Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew 🍦🧊☕ Smooth, Chilled, and Lightly Sweet With a Silky Vanilla Float
The Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew is all about contrast — bold, steeped cold brew layered under a soft pour of homemade vanilla cream.
It’s coffee-forward but smooth, just sweet enough, and designed to keep its chill while giving your caffeine a touch of indulgence. No syrups. No shortcuts. Just real cold brew, real cream, and real flavor.
Ingredients (Serves 1)
Cold Brew Base
- 1 cup cold brew coffee (homemade or store-bought)
- Ice to fill your glass
Vanilla Sweet Cream
- 2 tbsp heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1 tbsp milk (any kind)
- 1 tsp vanilla syrup or ½ tsp vanilla extract + 1 tsp sugar/maple syrup
- Pinch of salt (enhances flavor)
Batch tip: Make 1 cup of vanilla sweet cream in advance:
- ½ cup cream + ¼ cup milk + 2 tbsp vanilla syrup. Shake and chill.
Instructions
Step 1: Fill the Glass
- Add ice to a 12–16 oz glass.
- Pour in cold brew, leaving 1–2 inches at the top.
Step 2: Add the Cream
- Shake or stir together the sweet cream ingredients until slightly frothy.
- Slowly pour over the cold brew to float (or stir for full blend).
- Optional: sprinkle with cinnamon or vanilla bean powder.
Step 3: Serve Cold
- Sip as-is or stir gently for full integration.
- Best consumed within 10–15 minutes before ice dilution.
Flavor Variations
- Salted Vanilla Cold Brew – Add flaky sea salt and a drizzle of caramel
- Brown Sugar Vanilla – Swap sweetener for brown sugar or maple syrup
- Coconut Vanilla Cream – Use coconut milk and vanilla extract
- Pumpkin Vanilla Cream – Add 1 tbsp pumpkin purée + spice to the cream for fall vibes
Beer Twist (Optional & Bold)
In the Cream:
- Add 1 tsp of a beer reduction (brown ale or vanilla porter) to the sweet cream for a malted finish
- Or replace milk with 1 tbsp flat stout for a subtle boozy float (use in moderation)
In the Glass:
- Serve this layered over ½ cup of cold brew porter or coffee ale for a weekend brunch cocktail
- Add coffee liqueur + milk stout for a dessert drink hybrid
Final Thoughts
The Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew is chilled sophistication — coffee-forward, softly sweet, and endlessly riffable. Whether you sip it clean or remix it with malted or seasonal twists, this one delivers coffeehouse cool without ever touching a drive-thru.
Cold brew on the bottom. Sweet cream on top. Full flavor all the way through. 🍦🧊☕🔥
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