Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew – Starbucks Copycat Recipe
Enjoy a creamy and refreshing Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew, a perfect Starbucks copycat recipe that combines smooth cold brew coffee with a luscious homemade vanilla sweet cream topping. This delightful beverage is sweetened naturally with maple syrup and infused with rich vanilla flavor, making it a perfect pick-me-up for any time of day.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Vanilla Sweet Cream
- 1 cup half and half
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2–4 tbsp maple syrup (use 4 tbsp if you like it sweeter, or substitute with vanilla syrup)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste (omit if using vanilla syrup)
Cold Brew Coffee Drink
- 1 cup cold brew coffee (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 cup ice
- 1/4 cup prepared vanilla sweet cream
Instructions
- Prepare the vanilla sweet cream: In a medium bowl, gently whisk together half and half, heavy cream, maple syrup (or vanilla syrup), and vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste until well combined and smooth.
- Store the sweet cream: Transfer the prepared vanilla sweet cream to a jar, seal tightly, and refrigerate for future use.
- Assemble the cold brew: Fill a glass with ice cubes, pour in the cold brew coffee, and then gently top with about 1/4 cup of the homemade vanilla sweet cream to finish.
- Serve and enjoy: Stir gently if desired and enjoy your creamy, sweet, and refreshing vanilla sweet cream cold brew coffee beverage.
Notes
- You can adjust the sweetness of the sweet cream by varying the amount of maple syrup or using vanilla syrup for stronger vanilla flavor.
- If using vanilla syrup, omit the vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste to avoid overpowering the flavor.
- This recipe uses cold brew coffee, which can be homemade by steeping coarsely ground coffee in cold water for 12-24 hours or purchased ready-made.
- The sweet cream can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute half and half and heavy cream with coconut cream or almond milk creamers.
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