This Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew is the perfect sweet and delicious iced coffee drink! Easy-to-make cold brew coffee sweetened with a simple vanilla cream!
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I don’t know about you but one of the highlights of my week is sitting down to a delicious coffee drink in the city while the kids are at school, working on my laptop at a coffee shop or catching up with a friend. Iced coffees and cold brew are SO lovely this time of year when the nights are cool and the days are hot and sunny – this Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew is the perfect cool and refreshing drink you’ll LOVE!
If you’re a fan of Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew like I am and you want to know how to make it at home for a fraction of the cost, you’re going to absolutely LOVE this recipe!
Ingredients for Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew
- coarsely ground coffee beans
- water
- sugar
- vanilla bean (or vanilla extract)
- heavy cream
- milk
How to Make Cold Brew Coffee
- Start with high-quality coffee. Choosing a high-quality coffee for cold brew is essential because the flavour in cold brew is much stronger than in regular coffee. Trust me, you’ll taste the difference!
- Use coarsely ground coffee. Cold brew is made with a higher ratio of coffee beans to water. We like 3/4 cup of coarsely ground beans to 4 cups of water.
- Use cold water. Pour cold water over the beans and stir well until all the beans are moistened.
- Let it sit overnight. Cover and let sit in the fridge for 12-18 hours.
- Filter and serve. Pour the coffee through a filter to filter out all the grinds. Dispose of the grinds and enjoy over ice!
How to Make Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Foam
- Start with simple syrup. Follow the recipe directions to make your own vanilla-infused simple syrup to use in all your favourite homemade coffee shop drinks.
- Make it in a mason jar. The easiest way to make sweet cream cold foam is to add all the ingredients to a mason jar and shake to combine.
- Use heavy cream and milk together. This makes the cold foam nice and creamy. You can also use half and half in place of the cream and milk.
- Don’t forget the flavour. Add some vanilla extract, or use a flavour-infused syrup for flavour.
- Shake to foam. Shake well to create a nice thick and foamy cream.
What’s the difference between iced coffee and cold brew?
Iced coffee is coffee made with hot water, then poured over ice. Cold brew is coffee made with cold water and brewed slowly over several hours to create a strong brew (usually 12-18 hours or so). Then it’s poured over ice and served.
What kitchen equipment do I need to make cold brew?
A french press is a helpful tool for making cold brew at home. You can also use a large pitcher or a large mason jar.
Can I make decaffeinated cold brew?
Yes! Simply prepare the cold brew coffee according to the recipe directions using your favourite decaf coarse grind coffee.
Can I sweeten my cold brew coffee drink with sugar instead of syrup?
No. Since cold brew coffee is cold sugar doesn’t dissolve in it easily. To sweeten your cold brew, use an easy homemade simple syrup (in the recipe directions below), or sweeten it with a touch of honey, some maple syrup, or a few drops of liquid stevia.
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I hope you love this recipe as much as we do!
Let me know in the comments below, what’s your favourite coffee shop drink to make at home? I’d love to know!
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Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew
Equipment
- French Press or Pitcher & Coffee Filters
Ingredients
For the simple syrup (makes 1/2 cup syrup):
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 vanilla bean (or 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste or high-quality vanilla extract)
For the cold brew:
- 4 cups cold water
- 3/4 cup coarsely ground coffee
For the sweet cream cold foam:
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup milk
- 4 tablespoons simple syrup (recipe above)
- a dash or two of vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
For serving:
- ice cubes
Instructions
For the simple syrup:
- Add the water, sugar, and vanilla bean (slice it down the middle first) to a pot over medium-high heat and cook until the sugar dissolves.
- Let the mixture sit and cool to room temperature, and remove the vanilla bean before adding the syrup to a jar or bottle. Discard the vanilla bean.
For the cold brew coffee:
- Add the coarsely ground beans to a french press, pitcher or large mason jar.
- Pour the cold water over the beans and stir well to moisten all the beans.
- Cover and let it brew in the fridge for 12 to 18 hours.
For the sweet cream cold foam:
- Add the cream, milk, syrup and vanilla bean paste or extract to a mason jar and shake well to combine.
To serve:
- Pour the cold brew over ice into large glasses.
- Top with the vanilla cream mixture and serve.
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