Zero sweetened condensed cream:

1 quart heavy cream

1 vanilla bean split down the middle

2 cardomon (sometimes spelled cardamom) pods

2 cups Organic Zero

4 cups fresh-brewed French roast coffee-brew strong

Sweetened condensed cream

Zero sweetened condensed cream:

In large skillet, combine heavy cream, vanilla bean, cardomon pods and Organic Zero.  Cook on medium heat, whisking occasionally until the cream is reduced to just over 1 cup.  It will be very thick at this point. Remove vanilla bean and cardomon pods, transfer to another container and chill completely, stirring occasionally.

Just before serving, brew coffee.

Pour ¼ cup of the Zero sweetened condensed cream into a glass with ice.  (If it looks like it will crystallize, don't worry! The coffee will smooth it right out.) Top with fresh coffee, stir and enjoy.

Yield: 6 portions

Preparation time: 45 minutes