This homemade Starbucks Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew is smooth, creamy, and so easy to make! With just a few simple ingredients, you can enjoy this refreshing coffee drink at home anytime.
Jump to RecipeIngredients Needed:
Cold Brew Coffee:
- 16 ounces water
- 1/2 cup coarsely ground coffee
Vanilla Sweet Cream:
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup 2% milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
How To Make Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew?
- Make Cold Brew Coffee: Mix water and coarsely ground coffee in a French press or mason jar. Cover and refrigerate for at least 12 hours. Strain using a French press or a coffee filter. Store in the fridge.
- Prepare Vanilla Syrup: Heat sugar and water in a saucepan until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat, let it cool, then stir in vanilla extract. Store in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Make Vanilla Sweet Cream: Mix 2 tablespoons of vanilla syrup with milk and heavy cream in a bowl. Stir well and refrigerate any leftovers.
- Assemble the Drink: Fill a glass with ice, pour in cold brew coffee, and top with vanilla sweet cream. Stir and enjoy!
Recipe Tips:
- Use coarse coffee grounds: Fine coffee grounds can make your cold brew taste bitter and muddy. Always use coarsely ground coffee for a smooth, rich flavor.
- Steep for at least 12 hours: Letting the coffee sit for at least 12 hours (or up to 24 hours for a stronger taste) helps extract the best flavors without too much bitterness.
- Chill the vanilla sweet cream before using: Keeping the sweet cream cold makes it mix better with the cold brew and gives a smoother texture.
- Stir the drink gently: If you mix too hard, the sweet cream can break apart. A light stir blends everything perfectly while keeping the creamy texture.
- Use filtered water for the best taste: Cold brew is mostly water, so using filtered water instead of tap water makes a big difference in the final flavor.
How To Store Leftovers?
Let the coffee cool first, then pour it into a sealed jar and keep it in the fridge for up to 1 week. Store the vanilla sweet cream and syrup in airtight containers. The sweet cream lasts 3-4 days, and the syrup stays good for 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts:
- Calories: 214 kcal
- Total Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Cholesterol: 43mg
- Sodium: 49mg
- Potassium: 66mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 26g
- Dietary Fiber: 0g
- Sugars: 26g
- Protein: 2g
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Starbucks Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew
Course: DrinksCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: EasyServings
1
servingsPrep time
10
minutesCooking time
5
minutesCalories
214
kcalThis homemade Starbucks Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew is smooth, creamy, and so easy to make! With just a few simple ingredients, you can enjoy this refreshing coffee drink at home anytime.
Ingredients
- Cold Brew Coffee:
16 ounces water
1/2 cup coarsely ground coffee
- Vanilla Sweet Cream:
2 cups sugar
1 cup water
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
½ cup 2% milk
½ cup heavy cream
Directions
- Make Cold Brew Coffee: Mix water and coarsely ground coffee in a French press or mason jar. Cover and refrigerate for at least 12 hours. Strain using a French press or a coffee filter. Store in the fridge.
- Prepare Vanilla Syrup: Heat sugar and water in a saucepan until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat, let it cool, then stir in vanilla extract. Store in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Make Vanilla Sweet Cream: Mix 2 tablespoons of vanilla syrup with milk and heavy cream in a bowl. Stir well and refrigerate any leftovers.
- Assemble the Drink: Fill a glass with ice, pour in cold brew coffee, and top with vanilla sweet cream. Stir and enjoy!
Notes
- Use coarse coffee grounds: Fine coffee grounds can make your cold brew taste bitter and muddy. Always use coarsely ground coffee for a smooth, rich flavor.
- Steep for at least 12 hours: Letting the coffee sit for at least 12 hours (or up to 24 hours for a stronger taste) helps extract the best flavors without too much bitterness.
- Chill the vanilla sweet cream before using: Keeping the sweet cream cold makes it mix better with the cold brew and gives a smoother texture.
- Stir the drink gently: If you mix too hard, the sweet cream can break apart. A light stir blends everything perfectly while keeping the creamy texture.
- Use filtered water for the best taste: Cold brew is mostly water, so using filtered water instead of tap water makes a big difference in the final flavor.
