Spiced Christmas Gingerbread Coffee with Cognac Chantilly Cream
Warm your soul this holiday season with Spiced Christmas Gingerbread Coffee with Cognac Chantilly Cream—a festive beverage that blends rich coffee with the flavors of gingerbread and a luxurious whipped topping. This indulgent recipe features freshly brewed coffee infused with warm spices like cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves, sweetened with molasses and maple syrup for an irresistible seasonal twist. The highlight is the Cognac Chantilly Cream, a velvety, boozy topping made with heavy cream and powdered sugar, adding a sophisticated edge to this cozy drink. Perfect for Christmas mornings or holiday gatherings, this recipe is easy to prepare in just 25 minutes and serves two. Garnished with extra whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon, it’s the ultimate treat for coffee and dessert lovers alike.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Freshly brewed coffee
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 2 tablespoons Molasses
- 1 tablespoon Maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Ground ginger
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon Cognac
- Whipped cream (optional for garnish)
- Ground cinnamon (optional for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine whole milk, molasses, maple syrup, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, and ground cloves. Heat over medium-low heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture is hot and fully combined (but do not let it boil).
Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Pour the spiced milk mixture into freshly brewed coffee and stir until fully combined.
To prepare the Cognac Chantilly Cream, use a large mixing bowl to whisk together heavy cream and powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Gently fold in the Cognac until combined, being careful not to overmix.
Divide the spiced gingerbread coffee between two mugs.
Top each mug with a generous dollop of Cognac Chantilly Cream. If desired, add a swirl of extra whipped cream and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon for garnish.
Serve immediately and enjoy this festive holiday drink!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1301 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 93.5 g | 120% | |
| Saturated Fat | 56.1 g | 280% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 284 mg | 95% | |
| Sodium | 208 mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 77.2 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.4 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 71.4 g | ||
| Protein | 8.7 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 460 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 1240 mg | 26% | |
*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.
