Strawberry Cream Cold Latte (Print Version)
Creamy strawberry latte with chilled coffee, sweet strawberry puree, and milk. Perfect summer refreshment.
# What You 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:
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.
04 - Slowly pour the cold brewed coffee over the top to create a marbled effect.
05 - Top with whipped cream and garnish with fresh strawberries if desired. Serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Its essentially a fancy coffee shop drink that costs pennies to make at home
- The homemade strawberry puree puts those artificial syrups to absolute shame
02 -
- Make sure your coffee is completely cold before pouring. Warm coffee will melt the ice instantly and ruin that perfect layered presentation
- The strawberry puree can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to three days, which makes these incredibly quick to assemble on busy mornings
03 -
- Invest in a good handheld milk frother. It creates that coffee shop foam texture on top and costs less than twenty dollars
- Blend the strawberries while they are still slightly warm, the puree becomes smoother and incorporates better with the milk