Just-Do-Ya (Hazelnut-Spiked Irish Coffee With Chocolate Whipped Cream) Recipe

Hot coffee + liqueur + delicious whipped cream opens up a world of possibilities.

Updated July 27, 2022

Glass mug filled with Frangelico-infused coffee, topped with thick layer of cocoa-flavored whipped cream — Serious Eats/Vicky Wasik

Why It Works

Swapping out the booze in a traditional Irish coffee opens up a world of flavor combinations.

A classic Irish coffee is made with Irish whiskey, but the simplicity of the drink makes it easy to customize. Hot coffee + liqueur + delicious whipped cream opens up a world of possibilities. This is part of a series of Irish coffee variations. Be sure to try this butterscotch rum riff, or this unusual (and exciting) cup with fernet and lemon whipped cream.

As every 90s-era coffee shop once knew, hazelnut and coffee are a winning combo. As every jar of Nutella reveals, hazelnut and chocolate are, too. And, as every chocolate-covered coffee bean attests, those two fermented and roasted beans are a match made in heaven. So why not put all three together? For the alcohol, that means Frangelico, a hazelnut-infused liqueur. For the whipped cream, it means a good dose of Dutch-process cocoa powder. Do I even need to say that it works? Of course, it does! (For all you punners out there, the name of this drink is a pretty terrible play on gianduia, the real name of the Italian chocolate-and-hazelnut spread of which Nutella is just one mass-market version.)

February 2017

Recipe Details

Just-Do-Ya (Hazelnut-Spiked Irish Coffee With Chocolate Whipped Cream) Recipe

Active 5 mins

Total 5 mins

Serves 1 serving

Ingredients

1 tablespoon Dutch-process cocoa powder (1/2 ounce; 15g), plus more for dusting
1 teaspoon (4g) sugar
Tiny pinch kosher salt
1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream
6 ounces (175ml) hot black coffee
1 1/2 ounces (45ml) Frangelico (hazelnut liqueur)
1 tablespoon (15ml) 2:1 simple syrup (see note)

Directions

Combine cocoa powder, sugar, salt, and heavy cream in a mixing bowl or bowl of a stand mixer. Beat, using the whisk attachment, electric beaters, or a whisk, until dry ingredients are evenly incorporated and cream forms soft peaks.
Combine hot coffee, Frangelico, and simple syrup in a prewarmed mug. (You can prewarm it by pouring hot water into it, letting it stand for 1 minute, then draining.) Using a spoon, dollop whipped cream on top of coffee and top with a dusting of cocoa powder. Serve right away. (You may have more whipped cream than the mug can accommodate; feel free to add more as you drink, or use some for the next round.)

Notes

To make a 2:1 simple syrup, combine 1/2 cup (120g) granulated sugar with 1/4 cup (60ml) water in a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring, until sugar is fully dissolved. In these recipes, you can add the syrup hot, since the drinks are hot; any extra can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three months, and often longer.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
461	Calories
23g	Fat
42g	Carbs
3g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 1
Amount per serving
Calories	461
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23g	29%
Saturated Fat 14g	70%
Cholesterol 68mg	23%
Sodium 64mg	3%
Total Carbohydrate 42g	15%
Dietary Fiber 2g	5%
Total Sugars 34g
Protein 3g
Vitamin C 0mg	2%
Calcium 44mg	3%
Iron 3mg	16%
Potassium 160mg	3%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.