A recipe for making coffee shop-style strawberry cream cold brew at home using homemade strawberry syrup and cold foam.
Author:Ahazzam
Prep Time:15 min
Cook Time:10 min
Total Time:25 min
Yield:1 serving
Category:Beverage
Method:Mixing
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup strong cold brew coffee concentrate
1 cup water
1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries, hulled
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Ice cubes
Instructions
Make the strawberry syrup: Combine strawberries, sugar, and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves and strawberries soften, about 10 minutes. Mash the strawberries slightly. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing on solids to extract liquid. Discard solids. Let the syrup cool completely.
Prepare the cold brew: Fill a glass with ice. Pour 1/2 cup of the cold brew concentrate over the ice. Add 2 tablespoons of the cooled strawberry syrup to the coffee and stir.
Make the cold foam: In a small bowl or using a handheld frother, combine the heavy cream, milk, and remaining 1 tablespoon of strawberry syrup. Whisk or froth until the mixture is thick and slightly foamy.
Assemble the drink: Gently pour the strawberry cream foam over the top of the cold brew mixture. Serve immediately.
Notes
For a dairy-free option, substitute the heavy cream and milk with full-fat canned coconut cream or a thick oat milk creamer.
If you prefer a stronger coffee flavor, increase the cold brew concentrate amount or use less water when making the syrup.
The strawberry syrup can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to one week.