Spiced Coffee With Brandied Whipped Cream

Wonderful coffee for starting or ending a special day. To simplify things, you can skip the whipped cream and just add the brandy in the spiced coffee. A well-deserved treat either way! From the December 2001 issue of Bon Appetit.

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup  whipping cream
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 1  tablespoon brandy
• 8  ounces ground coffee
• 3 -4  teaspoons ground cardamom
• 1  tablespoon sugar
• 2  teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1  teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 7  cups water

Directions

1. Beat whipping cream in large bowl to soft peaks; add powdered sugar and brandy and beat to form peaks.
2. Place ground coffee, cardamom, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in coffee filter.
3. Using spoon, mix gently.
4. Add water to coffee maker and brew according to manufacturer's instructions.
5. After pouring coffee, garnish each mug with a dollop of whipped cream, and serve immediately.