![]() It’s best applied right before serving and if you are using it on a layer cake, I’d say two layers max and expect a rustic (but delicious) appearance. You can use homemade whipped cream as frosting, but you will want to be sure to whip it in a chilled bowl for extra stability. Or, maybe you want to use it to top a dessert? It would be delicious added to an ice cream sundae bar or as a topping on a yellow or white cake. It gives it a boost of flavor that won’t go unappreciated. What Goes Best with Coffee Whipped Cream?Ĭoffee whipped cream is a fantastic treat to stash in your fridge for topping your coffee as you head out to work (or stay in) each morning. Tip: there’s lots of other ways to use espresso powder once you’ve bought a container. They will not dissolve and you will have a gritty unappetizing mess. What About Coffee Grounds?ĭon’t try to substitute coffee grounds for the instant espresso powder in this recipe. The espresso powder still made the most sense though. The only reason this one worked as well as it did was because the cold brew is so concentrated. It also separated more easily after a short time of storage. ![]() ![]() This worked better than I thought, but the downside was the coffee flavor was subtle (though fantastic) and the added liquid kept the whipped cream from reaching its full whipped potential. I also made a very small test-batch using Starbucks Cold Brew Concentrate with the ratio of about 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream to 1 tablespoon cold brew. I used Medaglia D’oro Espresso Instant in this recipe. ![]() I found that it’s important not to go overboard with the espresso powder, because it will have that “instant” taste which isn’t appealing. The photo below demonstrates the physical differences between the two products, namely that the espresso powder is much finer than the instant coffee. Here’s more about the difference between espresso powder and instant coffee. Espresso powder is made in a similar manner, but with a series of extra steps that yields a very fine grain and more concentrated product. What are the differences between (instant) espresso powder and instant coffee? From how I understand it, instant coffee is made from dehydrated ground coffee. The espresso powder also dissolved more quickly and completely than the instant coffee. It didn’t add any liquid to the heavy whipping cream (like the cold brew concentrate did) and I found the flavor to be better than the instant coffee. Flavoring with Instant Espresso Powder Or Instant CoffeeĮspresso powder was the clear winner after a few tests. ![]() I tried instant coffee, instant espresso powder, and even cold brew coffee concentrate. I wanted to test a few different options for flavoring the whipped cream. Looking for a classic vanilla flavored recipe? Try my homemade whipped cream and check out my FAQs about Whipped Cream for even more tips and tricks. This coffee-flavored whipped cream is the latest in the lineup and it might just be my new favorite. I can’t say it’s been the healthiest choice I’ve ever made for myself (so much whipped cream in my fridge at all times), but I think I’m mostly fine with it. I’ve been having so much testing and posting easy homemade flavored whipped cream recipes lately. Please note that this post contains affiliate links which allow me to earn a small commission when a purchase is made at no additional cost to you. Level up homemade whipped cream with this easy recipe! Flavor homemade whipped cream with instant espresso powder for a coffee-flavored treat that is (you guessed it!) perfect for topping coffee or your favorite desserts. ![]()
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