Christmas Coffee
Cozy up this holiday season with a steaming cup of Christmas Coffee, a festive and flavorful twist on your traditional brew. This delightful recipe combines freshly brewed coffee with a creamy, spiced milk mixture infused with hints of cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla. Topped with a cloud of whipped cream and garnished with a cinnamon stick, this holiday-inspired beverage is the perfect balance of warmth and indulgence. Ready in just 10 minutes, Christmas Coffee is an ideal choice for holiday mornings, afternoons by the fireplace, or hosting friends and family. Embrace the comforting aromas and flavors of the season with this easy-to-make crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups freshly brewed coffee
- 1 cup whole milk
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.5 cup whipped cream
- 2 sticks cinnamon stick
Instructions
Brew 2 cups of your favorite coffee and keep it hot.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg.
Heat the mixture until it is warm and the sugar has dissolved. Do not let it boil.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Divide the freshly brewed coffee between two large mugs.
Top each mug with the warm milk and spice mixture, stirring gently to combine.
Finish with a generous dollop of whipped cream on top of each mug.
Garnish each drink with a cinnamon stick for stirring and a light dusting of ground cinnamon or nutmeg, if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy your festive Christmas Coffee!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
746 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 54.7 g | 70% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.9 g | 164% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 170 mg | 57% | |
| Sodium | 150 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 44.0 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.5 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.0 g | ||
| Protein | 8.7 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.0 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 386 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 653 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
