Description
A simple, creamy, and customizable iced coffee drink made with just three main ingredients. This homemade version is cheaper and tastier than café coffee, requiring only coarse ground coffee, heavy cream, and vanilla extract.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup coarse ground coffee (100g)
- 4 cups filtered water (950ml)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (120ml)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1–2 teaspoons sugar or simple syrup (optional)
- Ice cubes
- Whipped cream (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Mix the coarse ground coffee and filtered water in a large jar or pitcher until fully saturated.
- Cover the jar and place it in the refrigerator to steep for 12-24 hours.
- Strain the coffee mixture through a fine-mesh strainer lined with a coffee filter or cheesecloth into a clean bowl or pitcher. Do not squeeze the grounds.
- Transfer the strained cold brew concentrate to an airtight storage bottle.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, vanilla extract, and sugar (if using) until smooth and slightly thickened.
- Fill a glass with ice cubes and pour in the cold brew concentrate until the glass is about ¾ full.
- Slowly pour the sweet cream over the top to create a layered effect.
- Stir gently before drinking or enjoy as layered.
Notes
Use a coarse grind to avoid bitterness. Steep for at least 12 hours but no more than 24 hours. The cold brew concentrate can be stored in the fridge for up to two weeks. The sweet cream should be made fresh but can be stored for up to three days. For a dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream or oat cream.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tall glass
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 10
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Protein: 1
Keywords: cold brew, vanilla sweet cream, iced coffee, homemade coffee, easy drink, caffeine, morning routine