Description
A quick and easy 5-minute recipe for a smooth, bold cold brew iced coffee paired with a luscious homemade vanilla sweet cream. Perfect for busy mornings or any time you want a refreshing coffee treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240ml) strong brewed coffee, chilled
- Ice cubes, as needed
- ½ cup (120ml) milk or cream (heavy cream for richest texture, or whole milk, half-and-half, or oat milk for lighter/dairy-free options)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons sweetener (maple syrup, honey, or simple syrup)
- Optional: pinch of salt
Instructions
- Brew 1 cup (240ml) of strong coffee using your preferred method. Double brew for richer flavor. Let cool to room temperature, then chill in the fridge or freezer for 10-15 minutes. Alternatively, use cold brew concentrate diluted with milk and ice.
- In a bowl or jar, combine ½ cup (120ml) of heavy cream or milk of choice with 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 2 tablespoons sweetener. Add a pinch of salt if desired. Whisk or shake vigorously until slightly thickened and smooth.
- Fill a tall glass with ice cubes. Pour the chilled coffee over the ice, leaving some room at the top.
- Slowly drizzle the vanilla sweet cream over the coffee. Give a gentle stir just before drinking.
- Enjoy immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
Use strong coffee to avoid watery iced coffee. Chill coffee before adding cream to prevent curdling. Pure vanilla extract is recommended for best flavor. Vanilla sweet cream can be made ahead and stored in the fridge up to 3 days. Optional handheld frother can be used to create a light foam. Customize sweetness and creaminess to taste.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (about 12 oz
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 7
- Protein: 2
Keywords: cold brew, iced coffee, vanilla sweet cream, quick coffee recipe, easy iced coffee, homemade coffee drink, summer coffee, dairy-free coffee option