How to Make Coffee Rich & Creamy

Transform your coffee from bland and biting to rich and creamy.

If you're looking to indulge in a sweet, caffeinated treat, a creamy coffee drink is an excellent choice. Specialty coffee shops have been cashing in for years on the collective consumer sweet tooth, but making your own creamy coffee variation is easier than you might think. Mix your favorite syrups and coffee creamers with a pot of black coffee for a rich and creamy treat of your own.

Things You'll Need

• 3 cups black coffee
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup of sugar
• 2 tbsp. flavored coffee syrup
• Whisk
• Medium saucepan
• Glass coffee pot
• Whipped cream

Instructions

1. Mix your cream and sugar together in a saucepan on medium heat. You must mix the cream and sugar sufficiently so that the sugar completely dissolves into the cream. Continue stirring until just before the boiling point. Set the saucepan aside on the stove on low heat.

2. Pour the flavored syrup into the black coffee and slowly stir using a whisk or spoon. Check the sides of the glass coffee pot while stirring to ensure that the flavored syrup is completely dissolved.

3. Pour the cream and sugar into the black coffee pot and stir gently until the mixtures are completely blended. Pour into coffee cups and serve with a swirl of whipped cream for a decorative touch.

Tips & Warnings

• Use 1/4 cup of sugar-free substitute to reduce calories and sugar content.

References

• Volcanica Coffee: Recipes
• Martha Stewart: Irish Coffee