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Creamy Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew Coffee

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A dangerously easy and delicious homemade cold brew coffee recipe topped with luscious vanilla-infused sweet cream, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (85g) coarsely ground coffee beans (medium roast recommended)
  • 4 cups (950 ml) cold filtered water
  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream (full-fat)
  • ½ cup (120 ml) whole milk (or almond/oat milk for dairy-free)
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (or maple syrup/honey as alternatives)

Instructions

  1. Make the Cold Brew Coffee (12-18 hours):
  2. a. Measure 1 cup (85g) of coarsely ground coffee beans.
  3. b. Combine coffee grounds with 4 cups (950 ml) cold filtered water in a mason jar or cold brew maker.
  4. c. Stir gently to saturate all grounds.
  5. d. Cover and steep in the fridge for 12 to 18 hours.
  6. e. Strain coffee through a fine mesh strainer lined with cheesecloth or nut milk bag into a clean jug.
  7. f. Refrigerate strained cold brew until ready to use.
  8. Make the Vanilla Sweet Cream (5 minutes):
  9. a. In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream, ½ cup (120 ml) whole milk, 1 tablespoon vanilla extract, and 2 tablespoons sugar.
  10. b. Whisk with an electric mixer on medium speed until mixture thickens slightly and forms soft peaks (3-4 minutes).
  11. c. Avoid over-whipping; cream should be thick but pourable.
  12. Assemble Your Drink (2 minutes):
  13. a. Fill a glass with 1 cup (240 ml) cold brew coffee and ice cubes.
  14. b. Slowly pour ¼ cup (60 ml) vanilla sweet cream over the coffee to float on top.
  15. c. Stir gently before sipping or let cream swirl naturally.

Notes

[‘Use coarse grind similar to sea salt for best cold brew flavor.’, ‘Do not sweeten cold brew directly; sweeten through vanilla cream to avoid gritty texture.’, ‘Keep all ingredients and glass cold to maintain cream texture.’, ‘Store cold brew in airtight container up to 1 week; sweet cream up to 3 days refrigerated.’, ‘Re-whisk sweet cream if it separates before serving.’, ‘Dilute cold brew with water or milk if too strong.’, ‘Try variations like cinnamon, caramel syrup, or almond extract for flavor twists.’, ‘Dairy-free version: use coconut or almond milk and maple syrup instead of sugar.’]

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Keywords: cold brew coffee, vanilla sweet cream, homemade coffee, iced coffee, creamy coffee, easy coffee recipe, summer drink

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