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.
- Classic Espresso Con Panna Recipe
- 2. Keto Hot Cocoa With Espresso Whipped Cream
- Keto Hot Cocoa With Espresso Whipped Cream Recipe
- 3. Espresso Nightcap With Vanilla Whipped Cream
- Espresso Nightcap With Vanilla Whipped Cream Recipe
- 4. Chocolate Rum With Espresso Whipped Cream
- Chocolate Rum With Espresso Whipped Cream Recipe
- 5. Hot Orange Mocha Cocktail With Espresso Whipped Cream
- Hot Orange Mocha Cocktail Whipped Cream Recipe
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.
Classic Espresso Con Panna Recipe
Equipment
- Dessert glass
- Electric hand mixer
- Spoon
- Medium-sized bowl
Ingredients
- 2 shots espresso
- 1 cup cold heavy cream
Instructions
- Brew the espresso.
- 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 to keep it cool.
- 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.
- Pour espresso into a glass. Slowly add whipped cream.
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.
Keto Hot Cocoa With Espresso Whipped Cream Recipe
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Electric hand mixer
- Mug
Ingredients
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 4 tbsp sugar (or your sweetener of choice)
- 2 tbsp chocolate chips
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp cinnamon powder to garnish
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tbsp espresso
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Brew the espresso.
- Add almond milk, cocoa powder, three tablespoons of sugar, chocolate chips, and vanilla into a saucepan over medium heat and stir until dissolved. Then simmer.
- Take it off the stove. Pour the mixture into a mug. Keep it warm while moving on to the next step.
- Pour chilled heavy cream and one tablespoon of sugar into a medium-sized bowl.
- Use a hand mixer to whip heavy cream at medium speed. Gradually speed up.
- Slowly add the espresso. Whip until the cream is set and forms peaks with a beautiful brown color.
- Slowly add the whipped cream on top of hot cocoa and garnish with cinnamon powder.
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.
Espresso Nightcap With Vanilla Whipped Cream Recipe
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Large chilled bowl
- Electric hand mixer
- Mug
- Tablespoon
Ingredients
- 1 & ¼ cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup chilled heavy cream
- 1 & ¼ shot espresso
- 1 cup amaretto liqueur
- 1/2 cup chilled whipping cream
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Brew the espresso.
- Add whole milk, espresso, and amaretto liqueur into the saucepan. Place it over low heat and stir until everything dissolves.
- Turn off the heat.
- Add chilled heavy cream into the bowl and beat with a hand mixer until the cream is thick and forms a peak.
- Slowly add sugar and vanilla extract to the cream and mix until combined.
- 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.
Chocolate Rum With Espresso Whipped Cream Recipe
Equipment
- Electric hand mixer
- Medium-sized bowl
- Cup
Ingredients
- 1 cup chilled whipping cream
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 3/4 tsp rum extract
- 1 shot espresso
- 1 cup chocolate-covered coffee beans
Instructions
- Crush the chocolate-covered coffee beans into smaller bits and set them aside.
- Brew the espresso.
- Add heavy cream, sugar, rum extract, and espresso into a chilled bowl. Beat all the ingredients together until you see soft peaks. Cover and store in the fridge.
- Add the 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.
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.
Hot Orange Mocha Cocktail Whipped Cream Recipe
Equipment
- Electric hand mixer
- Medium-sized bowl
- Mug
- Spoon
- Saucepan
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 shots espresso
- 1/2 cup chilled heavy cream
- 1/4 tsp instant coffee powder
- Orange zest to garnish
Instructions
- Add chilled heavy cream and instant coffee powder together in the bowl. Use a hand mixer to beat them well until stiff peaks form.
- Add whole milk, espresso, vodka, and Cointreau in the saucepan and stir over medium heat.
- Stop when it simmers and take it off the stovetop. Pour the milk into a mug.
- Put the chocolate in the microwave. Take it out and stir it every 30 seconds until melted.
- Slowly add the melted chocolate to the warm milk mixture and stir.
- Top with whipped cream and garnish with orange zest.
