Cold Brew Coffee with Vanilla Cream Recipe
This Cold Brew Coffee with Vanilla Cream recipe delivers a smooth, rich coffee concentrate brewed slowly with whole coffee beans and water, complemented by a luscious vegan vanilla cream topping. Perfect for refreshing, iced coffee lovers who enjoy a dairy-free treat with a touch of natural sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 to 24 hours steeping
- Total Time: 12 hours 15 minutes to 24 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: About 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
Cold Brew Concentrate
- 1 cup (80g) whole coffee beans
- 3 cups (720ml) water, room temperature or cold
Vanilla Cream
- 1 cup (240ml) vegan whipping cream†
- ½ cup (120ml) unsweetened soy milk
- 1 Tbsp (15ml) pure vanilla extract
- 1 Tbsp (15ml) agave syrup
Final Touches
- 1½ cups (360ml) cold water
- 1¼ cups (140g) ice cubes
Instructions
- Grind Coffee Beans: Begin by coarsely grinding 1 cup (80g) of whole coffee beans to preserve the flavor and prevent over-extraction during brewing.
- Mix Coffee with Water: In a large jar or pitcher, combine the coarsely ground coffee with 3 cups (720ml) of room temperature or cold water. Stir gently to ensure all grounds are fully saturated.
- Steep for Cold Brew Concentrate: Cover the jar with a lid or plastic wrap and let it steep at room temperature or in the refrigerator for 12 to 24 hours to extract a rich coffee concentrate.
- Strain the Coffee: After steeping, strain the coffee mixture through a fine mesh sieve or a coffee filter to remove grounds, yielding a smooth cold brew concentrate.
- Prepare Vanilla Cream: In a mixing bowl, whisk together 1 cup (240ml) of vegan whipping cream, ½ cup (120ml) unsweetened soy milk, 1 tablespoon (15ml) pure vanilla extract, and 1 tablespoon (15ml) agave syrup until soft peaks form and the mixture is light and creamy.
- Assemble the Cold Brew Drink: In serving glasses, dilute the cold brew concentrate with 1½ cups (360ml) of cold water and add 1¼ cups (140g) of ice cubes for a refreshing finish.
- Top with Vanilla Cream: Spoon the prepared vanilla cream generously over the iced cold brew coffee and serve immediately for a delightful and creamy cold brew experience.
Notes
- For a stronger coffee flavor, use less water when diluting the concentrate.
- Steeping times can be adjusted to personal taste; longer steeping results in bolder flavor.
- Use vegan whipping cream to maintain a dairy-free and vegan-friendly recipe.
- Store leftover cold brew concentrate in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Agave syrup can be substituted with another liquid sweetener like maple syrup or simple syrup if preferred.
Keywords: cold brew coffee, vegan vanilla cream, iced coffee, dairy-free coffee, vegan coffee recipe