James A. Beard's Chilled Irish Coffee — General recipe

James A. Beard's Chilled Irish Coffee

Eats Now Editorial Team  · 82 kcal  · General

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Try this homemade James A. Beard's Chilled Irish Coffee recipe the whole family will love. Made with freshly brewed, heavy cream, sugar and whipped crea…

This James A. Beard's Chilled Irish Coffee relies on simple, everyday ingredients such as freshly brewed hot coffee, heavy cream, superfine sugar and whipped cream. It comes together quickly and makes 4 servings, at about 82 kcal each. The step-by-step instructions below are written to be easy to follow, even on a busy day.

It's versatile enough for an easy weeknight dinner yet satisfying enough for guests at the weekend. Serve it with your favorite sides, and keep any leftovers for a quick meal the next day.

Updated Jun 30, 2026

Serves 4 General
Servings: persons

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