Starbucks Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew is a tasty, iced coffee beverage crafted with cold-brewed coffee and sweet vanilla cream. The rich, bold coffee pairs perfectly with the frothy vanilla cream. It is a delicious way to start your day. And you can skip the trip to Starbucks and make this creamy drink at home using this simple copycat recipe. All the ingredients can be found at your local grocery store! Save time and save money!
How to Make Starbucks Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew at Home
Just add these ingredients to your next shopping list and follow these instructions to make your at home Starbucks Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew.
You will need the following ingredients:
Ingredients for the Cold Brew Coffee:
- 16 ounces water
- ½ cup coarsely ground coffee
Ingredients for the Vanilla Syrup and Vanilla Sweet Cream:
- 2 cups white sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup 2% milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
Step-by-Step Instructions:
Follow these steps to make your very own Starbucks copy-cat vanilla sweet cream cold brew at home.
Step 1 - Make the Cold Brew:
You can make cold brew coffee using either a French press or a big mason jar.
Start by adding 16 ounces of water to your chosen container.
Then, add ½ cup of coarsely ground coffee. Cover the container with a lid and put it in the refrigerator for at least 12 hours.
Once ready, remove the coffee grounds from the liquid. If you used a French press, press down the plunger and pour out the water.
For those using a Mason jar, simply pour the coffee through a coffee filter.
Finally, store your cold brew coffee in the refrigerator for future enjoyment.
Step 2 - Make the Vanilla Syrup:
Mix 2 cups of sugar and 1 cup of water in a small saucepan. Heat it until the sugar dissolves completely.
Take the saucepan off the heat and let the syrup cool down to room temperature.
Add some vanilla to it and store the syrup in a sealed container in the fridge.
Step 3 - Make the Vanilla Sweet Cream:
Combine 2% milk, heavy cream, and 2 tablespoons of the vanilla syrup in a small bowl. Give it a good stir. If you don't use it all at once, keep it in a sealed container in the fridge.
Step 4 - Mix the Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew:
Fill a tall glass with ice. Add cold brew coffee. Add sweet cream. Mix and Enjoy!
Helpful Recipe Tips
Here are some tips for the recipe:
- Store the vanilla syrup in the fridge. It can stay fresh for around 2 weeks. You'll have enough to make about 20 coffee servings if you use 1 tablespoon per serving. You can use more vanilla syrup if you prefer a sweeter coffee, and you will have less servings.
- As for the sweet cream, also keep it in the refrigerator. It will stay good for 3 to 4 days. This amount should be enough for approximately 8 servings if you use 2 tablespoons per serving. You can use more for a creamier coffee.
- Just a reminder, the serving size mentioned here is for individual servings and doesn't represent the entire recipe for the vanilla syrup and sweet cream.
Enjoy your homemade Starbucks Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew with our Blueberry Muffins.
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