Top it with whipped cream and garnish with orange zest to serve.
