Viennese Creamy Coffee Float

This delightful Viennese Iced Coffee, known as Wiener Eiskaffee, is a delightful blend of vanilla ice cream and cold coffee, crowned with a dollop of whipped cream. This traditional Viennese coffee house beverage requires no additional sugar or milk in the coffee; the cream and vanilla ice cream provide a perfect balance of sweetness. The result is a smooth, mellow, and sweet flavor that captures the authentic essence of Viennese iced coffee.

Viennese Creamy Coffee Float

A delightful blend of vanilla ice cream and cold coffee, crowned with a dollop of whipped cream - the authentic Viennese Iced Coffee experience.

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Ingredients

  • 2 scoops vanilla ice cream
  • 1/2 cup cold medium strong filter coffee
  • 1/2 cup heavy or regular whipping cream
  • Unsweetened cocoa (for dusting, optional)
  • Dark chocolate shavings (optional)

Instructions

  1. Place 2 scoops of ice cream in a glass.
  2. Pour the cold coffee into the glass, filling slightly more than half the glass.
  3. Top with a dollop of whipped cream, using a spoon or pastry bag with a star tip.
  4. Optionally, dust the whipped cream with cocoa powder and/or dark chocolate shavings.
  5. Enjoy!