Christmas coffee - 5 must-have recipes for the festive season

Christmas is the perfect time to experiment with new recipes, rediscover the magic of traditions and enjoy moments of genuine warmth. Among the many delights of the festive season, a special coffee is just what you need to enhance the Christmas magic. Here are five coffee recipes that will make your festivities even more unforgettable. Grab a cup, switch on the Christmas lights and get ready to discover the taste of the festive season.

Viennese long coffee with cream and dark chocolate

If you love classic yet refined combinations, Viennese Long Coffee is the ideal choice for you. This recipe offers you the perfect balance between the strong taste of coffee and the sweetness of cream and dark chocolate.

The preparation is simple: choose your favourite coffee and prepare it using your preferred method, be it mocha or espresso. Once ready, pour the coffee into a large mug, add a generous dollop of whipped cream and complete with dark chocolate chips. You can add a sprinkle of cinnamon or some amaretto crumbs. The result is a warm, cosy coffee that is perfect to end a festive meal with elegance.

Orange zest coffee with chocolate undertones

If the scent of orange is synonymous with Christmas for you, this coffee is the right choice. Orange zest combined with chocolate and coffee creates a festive combination that will impress your guests.

Start by grating some orange zest into the bottom of a cup. Add some freshly prepared hot chocolate and then pour in the hot coffee. Top with a dollop of whipped cream and decorate with more orange peel and chocolate shavings. For an even more special touch, you can add some silver pralines. This coffee is perfect to enjoy in the afternoon, perhaps accompanied by a Christmas cake.

Bailey’s coffee with chocolate cream

Baileys is a delicate liqueur with sweet, creamy notes that go perfectly with coffee. If you are looking for a recipe that adds a touch of sophistication to your Christmas, Bailey’s coffee with chocolate cream is the perfect choice.

To prepare it, pour some cold chocolate cream into the bottom of a glass and add hot coffee. Pour in a dose of Baileys and complete with a whipped milk froth, sprinkling a pinch of cocoa powder on top. The result is a sweet, warm and enveloping coffee, perfect for an evening with friends or to end a festive dinner in an elegant way.

Coffee with mascarpone cream, almonds and amaretti biscuits

Coffee with mascarpone cream, almonds and amaretti biscuits celebrates the warm, enveloping flavours of dried fruits and traditional Italian desserts. Perfect for you who love rich, full-bodied flavours, this coffee is a great little dessert to enjoy after dinner.

Prepare your Portioli coffee with mocha or espresso and pour it over a base of crumbled amaretti biscuits. Add a generous spoonful of mascarpone cream, prepared by mixing fresh mascarpone, eggs and sugar. Finally, top with a topping of almonds and crumbled macaroons. For a Christmas touch, you can decorate with small meringues. The result is a rich, creamy and incredibly delicious coffee, perfect to end a meal in a special way.

These five Christmas coffee recipes are perfect for bringing a touch of magic to any festive season. Experiment, have fun preparing them for friends and family and let the smell of coffee and spices make your Christmas even more special.

Irish coffee with nutmeg

Irish coffee is a winter evening classic, and what could be better than a warm, comforting drink while it is snowing outside and the Christmas lights are twinkling? This coffee, which combines whisky, coffee and cream, is a real comfort drink that will make you fall in love.

To prepare it, start by mixing whisky with a little sugar syrup in a lukewarm cylindrical glass. Then add the hot coffee and carefully lay the whipped cream on top. Finish with a sprinkling of freshly grated nutmeg and garnish with a vanilla pod or cinnamon sprig. Enjoy it while it is still hot, letting yourself be enveloped in the warmth of this delicious drink.

These five Christmas coffee recipes are perfect to bring a touch of magic to any festive season. Experiment, have fun preparing them for friends and family and let the smell of coffee and spices make your Christmas even more special.