Name: Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew Coffee
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 60 Servings
Cuisine: American

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March 6, 2026

Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew is a popular coffee drink that combines the rich and smooth flavor of cold brew coffee with the sweetness of vanilla and the creaminess of sweet cream. Only 4 ingredients and it’s simpler and cheaper than the Starbucks original.

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Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew Coffee

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Instructions

Put freshly coarse-ground beans into any kind of container.

Then pour in cold, water at a ratio of 4-to-1 (meaning 4 cups water for 1 cup grounds).

Make sure all grounds are wet and cover jar. Let it sit at room temperature for 12 to 24 hours. Strain out beans and it is ready.

In a blender, combine the sweetened condensed milk, cream and vanilla. Blend for 30 to combine. For a frothier combination, blend for 60 seconds.

Pour over iced coffee to taste and enjoy.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Cold Brew Concentration is Key ☕
Use a stronger cold brew concentrate (1:4 coffee-to-water ratio) rather than regular cold brew to ensure the vanilla and cream don't dilute the coffee flavor into obscurity.
Emulsify for Silky Texture 🥛
Whisk the heavy cream and sweetened condensed milk together vigorously before adding to create a homogeneous, luxurious mouthfeel that prevents separation.
Vanilla Extract Quality Matters 🌿
Invest in pure vanilla extract rather than imitation vanilla, as it provides deeper complexity and won't taste artificial when combined with cold brew's subtle bitter notes.
Chill Everything First ❄️
Pre-chill your glass, cold brew, and cream mixture for at least 2 hours before serving to maintain optimal temperature and prevent dilution from melting ice.
Layer for Visual Appeal & Taste Control 🎨
Pour cold brew first, then gently layer the cream mixture on top using the back of a spoon—this creates an Instagram-worthy presentation and lets customers adjust sweetness to taste.

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Hi! I’m Christina… welcome to my kitchen! It’s so nice to meet you! I share tried and true recipes that anyone can make. I believe, if you can read, you can cook.