CREAMY COFFEE LIQUEUR, an alcoholic drink easy and quick to prepare, perfect as a Christmas gift, great after lunch.
I made it in a few minutes and, honestly, I almost drank it before putting it in the gift bottles… because this creamy coffee liqueur is pure temptation!
It’s one of those homemade liqueurs that everyone loves: creamy, sweet just right, with an irresistible coffee aroma. Plus, it’s a clever recipe that doesn’t require strange tools: you just need coffee, cream, sugar, and alcohol. And here’s your coffee liqueur ready in no time. Ideal for Christmas, New Year’s, or to fill those last-minute gifts.
And the best part? You can customize it however you like! More creamy, stronger, sweeter… in short, it’s the typical “save the evening” recipe and especially “save the gifts.” Preparing it makes you feel like Santa Claus in a bartender version, and I assure you that friends will be thrilled to receive it.
Follow me in the kitchen today, there’s coffee liqueur.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very economical
- Rest time: 3 Days
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 1 liter
- Cooking methods: Stove
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Christmas, All seasons
Ingredients
- 10 cups coffee
- 1 1/4 cups fresh liquid cream
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 7 oz pure alcohol (at 95°)
- 1 packet vanillin
Steps
Make the espresso and let it cool completely.
In a saucepan, heat the cream with the sugar and vanilla. Stir until the sugar dissolves, without bringing to a boil, then turn off and let cool.
When both are cold, mix the coffee into the cream.
Only when the mixture is completely cold, pour in the alcohol and mix well.
Transfer to a glass bottle and let it rest in the fridge for at least 3 days, shaking occasionally.
Bon appétit
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CREAMY COFFEE LIQUEUR
Storage
It keeps in the refrigerator for 1–2 months.
Always shake before serving: it doesn’t contain thickeners and may separate slightly.
Tips
For an even more velvety texture, you can strain the liqueur before bottling it.
For a more intense flavor, increase the coffee to 350 ml and slightly reduce the cream.
Use strong coffee for a more intense aroma.
If you want a more alcoholic liqueur, slightly increase the amount of pure alcohol.
If you prefer a thicker liqueur, add a bit of cream or let it rest in the fridge overnight.
Always store the creamy coffee liqueur in the refrigerator.
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FAQ CREAMY COFFEE LIQUEUR
How long does creamy coffee liqueur last?
In the fridge, it lasts about 20–25 days.
Can I make it without cream?
It will lose creaminess, but you can replace it with condensed milk.
Can instant coffee be used?
Yes, dissolved in a little hot water it becomes perfect and very intense.
Is it suitable as a Christmas gift?
Absolutely yes! It’s one of the best homemade liqueurs to give as a gift.
