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Creamy Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew Recipe with Easy Homemade Caramel Syrup

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A smooth, sweet, and indulgent cold brew coffee drink featuring homemade caramel syrup and a silky vanilla sweet cream topping. Perfect for a cozy café vibe at home.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (360 ml) cold brew coffee
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (120 ml) water
  • 2 tablespoons (28 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) pure vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) pure vanilla extract (for sweet cream)
  • A pinch of sea salt

Instructions

  1. Make the Homemade Caramel Syrup (about 10 minutes): In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup (200 g) of granulated sugar and ½ cup (120 ml) of water over medium heat. Stir gently until the sugar dissolves, then stop stirring and let it simmer. Watch closely as the syrup changes from clear to a rich amber color—this usually takes about 6-8 minutes. Once it reaches that deep caramel color, remove the pan from heat immediately.
  2. Add Butter and Vanilla: Quickly whisk in 2 tablespoons (28 g) of softened unsalted butter and 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of pure vanilla extract. Be careful — the mixture will bubble up. Stir until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly while you prepare the cream.
  3. Whip the Sweet Cream (about 5 minutes): In a mixing bowl, combine ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream, ¼ cup (60 ml) whole milk, a pinch of sea salt, and ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) vanilla extract. Whisk vigorously until the mixture thickens slightly but is still pourable — you want it to be creamy, not stiffly whipped.
  4. Prepare the Cold Brew: Pour 1 ½ cups (360 ml) of cold brew coffee into a tall glass filled with ice.
  5. Assemble Your Drink: Add 2-3 tablespoons (30-45 ml) of the homemade caramel syrup to the cold brew and stir gently. Top with a generous pour of the vanilla sweet cream. Watch the cream cascade and swirl into the coffee.
  6. Final Touch: Optionally, drizzle a little extra caramel syrup on top for that café-style look and extra sweetness.

Notes

Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan to prevent burning the sugar. Do not stir the sugar-water mixture once boiling to avoid crystallization. Whisk the sweet cream until thickened but still pourable. Warm caramel syrup gently if it hardens. Store leftover caramel syrup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks.

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Keywords: cold brew, vanilla sweet cream, caramel syrup, homemade caramel, iced coffee, creamy coffee drink, easy cold brew recipe

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