Strawberry Cream Cold Latte (Printable version)
Sweet strawberries meet cold brew in this creamy, chilled latte—perfect for summer refreshment.
# What You’ll Need:
→ 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)
# How to Make It:
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. Allow to 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 thoroughly until well 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 while chilled.
# Expert tips:
01 -
- The way the cold coffee marbles through the sweet strawberry cream makes every sip feel like a tiny celebration
- It comes together in ten minutes flat but looks like something from a fancy cafe window
02 -
- I learned the hard way that blending hot strawberries is a messy mistake, let them cool first
- Pouring the coffee over a spoon is the secret trick that makes those beautiful Instagram worthy layers actually happen
03 -
- Use the ripest, reddest strawberries you can find, underripe berries will never sweeten properly even with extra sugar
- Chill your glasses in the freezer for 10 minutes before serving, it makes such a difference on hot days