Strawberry Cream Cold Latte (Printable)

Chilled strawberry latte blending sweet fruit with creamy milk for a refreshing summer treat.

# 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)

# Directions:

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 fully 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 fresh strawberry slices if desired. Serve immediately while chilled.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The strawberry puree transforms ordinary iced coffee into something that tastes like a fancy cafe drink but costs pennies to make at home
  • It strikes that perfect balance between fruity sweetness and bold coffee flavor without either one overpowering the other
02 -
  • Hot coffee will melt the ice too quickly and separate the layers, so make sure your coffee is properly chilled before adding it
  • The strawberry puree can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to three days, which makes batch assembly incredibly fast
03 -
  • Overripe strawberries that are too soft for eating actually make the sweetest, most flavorful puree, so do not toss those slightly soft berries
  • Pouring the coffee over the back of a spoon or down the side of the glass creates those professional looking layered swirls

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