Holiday Spiced Coffee With Brandied Whipped Cream

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   With an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat the cream in a medium bowl until it starts to mound softly, then beat in the confectioners' sugar and brandy.

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   Continue beating until it is just firm.

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   If not using it right away, cover the bowl of whipped cream with plastic wrap and refrigerate it.

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   (The whipped cream can be prepared 1 day ahead.)

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   To brew the coffee, use a drip-style coffeepot (preferably an automatic drip coffeemaker) and line the filter cup with a paper filter.

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   Put the coffee, cardamom, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in the filter.

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   Mix gently with a spoon to combine the spices with the coffee.

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   Add the water to the water chamber, and brew accordingly to the manufacturer's directions.

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   To serve, pour the coffee into 8 warm cups and garnish each cup with a generous dollop of the whipped cream.

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    The cream will melt as it floats on top.

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    Serve immediately.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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