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THE VANILLA SWEET CREAM COLD BREW YOU’LL WANT TO MAKE ALL SUMMER

May 18, 2023menus + recipes
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Grabbing a coffee when you’re out and about is always a treat. But honestly there’s nothing more satisfying and luxurious than being able to make something delicious, at home. Today I’m going to share a coffee recipe (ICED COLD BREW WITH HOMEMADE VANILLA SWEET CREAM) that’s become just that for me — a yummy treat that makes me do a happy dance and tastes better than anything I can grab on the go. Add ice cubes made of coffee and all your summer bevvy dreams have come true. Check out the recipe below, and leave a note in the comments (or @raeannkelly) if you try it!

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VANILLA SWEET CREAM COLD BREW

The easiest way to romanticize your life, and daily cup of coffee, is to make this vanilla sweet cream! It does not disappoint!

YOU’LL NEED:

VANILLA SIMPLE SYRUP

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

VANILLA SWEET CREAM COLD BREW

  • 1-2 tablespoons vanilla syrup (recipe above or use store bought)
  • 1/4 cup half and half
  • 1-2 cups cold brew of choice

HERE’S HOW:

VANILLA SIMPLE SYRUP

  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar and water. Stir until sugar has dissolved. (Make sure not to boil!)
  • Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes. Stir in vanilla extract.
  • Store in airtight container for up to one month in the refrigerator.

VANILLA SWEET CREAM COLD BREW

  • OPTIONAL: Beforehand, pour cold brew into an ice cube tray and freeze.
  • In a large glass, prepare your cold brew (or coffee) as desired… (hopefully over ice cubes made of coffee :).
  • In a different glass or jar, whisk together 1-2 tablespoons of vanilla syrup and half and half, with a handheld frother (or use one whisk attachment on a handheld mixer) to desired frothiness. Pour over prepared coffee.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy!

Griffin and Poppy joined me for a recipe reel, and added the vanilla sweet cream to their chocolate milks!

SOURCES: working glasses, glass silly straws, handheld frother (a must!), tablespoons, dishtowel, latte bowls, star ice cube tray, glass measuring cup

xx, Rae

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YOU’LL NEED:

VANILLA SIMPLE SYRUP
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup water
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

VANILLA SWEET CREAM COLD BREW
1-2 tablespoons vanilla syrup (recipe above or use store bought)
1/4 cup half and half
1-2 cups cold brew of choice

HERE’S HOW:

VANILLA SIMPLE SYRUP
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar and water. Stir until sugar has dissolved. (Make sure not to boil!)
Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes. Stir in vanilla extract.
Store in airtight container for up to one month in the refrigerator.

VANILLA SWEET CREAM COLD BREW
OPTIONAL: Beforehand, pour cold brew into an ice cube tray and freeze.
In a large glass, prepare your cold brew (or coffee) as desired… (hopefully over ice cubes made of coffee :).
In a different glass or jar, whisk together 1-2 tablespoons of vanilla syrup and half and half, with a handheld frother (or use one whisk attachment on a handheld mixer) to desired frothiness. Pour over prepared coffee.

Serve immediately and enjoy!
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