Description

Espresso con panna, also known as espresso with cream, is a classic Italian drink featuring a beautiful blend of bold espresso and sweet, fluffy cream. For this version, we made a few simple swaps to create a dairy free recipe with all the same taste and texture you know and love!

Ingredients

Units Scale

Coconut Milk Whipped Cream Topping

1 can (13.6 ounce) chilled coconut milk (see notes for quick version)

Con Panna

3 ounce espresso shot or 1 Tablespoon instant espresso powder whisked with 1/3 cup hot water

Optional Mix-ins and Toppings (not authentic)

2 Tablespoons pure maple syrup
1/4 cup coconut milk, warmed (canned or drinking milk)
2 Tablespoons amaretto or amaretto flavored syrup (optional)
Topping: coconut sugar & espresso powder

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Instructions

Coconut Milk Whipped Cream

Place the can of coconut milk in the fridge for 12-24 hours to harden.
Remove the canned coconut milk from the fridge, be careful not to shake the can. Remove the thickened coconut cream (top portion) and place into a stand mixer bowl or mixing bowl. Discard the coconut water portion or use in smoothies.
Place the stand mixer (or handheld mixer) on high, and whip until the cream is light and fluffy. Set aside and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Con Panna

In an espresso machine, make a strong espresso base (3 ounces) or by hand whisk 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder with ⅓ cup hot water in a mug.
Optional Mix-ins – Stir in the maple syrup and warmed coconut milk (and amaretto, if using) until combined.
Top the espresso with the coconut whipped cream. Make it gourmet and sprinkle with coconut sugar and espresso powder. If desired, use a blow torch to caramelize.
Enjoy immediately.

Notes

Substitutes – For a quick version, use a store-bought dairy free whipped cream in place of the homemade coconut milk whipped cream. Substitute strong brewed coffee for the espresso shot. To double the recipe, simply double the espresso shot (6 ounces total) and adjust mix-ins as desired.

Prep Time: 5
Cook Time: 1 minute
Category: drink
Method: brew
Cuisine: Italian/American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 3 ounce espresso con panna w/ 2 tbsp dairy free whip cream
Calories: 52
Sugar: 0 g
Sodium: 15.4 mg
Fat: 5 g
Saturated Fat: 4.3 g
Carbohydrates: 2.1 g
Fiber: 0 g
Protein: 0.6 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg