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Creamy Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew

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A smooth and indulgent cold brew coffee recipe featuring a homemade creamy vanilla sweet cream that balances bitterness with silky sweetness.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup (240 ml) prepared cold brew coffee (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) heavy cream (preferably at least 36% fat)
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) whole milk (or dairy-free alternative like oat or almond milk)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (or to taste; can substitute maple syrup or honey)

Instructions

  1. Make the Cold Brew Coffee: Combine 1 cup (240 ml) coarsely ground coffee beans with 4 cups (950 ml) cold filtered water in a large jar or pitcher. Stir gently to saturate grounds. Cover and steep in refrigerator for 12 to 16 hours.
  2. Strain the Coffee: Strain the steeped coffee through a fine mesh sieve lined with a coffee filter or cheesecloth into a clean container, removing all grounds.
  3. Prepare the Sweet Cream: In a small bowl or blender, combine 1/4 cup (60 ml) heavy cream, 2 tablespoons (30 ml) whole milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 tablespoon granulated sugar. Whisk or blend until sugar dissolves and mixture is smooth and slightly thickened but still pourable. Optionally froth with a milk frother.
  4. Assemble the Drink: Fill a serving glass with ice cubes. Pour in 1 cup (240 ml) strained cold brew coffee. Slowly drizzle 2 to 3 tablespoons of the vanilla sweet cream over the top without stirring immediately.
  5. Taste & Adjust: Stir gently if desired for uniform flavor or sip as is for layered effect. Add more sweet cream or sugar to taste.
  6. Store Remaining Sweet Cream: Keep leftover sweet cream in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Whisk before reuse.

Notes

Use coarse grind coffee beans for best flavor and clarity. Steep cold brew for 12 to 16 hours to avoid bitterness. Keep sweet cream pourable by mixing heavy cream with milk. Use pure vanilla extract for best flavor. Store cold brew up to 1 week refrigerated and sweet cream up to 3 days. Frothing sweet cream adds airy texture.

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