Viennese iced coffee is a coffee based drink where cold coffee is poured over an ice cream, topped with whipped cream and decorated with a light dust of cacao powder, presented and served in glasses.

It is a perfect combination of a dessert and a drink, best of both worlds in one glass, no need to struggle to make a decision.

If you like coffee and ice cream you will need little persuasion, or most likely none at all, to make this super delicious drink.

This summer delightful treat is as elegant in appearance as Vienna itself, it is simple to prepare and will never fail to impress your guests.

In Austria it is very popular during summer month, traditionally served in small independent coffee shops and regularly made in the households

This type of cold coffee is very much loved and very popular in the whole of Slovenia due to its geographical proximity to Austria, but also due to the fact that this whole area was once part of Austro-Hungarian Empire which left behind strong culinary traditions.

The recipe originates from the tradition of the Vienna coffee house, which began in 19th century, and its historical importance is valued and formally recognized by UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization).I am sharing here my mums recipe for this coffee based sumptuous drink that you can easily make at the comfort of your home without.

Recipe

Ingredients

Serves 1 glass (I used 200ml glass)

140ml filter coffee (you can use 2 shots of espresso coffee and add some water to dilute it a bit, the quantity of water will depend on how strong/weak you want your coffee to be)
2-3 scoops of vanilla ice cream
whipping cream, optional
unsweetened cacao powder for dusting, optional

Method

Put vanilla ice cream in a glass and then pour cold coffee.

Top with whipped cream and lightly dust with unsweetened cacao powder.

Just a thought

You can add sugar and milk to the black coffee if you prefer, however, the authentic Viennese Ice coffee does not call for neither of them. Ice cream and whipped cream add enough sweetness to prepare this velvety drink.

Traditionally vanilla ice cream would be used but if you prefer yo can use other flavours if ice cream like coffee, hazelnut, pistachio, chocolate.