Einspänner (Viennese Coffee with Whipped Cream)

A recipe for Einspänner (Viennese Coffee with Whipped Cream)! Start the day on a decadent note with a double shot of espresso and plenty of whipped cream.

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Einspänner (Viennese Coffee with Whipped Cream)

I actually first came across the Einspänner not in Austria, but here in Los Angeles at Second Round (no longer open) in Koreatown.

I was immediately drawn to the decadent whipped cream topping with a sprinkling of cocoa powder and have since made it a few times at home on days when I am looking for something a little extra special.

Named after the Viennese coachmen of a single horse-drawn carriage, this drink was traditionally served in a handled glass and topped with a thick layer of whipped cream to keep the coffee hot and prevent it from spilling as the coachman held it in one hand and the reins in the other.

A Few Einspänner Tips

You can leave everything unsweetened, but I often stir in a pinch of brown sugar into the espresso and occasionally add a spoonful of vanilla sugar to the cream. You can also serve it simply with powdered sugar on the side to sweeten as needed.

To help create the distinct layers between the espresso and the cream, pipe the whipped cream gently over the back of a small spoon held just over the espresso. Once the initial barrier has been made, you can remove the spoon and continue topping with the rest of the whipped cream.

Serve the Einspänner immediately for a wonderful contrast of the still hot espresso and chilled cream.

I paired the Einspänner with Haselnußcrèmetorte (Austrian Hazelnut Cream Torte) for quite the afternoon treat.

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Einspänner (Viennese Coffee with Whipped Cream) Recipe

Adapted from Frances’ Menu

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Einspänner (Viennese Coffee with Whipped Cream)

A recipe for Einspänner (Viennese Coffee with Whipped Cream)! Start the day on a decadent note with a double shot of espresso and plenty of whipped cream.

Course Drinks

Cuisine Austrian

Keyword Austria, Austrian, coffee, espresso, whipped cream

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 0 minutes minutes

0 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 1 Serving

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) hot espresso or strongly brewed coffee
• 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) water
• 1/4 cup (60 milliliters)heavy cream
• Sugar to taste, optional
• Chocolate shaving or cocoa powder for garnish, optional

Instructions

• Pour the hot coffee in a serving glass. Add the water and if desired, stir in a little sugar until dissolved.
• In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk or a bowl with a hand mixer, beat the whipped cream until stiff peaks form.
• Gently pour or pipe the whipped cream over the back of a spoon held just above the coffee to form a layer on top. If desired, sprinkle with chocolate shavings or cocoa powder.
• Serve immediately.