Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew
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Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew
Description
Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew starts with cold brew coffee made by steeping medium-coarse coffee grounds in water for 12 hours, yielding a smooth, less acidic coffee base. The accompanying vanilla syrup is crafted by heating equal parts sugar and water until dissolved, infused with a split vanilla bean for flavor depth. The vanilla sweet cream blends half-and-half and heavy cream with the homemade syrup to create a rich, creamy topping. To assemble, the cold brew is mixed with vanilla syrup and topped with the sweet cream over ice.
The drink offers a balance of coffee's boldness tempered by creamy sweetness and vanilla undertones. Its preparation and components allow control over sweetness and creaminess, making it easy to adjust to taste. The cold brew can be stored refrigerated for up to two weeks, enabling quick assembly of the drink anytime.
For an authentic touch, the vanilla sweet cream can be whipped into cold foam using a frother or blender, adding an airy texture on top. This drink suits those who enjoy a lightly sweetened, creamy iced coffee with the depth of homemade elements.
Ingredients
Homemade Cold Brew Coffee*
- 1 cup coffee grounds medium-coarse consistency
- 6 cups water
Homemade Vanilla Syrup
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 vanilla bean split
Vanilla Sweet Cream
- ¾ cup half-and-half
- ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
- 3 tablespoons Vanilla Syrup recipe above, homemade
Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew Coffee (1 serving)
- 6-7 oz. cold brew coffee warm or cold
- ½ oz. Vanilla Syrup homemade, 1 tablespoon or more if you like sweeter coffee
- 1 oz. vanilla sweet cream 2 tablespoon
- ice for serving
Instructions
Make Cold Brew
- Combine the coffee grounds with cold water in a large pitcher. Cover with a kitchen towel, and let sit overnight (or for 12 hours) on the countertop.
- Line a fine mesh strainer with coffee filter, cheesecloth or a nut milk bag. Place directly over a large bowl or another container to pour the cold brew into.
- Slowly, pour the cold brew through the cheesecloth/filter to strain out the coffee grounds. Do this twice. It might take a little while to drain, and that’s OK. You can help it along by gently swirling the liquid with a spoon or a rubber spatula.
- Transfer the cold brew into a sealable container, and transfer to the refrigerator.
Make the vanilla syrup
- In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and water.
- Heat over high heat until the sugar has completely dissolved, stirring occasionally.
- Turn off the heat, and add the split vanilla bean.
- Let steep for 2 hours before transferring to a mason jar.
Make the vanilla sweet cream
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine the half-and-half and heavy whipping cream.
- Pour in the vanilla syrup, and whisk until combined.
- Transfer to a mason jar, and store in the refrigerator until time to make your coffee.
Make the Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew
- Add ice to a glass, and pour in the cold brew. (Alternately, you could heat up the cold brew in a mug in the microwave if you want it warm.)
- Pour in the vanilla syrup, and stir.
- Pour the vanilla sweet cream on top and stir.
- Give the cold brew a taste. Add additional vanilla syrup and/or vanilla sweet cream if necessary, then enjoy immediately!
Notes
- Store the cold brew coffee, vanilla syrup, and vanilla sweet cream separately in sealed containers in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
- The vanilla syrup typically lasts longer than two weeks if refrigerated.
- To replicate a creamy foam topping like in café versions, whip the vanilla sweet cream using a frother, whisk, or blender to create cold foam.
- Adjust the amount of vanilla syrup in the final drink to taste, adding more for a sweeter flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 15servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 105 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 105kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 20mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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