Creamy Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew
A quick and easy refreshing cold brew coffee drink with a smooth, velvety vanilla sweet cream that balances bold coffee flavor with creamy sweetness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 ml) cold brew coffee concentrate
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream, cold
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) whole milk, cold
- 1/2 vanilla bean, split and scraped (or 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (or to taste)
- Ice cubes (enough to fill the glass)
Instructions
- In a small bowl or jar, combine 1/2 cup cold heavy cream, 1/2 cup cold whole milk, and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar. Add the scraped seeds from 1/2 vanilla bean pod or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Using a milk frother or whisk, blend the mixture until smooth and slightly thickened, about 1-2 minutes, until it holds soft peaks but remains pourable.
- Fill a tall glass with about 1 cup of ice cubes.
- Pour 1 cup of cold brew coffee concentrate gently over the ice. Adjust amount to taste if desired.
- Slowly pour the vanilla sweet cream over the cold brew to create a marbled effect.
- When ready to drink, gently stir the layers together with a spoon or straw.
- Enjoy immediately. Store leftover sweet cream in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Notes
Use cold ingredients to maintain chill and texture. Whisk cream and milk mixture until slightly thickened for best mouthfeel. Store sweet cream refrigerated up to 3 days. Avoid stirring cream into hot coffee to prevent curdling. For dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream and milk with coconut or almond milk and use maple syrup or agave instead of sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (about 12 oz
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 7
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Protein: 2
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