Coffee buttercream

Name: Coffee buttercream
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 150 g softened butter; 150 g powdered sugar; 1–2 tablespoons instant coffee; 1–2 tablespoons hot water

Easy to prepare
3 serving
15 minutes

Jan, 19. 01. 2026

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Coffee buttercream is a little treasure for Christmas cookies and desserts – a thin layer is enough and the flavor does all the work. If you want to follow up with similar recipes from irecept.cz, you might try delicate buttercream with quick preparation (a base you can easily flavor with coffee) and also coffee Linzer cookies with egg-yolk buttercream, where the coffee aroma really stands out.

For 3 serving

Ingredients

150 g softened butter
150 g powdered sugar
1–2 tablespoons instant coffee
1–2 tablespoons hot water

Preparation procedure

Pour hot water over the instant coffee and stir thoroughly until it is completely dissolved. Let it cool completely. This step is essential to prevent the buttercream from separating.
Cut the softened butter into smaller pieces and place in a bowl. Add the powdered sugar and beat for 5–7 minutes, until the mixture is light, smooth and fluffy. For an airier texture, beat at a lower speed for a longer time.
Add the cooled coffee teaspoon by teaspoon, beating briefly after each addition. Never add all the coffee at once, otherwise the buttercream may split.
Place the finished cream in the refrigerator for 10–15 minutes to firm up slightly. Then it is ready for filling cookies or for use in desserts.

Quick facts

Number of servings: approx. 300 g of buttercream
Preparation time: 10–15 minutes
Total time: approx. 15 minutes + short chilling

Coffee buttercream is an ideal choice for anyone who likes a pronounced yet delicate flavor. Thanks to the simple method and a few ingredients, it ranks among the creams worth having in your repertoire. It’s suitable not only for Christmas cookies, but also for modern desserts and cakes.