Description
Festive holiday spirits dance with rich coffee in this Christmas Coffee Punch, blending creamy sweetness and seasonal cheer. Warm gatherings come alive with robust flavors that invite you to savor winter’s most delightful beverage.
Ingredients
Scale
Coffee Base:
- 4 cups (960 milliliters) strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) milk (whole or 2%)
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Chocolate Elements:
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) chocolate syrup
- ¼ cup (20 grams) cocoa powder, sifted
Garnish:
- Whipped cream (optional)
- Chocolate shavings
- Crushed candy canes
- Sprinkles
Instructions
- Craft a robust coffee base using a French press or coffee maker, ensuring a strong and flavorful foundation for the punch.
- Transfer the freshly brewed coffee into a large saucepan or punch bowl, creating a welcoming vessel for the festive mixture.
- Introduce heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg to the coffee, whisking thoroughly to create a harmonious blend of rich, warm flavors.
- Gently warm the mixture over medium heat, stirring periodically to prevent scorching and allow the ingredients to meld together seamlessly.
- For those desiring an adult version, incorporate dark rum into the warming punch, stirring to distribute the spirited enhancement evenly.
- Once the punch reaches a smooth, steaming consistency, carefully ladle the liquid into festive mugs or elegant punch glasses.
- Crown each serving with a luxurious dollop of whipped cream, adding a cloud-like texture to the drink.
- Enhance the presentation by inserting a cinnamon stick into each glass and sprinkling a delicate dusting of ground cinnamon across the creamy topping for a final, festive flourish.
Notes
- Use dark roast or espresso coffee for a richer, more intense flavor profile that complements the creamy sweetness of the punch.
- Substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or non-dairy alternatives like coconut milk for a lighter version or to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Control the sweetness by adjusting the amount of sweetened condensed milk and sugar to suit personal taste preferences or reduce overall sugar content.
- Create a kid-friendly version by omitting the rum and adding a splash of chocolate syrup or caramel for extra indulgence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Drinks, Cocktails
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 to 10
- Calories: 232
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 58 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 51 mg