Homemade Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew

A tall glass of vanilla sweet cream cold brew with a mason jar of cold brew in the background and a french press.

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Homemade Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew

This homemade vanilla sweet cream cold brew is the perfect balance of rich coffee and creamy sweetness. Better than Starbucks and a fraction of the cost!

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: All Recipes, Drinks

Cuisine: American

Servings: serving

Calories: 509kcal

Author: Jeri Walker

Ingredients

For the Cold Brew:

1 cup coarsely ground coffee
4 cups cold water

For the Vanilla Simple Syrup:

1 cup water
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Vanilla Sweet Cream:

½ cup heavy whipping cream
½ cup milk 1%, 2%, or whole milk
2 tablespoons vanilla simple syrup *if you like your coffee drink less sweet, use less syrup

To Serve:

1 cup ice cubes
½ cup cold brew concentrate
vanilla sweet cream

Instructions

BREW: Combine ground coffee with cold water in a mason jar or French press. Stir gently. Cover and refrigerate for 12-24 hours.
1 cup coarsely ground coffee, 4 cups cold water
STRAIN: If using a mason jar, strain cold brew through a cheesecloth or coffee filter. If using a French press, simply press down the plunger. Store concentrate in the refrigerator.
SYRUP: Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a gentle boil and stir until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat, add vanilla, and let cool. Refrigerate in an airtight container.
1 cup water, 1 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
CREAM: Whisk together heavy cream, milk, and vanilla syrup until well combined. For a frothier texture, use a milk frother for 5-10 seconds (don't overwhip).
½ cup heavy whipping cream, ½ cup milk, 2 tablespoons vanilla simple syrup
ASSEMBLE: Fill a tall glass with ice. Pour cold brew concentrate halfway up the glass. Top with a generous pour of sweet cream. Stir gently or leave layered and enjoy!
1 cup ice cubes, ½ cup cold brew concentrate, vanilla sweet cream

Notes

Detailed recipe for cold brew at: Homemade Cold Brew Recipe

The sweet cream mixture can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Cold brew concentrate stays fresh for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator.
For a dairy-free version, use coconut cream and oat milk.

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