Eiskaffee or German Iced Coffee is made of cold coffee with vanilla ice cream and topped with whipped cream. Next time you’re in the mood for iced coffee, try this creamy and sweet variation instead!
If you go to Germany and order an Iced Coffee (which directly translates to an Eiskaffee), you’ll probably be surprised to find your cold coffee with vanilla ice cream and topped with whipped cream! Growing up it was my favorite! And to be honest, it still is. The ice cream melts into the coffee creating a cold and creamy drink perfect for a hot summer day.
Eiskaffee is perfect for both kids and adults and has endless opportunities! Classically, it is made with vanilla ice cream, but if you’re feeling adventurous – try something new.
Tips for making Eiskaffee
- Make sure your coffee is cold! If your coffee is too warm, it will melt the ice cream too fast and create a lukewarm drink.
- Buy (or make) a high quality ice cream. You want this to be delicious and the better the Eis the better the Eiskaffee!
- I wouldn’t recommend using an ice cream with chunks in it – this will lead to strange chunks in your drink.
- Topping the coffee with whipped cream is optional but really brings this to the next LEVEL.
Use your favorite coffee for this Eiskaffee recipe! It can be anything from regular drip to a fancy pour over, just make sure it is on the stronger side otherwise you’ll end up with a watery drink. To make sure your coffee is cold enough, brew it the night before and let it cool to room temperature, then put it in the fridge overnight to chill. I recently made this again and used cold brew and it turned out great!
Affogato is a traditional Italian dessert usually made by pouring a shot of espresso over a scoop of ice cream. Eiskaffee on the other hand is made with coffee which is not as strong as espresso and a larger amount is used. Think of it as more of a drink rather than a dessert.
Yes! If using non-dairy ice cream, I have found that oatmilk based ice cream mixes in best with coffee.
Ingredients
- Coffee: Any coffee will work for this recipe, including decaf. It should be strongly brewed but not quite espresso.
- Vanilla Ice Cream: Classically this recipe is made with vanilla ice cream which is so delicious with the coffee but feel free to try out other flavors!
- Heavy Cream: Heavy cream and heavy whipping cream will work for this, the cream is just there for the whipped cream topping so it is optional.
- Powdered Sugar: I like to add a touch of sweetness to the whipped cream. I find that the powdered sugar dissolves better into the cream than granulated sugar. However, you could also substitute honey or maple syrup.
How to make Eiskaffee at home
Prepare the Whipped Cream
- In a medium bowl, combine the cold heavy cream and powdered sugar. Use an electric mixer to whip the cream until stiff peaks form. Be careful not to over whip the cream, otherwise you will end up with a bowl full of sweetened butter.
- Place the whipped cream in the fridge until the Eiskaffee’s are ready.
How to make Eiskaffee at home
- In each glass, add in 1-2 large scoops of vanilla ice cream.
- Pour the cold coffee over the ice cream, leaving at least a 1/2″ at the top of the glass for whipped cream.
- Stir 2-3 times.
- Top each glass with the chilled whipped cream and enjoy!
Eiskaffee
Ingredients
- 4 scoops Vanilla ice cream
- 725 ml coffee cold
- 100 ml heavy cream cold
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar
Instructions
Make the Whipped Cream
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the heavy cream and powdered sugar.
- Using an electric mixer (can also be done by hand) whisk together the cream and sugar at high speed until stiff peaks form.
- Place the whipped cream in the fridge to chill while preparing the rest of the Eiskaffee.
Make the Eiskaffee
- Add 1-2 scoops of ice cream to each glass.
- Pour the cold coffee into the glasses over the vanilla ice cream, leaving about a 1/2" of space at the top for the whipped cream.
- Stir 2-3 times.
- Top each drink with whipped cream and enjoy immediately.
Audrey.
Eiscafé is our special coffee, right?! Love it that you have it with your recipes. Let all of us get to know and 😍 love it
Oma
Thank you Oma. Yes, every time I make it I think of you!