Description
This festive Christmas Coffee Recipe combines rich dark roast coffee with warm holiday spices like cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice. Sweetened with powdered sugar and topped with whipped cream, this comforting drink is perfect for cozy winter mornings or holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Spiced Coffee Blend
- 1 cup ground dark roast coffee
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 3 teaspoons ground cardamom
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
Other Ingredients
- 8 cups water
- Whipped cream (for topping)
- Cinnamon sugar (for sprinkling, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Spiced Coffee Blend: In a coffee filter, combine the ground dark roast coffee, powdered sugar, ground cinnamon, ground cardamom, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, and ground allspice. Mix these spices evenly with the coffee grounds to infuse the coffee with holiday flavors.
- Brew the Coffee: Place the spiced coffee filter into your coffee maker and brew with 8 cups of water according to your coffee maker’s instructions. This step extracts the robust coffee flavors combined with warm spices, creating a festive brew.
- Serve and Garnish: Once brewed, pour the spiced coffee into mugs. Top each cup with a generous dollop of whipped cream and sprinkle a little cinnamon sugar on top for an extra touch of sweetness and holiday flair.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of powdered sugar to taste or substitute with a sugar alternative if preferred.
- For a stronger spice flavor, increase the quantity of cinnamon or cardamom slightly.
- Use fresh spices for the best aroma and flavor.
- Whipped cream can be homemade or store-bought, based on your preference.
- This recipe is easily scalable depending on the number of servings desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Brewing
- Cuisine: American