Iced Einspänner Recipe (2024)

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Karen

never use cold brewed coffee for an Einspaenner! Brew an triple espresso, cool it. the half of the sugar is enough! Coffee in Vienna is not as sweet as Americans drink it! Use 2 crushed ice cubes, Beat the heavy whipping creme with sugar. Set it on top of the coffee sprinkle with cocoa. Never stir an Einspaenner you drink through the creme "Haube". Instead of a ton of sugar serve a small praline on the side.

Melissa Rose

To Kaitlin, there is less caffeine in espresso than regular coffee, and cold brew has the most by far. It may seem wrong but it is not. The darker the roast, the less caffeine is less in the bean.

Alex Hand

To Melissa, roughly 1oz of Espresso contains 40mg of caffeine, and 1oz of Coffee contains 10mg of caffeine. I think you're on to something in that adding ice to hot espresso would water it down. Also, you're right in that the standard serving size of espresso is 40-80mg of caffeine while a 'small' cup of 12oz coffee contains 120mg, so yes its less in that context. That being said, brewed coffee has less caffeine than espresso.

Deb

Or better yet, a shot of Amaretto!

Karen TS

The cream, or even half and half, can easily be whipped using a milk frother with a cold froth setting.

Katrin

Einspänner got its name from the single horse and buggy drivers who would wait for customers in front of coffee houses or other locations. The hot Mokka would be poured into a glass with a handle and then covered with Schlagobers (whipped cream). The cream would keep the coffee hot longer. If need be, it could be mixed and drunk quickly, but the idea was to sip it slowly through the cream.

Elena

I make this around the holidays for dessert, when I've got sweetened cream on hand. This time I added the salt, which I've never done before. It was good. I used decaf espresso. (Cold brewing tastes flat to me. It removes bitterness that I enjoy with dairy and ice.) I don't understand the controversy about about which brew is more caffeinated when decaf is readily available.

mzhungry

This was absolutely, spectacularly delicious! I used my little coffee frother & still overwhipped the cream - it was fantastic, but I now understand why having a silky, pourable consistency would be even better.

Abbella

Caffeine content is more nuanced actually. Cold brew usually has some of the least caffeine. See reference-https://www.wellandgood.com/coffee-brewing-caffeine-connection/

Jess

Made this with coconut almond “half and half” (they call it “Better Half”) as a non-dairy option. Even though it isn’t dairy, it still whipped up to the melted ice cream consistency called for in the recipe. The tiramisu element is not as pronounced thanks to the slight flavor of coconut, but it is still absolutely delicious. I used the unsweetened version but if I was using the original, I’d account for the existing sweetness and cut the sugar in the recipe by half. Excellent!

Kaitlin Mahar

I don't see how using espresso would make this less caffeinated? There is definitely more caffeine in 1 cup of espresso (8 shots!) than 1 cup of cold brew.

Richard

Shake in a jar.

ST in’Nati

Excellent but a lot of caffeine for a dessert drink. Unless you want to be up all night, make hot espresso or use a pour over method if you lack an espresso machine. Or go decaf from a cafeteria or coffee joint, like I do.

Lêda

It’s so good!

Maria T

Delicious!!

Piper

really good tastes like tiramisu should always taste my whole family (even those who dont drink coffee) really love it

JH

Save the fuss and have the simpler German cafe drink: The Eiskaffee. 1) Put a scoop of ice cream in a large cup2) Top with iced or cold-brew coffee3) Drink

Barista

This is effectively a clone of a cold brew with salted cold foam from [insert coffee chain here] with nothing to do with either an espresso with cold foam or an Espresso con panna (with whipped cream).

Steven

Waaaayyy too sweet. This recipe seems to be an adaptation for those who need to slurp flavored whipped cream over a small sweetened coffee-ish drink from a name brand shop.I've been making this for decades, but I use a pinch of coconut sugar, whip the cream with a milk frother to get the silky texture. Make a double espresso over crushed ice, add less than a pinch of salt and spoon the whipped cream on top. The salt eliminates any lingering bitterness without tasting salty.

David West

Yes, a Viennese carriage laden with driver and denizens, lurching through the ditches of 19th century Graben street--all, lashed to a single lamentable chestnut mare, mane and tail in tatters, being thrashed to froth by a sad*st with a buggy whip. Make mine to go.

Martha

I make cold brew several times a week in a quart jar in the refrigerator.With that cold brew I make ice cubes in a tray specifically for this purpose.Melted water cubes in a cold brew is like watered down coffee.Just saying…..

Sun

I can’t seem to get the cream to stay afloat, it keeps sinking to the bottom, any tips on how to keep it on top?

David West

Read step 1, the airy part.

chris

Add 1 Tbsp cornstarch for a less juicy filling and 1 tsp fresh lemon juice

Sylvia

I substituted the heavy whipping cream with coconut heavy cream and it worked just as well. Very tasty

George S

Starbucks has a doppio espresso con panna which was my go to for years. Their whipped cream is already sweetened so it’s basically this drink but hot.

Liza

I enjoyed this. I had to use a plant-based whipping "cream" due to dietary restrictions but it was still very good. I used about 6 oz of (cooled) espresso in each serving. Pretty easy to make this your own in terms of how much coffee, sugar you want, I wouldn't stress too much about how authentic it is. I did like the effect of the cream seeping down through the coffee, very nice. I kept thinking how great it would be to have Dorie Greenspan's Lisbon Chocolate Cake with it. :-) next time...

Lorrie

You should have a note at the ingredient substitution guide, where mixing flour with milk to sub for the heavy cream is recommended. This eceipe is not cooked, so would that substitution be acceptable?

dairy free?

How can I make this dairy free but still sooo good?

Liza

I found a plant-based cream that whips up quite nicely and worked in this recipe too. May lose in a side-by-side comparison but it works for me.

Wade

Is this a cup of cold brewed concentrate, or of coffee once you dilute the concentrate? I assume the latter but figured I’d check.

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Iced Einspänner Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is an einspänner coffee? ›

Einspänner, in German, is either a one-horse carriage or a hot espresso topped with cool whipped cream. The temperature contrast in the Viennese coffeehouse classic is a delight, to be sure, but this iced variation tastes refreshing in warm weather.

How do you make iced coffee without losing flavor? ›

Make coffee ice cubes.

Let it sit for at least a few hours or overnight. Then, put the frozen coffee to good use. You can add the cubes to the cold coffee sitting in your fridge to guarantee it will never get watered down.

How do you eat Einspanner? ›

Traditionally, the coffee is not mixed kind of like a Starbucks drink with cold foam on top. It is meant to be sipped so you get a mix of strong coffee and whipped cream with every taste.

How to turn hot coffee into iced coffee without watering it down? ›

Most chains navigate the tricky problem of watered down iced coffee by using flash-chilling, brewing hot coffee directly onto ice. This method preserves the flavor and natural aromas that are released with hot water.

How do you drink an Einspanner? ›

Into a coffee mug, pour the hot espresso. Pour the Kahlúa into the hot espresso. Top with cream of your choice (whipped or heavy). Finish off by sprinkling with chocolate shavings or powder.

What is Einspanner coffee in English? ›

Einspänner. An espresso topped with whipped cream (Schlagobers) and usually served in a glass. This one has a lovely etymological background. The word refers to a carriage driving system which requires just one hand, leaving the other free for holding a coffee.

What is the secret to making good iced coffee? ›

How do you make a good iced coffee? The key is to brew a strong coffee concentrate: I let mine steep overnight, then I strain it, and chill it. I don't add ice until I'm ready to drink my iced coffee; I don't want the ice cubes to melt and dilute it!

Why does my homemade iced coffee taste bad? ›

The likely causer bitterness is over-extraction. Over-extraction can happen when the brewing time is too long or the coffee grounds are too fine. Try again with a fairly coarse grind and don't exceed 24 hours of immersion.

Why is it called Einspanner? ›

Einspänner. A traditional Viennese coffee, combining espresso and a generous topping of whipped cream. The story goes that this coffee was named after the one-horse-drawn carriages in Vienna. For coachmen it was an ideal drink for travelling, as the cream would keep the coffee warm and prevent any spillage.

What's an Einspanner? ›

“The Einspänner is the traditional drink of the Viennese coach drivers as the coffee could be kept warm (and the driver's hands as well) in the glass with the thick cream topping serving as insulation for the hot beverage below, or quickly consumed, if a fare arrives, by drinking the hot coffee through the cold cream ...

What is coffee with whipped cream called? ›

Espresso con panna ( lit. 'espresso with cream') is a single or double shot of espresso topped with whipped cream. In France and in the United Kingdom it is known as café viennois.

What coffee do Colombians drink? ›

Tinto is the most popular way to drink coffee in Colombia — pitch black, in a small cup, and can either be sweet or unsweet. This is the authentic, Colombian taste that people from all over the world seek out.

What is the difference between espresso and Xpresso? ›

In the U.S., you should stick to the “espresso” pronunciation. However, the story is different in a few other countries. Although "espresso" is the dominant form in Britain, "expresso" appears to be more acceptable there than in the U.S. Further, in France, you order an "expresso" — it's the standard word.

What is traditional Greek coffee called? ›

Greek coffee or 'Ellenikos Kafes' is brewed differently (more like Turkish coffee and probably making its way to Europe in Ottoman times). It is thick, black and strong and needs to be made in a special pot called a 'briki' - a small conical pot with a long handle. It's considered an art form and an acquired taste.

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