French Coffee (Caffe Francais)

A great treat from France! For a twist, you add the topping before the coffee. The dollops of freshly whipped sweetened cream will rise through the coffee for a floating cloud effect. Adapted from About.com. Cook time is time to brew coffee.

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup  whipping cream, chilled (heavy cream)
• 1⁄8 cup powdered sugar (confectioners sugar)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 1⁄2 cups coffee, hot (I use decaf)

Directions

1. Beat the cream until it's rich and fluffy, with soft peaks (or use already whipped cream from a can).
2. Mix in the powdered sugar, and continue to beat until you have stiff peaks.
3. Split whipped cream between 2 mugs.
4. Add vanilla to the hot coffee, then pour over cream.
5. Serve right away, Don't stir!