Strawberry Cream Cold Latte (Printable)
Sweet strawberries meet creamy milk and cold espresso for a chilled summer treat ready in minutes.
# 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 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 completely, then blend until smooth. Strain if desired for a seedless puree.
02 - In a shaker or large glass, combine the cooled strawberry puree, cold milk, and heavy cream. Stir thoroughly until well incorporated.
03 - Distribute ice cubes evenly between two tall glasses.
04 - Pour the strawberry cream mixture over the ice in each glass, dividing evenly.
05 - Slowly pour the cold brewed coffee over the strawberry cream mixture to create a marbled effect.
06 - Top with whipped cream and fresh strawberry slices if desired. Serve immediately while chilled.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The strawberry puree strikes this perfect balance between fruit forward sweetness and coffee sophistication
- It comes together in ten minutes but looks like something youd pay seven dollars for at a fancy café
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- The strawberry puree must be completely cold before mixing with milk or youll end up with weird protein clumps
- Pour the coffee slowly over the back of a spoon if you care about those aesthetic layers
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- Double the strawberry puree and keep it in your fridge for quick weekday lattes
- When strawberries are not in season, frozen ones actually work better than tasteless fresh ones