Delicious Strawberry Cream Cold Latte (Print version)

Sweet strawberries meet creamy milk and cold brewed coffee in this refreshing chilled beverage, ideal for hot summer days.

# What goes in:

→ Strawberry Base

01 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 2 tablespoons water

→ Milk & Cream

04 - 1 cup cold whole milk
05 - 1/4 cup heavy cream

→ Coffee

06 - 1/2 cup cold brewed espresso or strong brewed coffee, cooled

→ To Serve

07 - 1/2 cup ice cubes
08 - Whipped cream, for topping (optional)
09 - Fresh strawberries, for garnish (optional)

# Cooking steps:

01 - Combine strawberries, sugar, and water in a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl. Heat gently for 2-3 minutes until strawberries soften and release their juices. Let cool, then blend until smooth. Strain if desired for a seedless puree.
02 - In a shaker or large glass, combine the strawberry puree, cold milk, and heavy cream. Stir well until fully incorporated.
03 - Add ice cubes to two tall glasses. Pour the strawberry cream mixture evenly over the ice in each glass.
04 - Slowly pour the cold brewed coffee over the top of each drink to create a marbled effect.
05 - Top with whipped cream and garnish with fresh strawberries if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing strawberry cream cold latte!

# Tips from flavorandfeast:

01 -
  • The strawberry puree strikes this perfect balance between fruit sweetness and coffee bitterness that somehow makes both taste better
  • It comes together in under ten minutes but looks like something you'd pay seven dollars for in a fancy coffee shop
02 -
  • The coffee absolutely must be completely cold or it will melt the ice instantly and you'll lose that gorgeous layered effect that makes this so special.
  • Don't skip the step of straining the strawberry puree if you want a smooth, professional texture, but if you like the little bits of fruit throughout, go ahead and leave them in.
03 -
  • Use clear glasses if you have them, the layered effect is half the reason this drink is so impressive to serve.
  • If your strawberries aren't very sweet, add an extra teaspoon of sugar to the puree while it's still warm so it dissolves completely.

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