A perfect cup of coffee is poured over top of ice cream to create the rich flavor that is the German Tradition of Eiskaffee…a perfect treat for the coffee lover! Only 3 ingredients for this make at home specialty coffee drink.
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No steaming, french press coffee maker, espresso machine, or weird ingredients to create this rich flavor. This treat is a great place to start for first time coffee drinkers because it’s mild flavor will convince them that coffee is, in fact, delightful.
Utterly delightful.
See…the Germans are absolute geniuses. They found a way to combine the three best things in the universe into the best coffee treat without heading to the coffee shops and paying those high prices.
Ice Cream. Coffee. Whipped Cream. —> Geniuses.
Ingredient List for German Coffee over Ice Cream (Eiskaffee):
- Brewed Coffee. Because you are pouring it over ice cream, unless you are a coffee enthusiast it doesn’t matter if your coffee comes from whole beans or instant coffee. Use your coffee machine to make up your favorite. For me, my favorite coffee is a light roast.
- Ice Cream. Straight up vanilla is the most traditional and, I think the best choice, but try different flavors for a fun and different taste!
- Whipped Cream. Traditionally, in a German coffee shop, Eiskaffee would be served with a dollup of whipped cream.
To make this a German Coffee Cocktail simply add brandy to the coffee prior to chilling it. I recommend an ounce of brandy per serving for the best german coffee authenticity.
To make German Coffee:
- Brew a cup of coffee and chill it in the freezer.
- Add ice cream to your large mug or glass.
- Pour chilled coffee on top of the ice cream.
- Top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
- Enjoy!
German Coffee over ice cream (Eiskaffee
Ingredients
- 8 oz Brewed Coffee.
- 2 scoops Ice Cream. Straight up vanilla is the most traditional but try different flavors for a fun twist!
- Whipped Cream.
- Shaved Chocolate
Instructions
- Brew an 8 oz cup of coffee and chill it in the freezer for about 15 minutes until very cold.
- Add the ice cream to your large mug or glass.
- Pour chilled coffee on top of the ice cream.
- Top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
- Enjoy immediately!
You won’t be sorry!
Well this sounds perfectly simple and delicious. Definitely trying it this summer!
Yeah; a coffee float! Exactly! And yes, this would be the perfect dessert for someone who wants something sweet but not completely sugar-overload.
It’s like a coffee float. How novel! Definitely giving this one a shot. I’m not big on sweets so this will be the perfect dessert!
Maybe we need to create an marriage between the German and Irish coffees? I think yes…
Yum!! All you had to say coffee — now you know I’m a coffee snob but I believe with my discerning taste this coffee would pass muster. Now I do give credit to the Germans for this but I think I need a round of applause for Irish Coffee. Wow!! Add some of that good ole alcohol to it and yes you can keep your cake. :-)
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Just found this on Pintrest today and can’t wait to give it a try. Yummy!
well now that sounds delicious! pinned!