Starbucks Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew
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Starbucks Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew
Description
Starbucks Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew uses coarsely ground coffee steeped in cold water for a minimum of 12 hours to produce a smooth, robust cold brew concentrate. The coffee is carefully separated from the grounds to maintain clarity and flavor. Meanwhile, the vanilla sweet cream combines a homemade vanilla syrup—made by dissolving sugar in boiling water with vanilla extract—with a mix of 2% milk and heavy cream. When combined, the sweet cream adds a subtle, richly flavored sweetness to the cold brew, balancing its natural bitterness.
The preparation involves slow steeping to develop the coffee's smooth profile and crafting a vanilla syrup that keeps the drink sweet but delicate. Since both components are stored in the refrigerator, this recipe allows for making large batches ahead of time. This drink suits those who enjoy coffee with a gentle sweetness and creamy texture that can be served chilled over ice or poured into a glass as desired.
For best results, store the vanilla syrup in the refrigerator for up to two weeks and the sweet cream for 3 to 4 days. Measure servings carefully as the vanilla syrup portion is concentrated—about one tablespoon per serving—while the sweet cream is typically added two tablespoons per glass.
Ingredients
Cold Brew Coffee
- 16 ounces water
- 1/2 cup coffee coarsely ground
Vanilla Sweet Cream
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk 2%
- ½ cup heavy cream
Instructions
Cold Brew Coffee Directions
- Use either a French press or a large mason jar, add 16 ounces of water to the vessel.
- Add 1/2 cup of coarsely ground coffee.
- Place a lid on the container and refrigerate for at least 12 hours.
- After 12 hours, separate the coffee from the grounds. If using a French press, press down the plunger and pour off the water.
- If you are using a Mason jar, pour the coffee through a coffee filter.
- Store cold brew coffee in the refrigerator.
Vanilla Sweet Cream Directions
- Prepare vanilla syrup by combining 2 cups of sugar and 1 cup of water in a small saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to a boil and cook just until the sugar dissolves.
- Remove the saucepan from the stove and let the sugar syrup cool to room temperature.
- Stir in vanilla. Store this vanilla syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Make the vanilla sweet cream by combining the 2% milk, heavy cream, and 2 tablespoons of the prepared vanilla syrup in a small bowl. Stir well.
- If you do not use all of it immediately, store it in an airtight container in your refrigerator.
Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew Directions
- Fill a tall glass with ice.
- Add cold brew coffee.
- Add sweet cream.
Notes
- Store the vanilla syrup refrigerated; it stays fresh for about two weeks.
- Sweet cream should be refrigerated and used within three to four days.
- The vanilla syrup yields approximately 20 servings; use about one tablespoon per serving.
- The sweet cream recipe provides about eight servings; use two tablespoons per serving for best flavor balance.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 214 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 214kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 43mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 49mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 66mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 467IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 69mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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