Description
Christmas Coffee Punch is a festive, creamy coffee beverage perfect for holiday gatherings. This rich and flavorful punch combines strong brewed coffee with milk, heavy cream, cocoa powder, and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings or holiday sprinkles, it offers a delightful treat that’s both comforting and celebratory.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 4 cups brewed strong coffee, cooled
- 2 cups milk (whole or 2%)
- 1 cup heavy cream
Flavorings
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
Toppings
- Whipped cream, for topping
- Chocolate shavings or holiday sprinkles, for garnish
Instructions
- Brew the Coffee: Brew 4 cups of strong coffee and allow it to cool to room temperature to prevent curdling when mixed with dairy.
- Mix Cocoa and Sugar: In a large bowl or pitcher, whisk together the cocoa powder and granulated sugar to ensure there are no lumps and the mixture is smooth.
- Add Dairy and Spices: Pour in the cooled brewed coffee, milk, and heavy cream into the cocoa-sugar mixture. Stir well to combine. Then add the vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg, stirring until fully incorporated.
- Chill the Punch: Cover the punch and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld and to serve it chilled.
- Serve and Garnish: Pour the Christmas Coffee Punch into glasses, top each serving with a generous dollop of whipped cream, and sprinkle chocolate shavings or holiday sprinkles for a festive touch.
Notes
- Use strong brewed coffee for a more pronounced coffee flavor that stands up to the cream and cocoa.
- You can substitute dairy milk with plant-based milk if preferred, but it may alter the creaminess slightly.
- Adjust the sweetness by modifying the sugar quantity to your taste.
- This punch tastes best served chilled, so make sure to refrigerate it well before serving.
- Chocolate shavings can be made easily by using a vegetable peeler on a chocolate bar.
