Indulgent & Creamy: Iced French Silk Cappuccino
Some recipes feel too luxurious to be homemade—but that’s exactly what makes this Iced French Silk Cappuccino so special. Rich, chocolatey, and silky smooth, this vintage-inspired coffee treat is a cross between a milkshake and a cappuccino, making it perfect for coffee lovers with a sweet tooth.
Coffee-based dessert drinks like this were especially popular in mid-century diners, soda fountains, and supper clubs, where ice cream drinks were considered an elegant after-dinner indulgence. This recipe brings that old-fashioned decadence straight to your kitchen!
If you’re a fan of mocha frappés, iced cappuccinos, or creamy café drinks, this one’s a must-try!
☕ Iced French Silk Cappuccino Recipe
Recipe Details
- 🍽 Servings: 4 glasses
- ⏱ Total Time: 85 minutes (10 min prep | 15 min reduce | 60 min chill)
- 🔥 Difficulty: Easy
- 🔢 Calories per Serving: ~474 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pot brewed coffee
- 1 can Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk
- 1 oz vanilla extract
- ½ cup Hershey’s syrup
- 2 scoops coffee or vanilla ice cream
- 2 oz whipped cream
- ¼ oz chocolate shavings
- Brandy snifter or pilsner glass (for serving)
Instructions
- Reduce the coffee: In a saucepan over medium heat, simmer the brewed coffee until reduced by half.
- Add sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and Hershey’s syrup, stirring until fully combined.
- Refrigerate the mixture until completely chilled (about 1 hour).
- In a brandy snifter or pilsner glass, add one scoop of ice cream.
- Pour the chilled coffee mixture over the ice cream, filling the glass until about 1 inch from the top.
- Top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
- Serve immediately with a straw and teaspoon—enjoy!
- Why This Vintage-Inspired Drink is Worth Trying.
- This Iced French Silk Cappuccino is a blend of coffee, chocolate and creamy sweetness. It is an old-fashioned drink that never goes out of style.
- It’s perfect for.
- Use it as a fancy treat for brunch or weekend mornings.
- ☕ A sweet afternoon pick-me-up.
- Yummy option for those who like coffee.
- As soon as you take a sip, you will wonder why this particular coffee drink ever went out of fashion!
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