Description
This Jolly Christmas Coffee Punch combines rich coffee, creamy chocolate, and warm holiday spices to create the ultimate festive beverage perfect for Christmas parties and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups (960 ml / 32 fl oz) strong brewed coffee, cooled
- ½ cup (100 g / 3.5 oz) granulated sugar
- 2 cups (480 ml / 16 fl oz) milk (whole or 2%)
- 1 cup (240 ml / 8 fl oz) heavy cream
- ½ cup (120 ml / 4 fl oz) chocolate syrup
- ¼ cup (20 g / 0.7 oz) cocoa powder, sifted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- Whipped cream (optional)
- Chocolate shavings
- Crushed candy canes
- Holiday sprinkles
Instructions
- Brew 4 cups of strong coffee and let cool to room temperature.
- In a large saucepan, combine cooled coffee, milk, heavy cream, and chocolate syrup to create a velvety base.
- Add sugar, sifted cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon, whisking until smooth and lump-free.
- Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Keep mixture steaming but not boiling for about 45–50 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Ladle into mugs and top with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, crushed candy canes, and sprinkles for a festive touch.
Notes
Use dark roast coffee for deeper flavor. Avoid boiling to prevent curdling. Can be made dairy-free with oat milk and coconut cream. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days and reheat gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Holiday / Christmas
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 73
- Sugar: 6.5g
- Sodium: 16mg
- Fat: 4.2g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8.4g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 12mg
Keywords: christmas coffee punch, festive coffee, holiday drink, coffee recipe, chocolate coffee punch