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Spiced Christmas Coffee with Brandied Whipped Cream

Make hot chocolate for the kids. Top it with whipped cream and add a cinnamon stick.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 8

Ingredients

1/4 cup chilled whipping cream
1 1/2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 tablespoon brandy
1 cup freshly ground coffee (preferably a mild roast such s Colombian)
5 teaspoons ground cardamom
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
7 cups water

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Place ground coffee, cardamom, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in coffee filter. Using spoon, mix gently. Add water to coffee maker and brew according to manufacturer's instructions.

  2. Step 2

    Divide coffee among 8 cups. Garnish each with a dollop of whipped cream and serve immediately. /epi-preparation>

    Step 3

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