Description

This Homemade Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew is smooth, lightly sweetened, and topped with a rich vanilla cream that swirls beautifully into the cold brew. It’s an easy, budget-friendly way to enjoy a café-style drink at home!

Ingredients

For the Cold Brew Coffee:

1 cup coarsely ground coffee beans
4 cups cold water
Ice, for serving

For the Vanilla Sweet Cream:

1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup milk (whole milk or half-and-half)
2 tbsp vanilla syrup (recipe below or store-bought)

For Homemade Vanilla Syrup: (Optional)

1/2 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
1 tbsp pure vanilla extract

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Instructions

Make the Cold Brew

Combine coarsely ground coffee and cold water in a large jar or French press. Stir to mix.
Cover and let it steep in the fridge for 12-24 hours.
Strain through a coffee filter or fine mesh sieve. Store in the fridge for up to a week.

2. Make the Vanilla Sweet Cream

In a small jar or bowl, mix heavy cream, milk, and vanilla syrup.
Stir or shake well until combined. Store in the fridge for up to 5 days.

3. Make the Homemade Vanilla Syrup (Optional)

Heat water and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
Let cool and store in a jar in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

4. Assemble the Drink

Fill a glass with ice and pour in cold brew (about ¾ full).
Add 1-2 tbsp of vanilla sweet cream on top and stir if desired.
Enjoy as-is or top with extra vanilla syrup for more sweetness!

Notes

Use oat milk or almond milk for a dairy-free version.
For a creamier drink, use a milk frother to slightly foam the vanilla sweet cream before adding.

Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less vanilla syrup.