Starbucks Salted Caramel Cream Cold Brew
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Starbucks Salted Caramel Cream Cold Brew
Description
The beverage begins with chilled cold brew coffee mixed evenly with caramel syrup, which lends a buttery sweetness. Served over ice, the coffee base remains strong yet refreshing. On top, a salted cold foam is created by whipping heavy cream, milk, and a small amount of salt until light and frothy, either by electric mixer, handheld frother, immersion blender, or milk frother machine.
This foam adds a velvety texture and subtle savory contrast that enhances the caramel and coffee notes. The finished drink is stirred gently before pouring the foam, allowing layers of flavor and mouthfeel. The iced presentation keeps the drink refreshing as the foam slowly melds with the cold brew.
It works well as a sweet afternoon pick-me-up or a specialty treat for those who enjoy layered cold coffee drinks. Modifications like decaf coffee or added sugar can adapt the drink to personal preference.
The notes mention that brewed coffee may substitute for cold brew, and sweetness can be adjusted by adding sugar alongside caramel syrup. The use of simple ingredients also aligns with straightforward preparation at home.
Ingredients
- 16 oz coffee 2 cans or about 2 cups, cold brew preparation
- 1 - 2 cups ice
- 2 tablespoon Caramel Syrup sugar-free or regular, or caramel sauce
- 2 tablespoon heavy cream
- 2 tablespoon milk whole or almond milk
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Add cold brew and caramel sauce to a large glass or jar. Stir with a spoon until fully dissolved. Then pour into two serving glasses filled with ice.
- You can use a hand mixer, emersion blender, handheld milk frother, or milk frothing machine to make the salted cold foam.
- Electric Mixer, Immersion Blender, Handheld Frother Method: Add heavy cream, milk, and salt to a medium mixing bowl. Beat the mixture until foamy on a high speed; this will take about 2 - 4 minutes. Serve immediately over the iced caramel cold brew.
- Milk Frother Machine Method: Add heavy cream, milk, and salt to milk frother. Froth on the “cold” setting to create the salted cold foam. Serve immediately over the iced caramel cold brew.
- Stir the cold brews once more before serving.
- Pour the salted cold foam over both cold brew glasses and enjoy!
Notes
- You may substitute brewed or drip coffee for cold brew if desired.
- Decaffeinated coffee can be used to make a decaf version of this drink.
- Adjust sweetness by adding sugar (about 1 tablespoon) with the caramel syrup if a sweeter drink is preferred.
- This recipe uses simple ingredients without added sugar beyond caramel, offering a balanced approach to flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 84 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 84kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 339mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 125mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 221IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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