This chocolate and vanilla eiskaffee with fluffy whipped cream and caramel sauce is the go-to drink for coffee and ice cream lovers. It’s better than anything you can get at a coffee shop!
Eiskaffe is the easiest way to get your caffeine boost for the day and satisfy your sweet tooth in one sip.
Why I Love this Eiskaffee Recipe
- Authentic. This easy recipe is packed with everything you’d find in an authentic eiskaffee (German coffee over ice cream).
- Beginner-friendly. There’s no need to be a barista for this drink to look super impressive.
- Quick. It’s ready in 10-15 minutes, and even quicker if you chill the coffee overnight.
- Creamy. You don’t need to add any milk because the ice cream melts into the coffee and adds a yummy richness.
Recipe Ingredients
This simple Eiskaffee is packed with milky, creamy flavors from the ice cream and whipped cream. Scroll to the bottom of the post for exact ingredient amounts.
- Strong brewed coffee – Feel free to use leftover day-old coffee for this.
- Chocolate ice cream – It can be full-fat, low-fat, or even plant-based.
- Vanilla ice cream – Use your favorite.
- Sugar – This is optional. You can use granulated sugar, light brown sugar, or maple syrup.
- Whipped cream – Cool Whip is a great swap.
- Caramel sauce – Butterscotch works too.
What Coffee Should I Use for German Iced Coffee?
It should be a strong, cold-brew so that its toasty flavor can still shine through the ice cream and toppings. You can use decaf if you prefer. It doesn’t necessarily have to be espresso. I recommend using your leftover coffee from the day before and popping it into the fridge overnight so you don’t have to brew fresh coffee and wait for it to chill.
How to Make Eiskaffee
Scooping the ice cream is as hard as it gets for this coffee-based drink.
- Chill the coffee. Pour the coffee into a cup. Place it inside an ice-filled bowl. Let it chill for 15 minutes.
- Add the ice cream. Scoop the chocolate and vanilla ice cream into a tall glass.
- Assemble it. Pour the coffee over the ice cream. Add sugar if needed. Top it with whipped cream and add a caramel drizzle. Enjoy!
Coffee with Ice Cream Variations
Go for the same flavor with both scoops or try a combination!
- Strawberry – My Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream works, too, as does my Cottage Cheese Ice Cream.
- Pistachio – You can also try a praline-flavored one.
- Cookie dough – Add regular vanilla cookie dough ice cream and Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream.
- Birthday Cake Ice Cream – The more sprinkles it has, the better.
- Tiramisu Ice Cream
Serving Suggestions
This creamy eiskaffee is the perfect afternoon drink. Enjoy it with a simple sweet treat like my Blueberry Banana Bread. My Cinnamon Donuts with Vanilla Glaze and Cranberry Brie Puff Pastry Pinwheels are other wonderful options. Macadamia Nut Cookies or your favorite cookies work too.
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Eiskaffe
Ingredients
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee , cold
- 1 scoop chocolate ice cream
- 1 scoop vanilla ice cream
- sugar (optional)
- whipped topping
- caramel topping
Instructions
- After brewing coffee, pour it in a cup and set the cup inside a bowl filled with ice. Chill for 15 minutes.
- Scoop chocolate ice cream and vanilla ice cream into a tall glass.
- Pour the cold coffee over the ice cream.
- Taste for sweetness. Add sugar if needed.
- Top with whipped cream.
- Drizzle caramel topping.
- Serve.
Nutrition
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.
