Here are alcohol-free versions of Irish Coffee and Irish Pudding for Top Table Recipes!

Here are alcohol-free versions of Irish Coffee and Irish Pudding for Top Table Recipes!

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Irish Coffee and Irish Pudding

Irish Coffee Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup freshly brewed hot coffee
  • 2 tsp brown sugar (or adjust to taste)
  • 2-3 tbsp lightly whipped heavy cream
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract (or caramel extract for a twist)

Instructions:

  1. Warm the Glass: Fill a heatproof glass with hot water to warm it. Let it sit for a minute, then discard the water.
  2. Combine Ingredients: Add the brown sugar to the glass, pour in the hot coffee, and stir until the sugar dissolves.
  3. Add Flavor: Stir in the vanilla or caramel extract.
  4. Top with Cream: Hold a spoon over the coffee and gently pour the whipped cream over the back of the spoon to create a layer.
  5. Serve: Do not stir! Sip the coffee through the cream for a rich and flavorful experience.

Irish Coffee and Irish Pudding

Non-Alcoholic Irish Pudding Recipe

Ingredients:

For the pudding:

  • 4 cups stale bread, cubed (Irish soda bread works great!)
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup raisins (optional)
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

For the sauce:

  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (or caramel extract for a richer flavor)

Instructions:

Make the Pudding:

  1. Preheat Oven: Heat to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish (9×9 inches).
  2. Soak the Bread: In a bowl, mix the milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon. Add the bread cubes and let them soak for 10 minutes.
  3. Add Raisins and Bake: Fold in the raisins (if using) and pour the mixture into the prepared dish. Drizzle with melted butter. Bake for 40–45 minutes until golden brown and set.

Make the Sauce:

  1. Heat Ingredients: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, cream, and butter. Stir until the sugar dissolves and the butter melts.
  2. Add Flavoring: Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla or caramel extract. Return to low heat for 1–2 minutes, then remove.

Serve: Drizzle the warm sauce over the baked pudding and enjoy!

history

Irish Coffee, invented in the 1940s by chef Joe Sheridan at Foynes Airport, combines coffee, whiskey, sugar, and cream to warm travelers. Irish Pudding, rooted in medieval cuisine, evolved from simple boiled puddings to rich desserts using dried fruits and spices, becoming a holiday staple cherished worldwide.