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Homemade Vanilla Cold Brew Coffee Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 12 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 1 serving of assembled Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew 1x
  • Category: Beverage
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Starbucks Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew is a refreshing and smooth iced coffee beverage that combines homemade cold brew coffee with a rich and creamy vanilla sweet cream. Perfect for coffee lovers looking to enjoy a café-style drink at home, this recipe guides you through making cold brew, a vanilla syrup, and the luscious sweet cream topping.

Ingredients

Scale

Cold Brew Coffee

  • 16 ounces water
  • 1/2 cup coarsely ground coffee

Vanilla Sweet Cream

  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup 2% milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Prepare Cold Brew Coffee: Use a French press or a large mason jar to combine 16 ounces of water with 1/2 cup of coarsely ground coffee. Cover with a lid and refrigerate for at least 12 hours to steep and extract rich coffee flavors.
  2. Strain Coffee: After steeping, separate the coffee from the grounds. If using a French press, press down the plunger gently and pour out the cold brew. If using a mason jar, strain the coffee through a coffee filter to remove the grounds. Store the cold brew in the refrigerator until ready to use.
  3. Make Vanilla Syrup: In a small saucepan, combine 2 cups sugar and 1 cup water. Heat over medium heat until the sugar dissolves completely, then bring to a gentle boil. Remove from heat and allow the syrup to cool to room temperature.
  4. Add Vanilla Extract: Stir 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract into the cooled syrup. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate. This syrup can be stored up to 2 weeks and is used to flavor the sweet cream and cold brew.
  5. Prepare Vanilla Sweet Cream: In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup 2% milk, 1/2 cup heavy cream, and 2 tablespoons of the prepared vanilla syrup. Stir well until combined. Store unused cream in an airtight container in the refrigerator; it lasts 3 to 4 days.
  6. Assemble Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew: Fill a tall glass with ice. Pour in cold brew coffee to three-quarters full, then top with the prepared vanilla sweet cream. Stir gently to combine and enjoy immediately.

Notes

  • Vanilla syrup yields about 20 servings (1 tablespoon per serving) and should be refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.
  • Vanilla sweet cream yields about 8 servings (2 tablespoons per serving) and lasts 3 to 4 days refrigerated.
  • You will have extra vanilla syrup and sweet cream beyond what is used in a single serving of cold brew.
  • For best flavor, use freshly ground coffee and high-quality vanilla extract.
  • Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of vanilla syrup added to the cream or cold brew according to your preference.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 drink (approximately 12 ounces)
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 18 g
  • Sodium: 50 mg
  • Fat: 7 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 22 g
  • Fiber: 0 g
  • Protein: 2 g
  • Cholesterol: 25 mg

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