Strawberry Cream Cold Latte (Printable)

Sweet strawberries meet cold brew coffee in this creamy chilled beverage. Ready in 10 minutes for instant summer refreshment.

# 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)

# Method:

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 juices. Let cool completely, then blend until smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve if seedless puree is preferred.
02 - In a shaker or large glass, combine the cooled strawberry puree, cold milk, and heavy cream. Stir vigorously until fully incorporated and smooth.
03 - Distribute ice cubes evenly between two tall glasses.
04 - Pour the strawberry cream mixture over the ice in both glasses, dividing evenly.
05 - Slowly pour the cold brewed coffee over the back of a spoon to create a layered marbled effect.
06 - Top with whipped cream and fresh strawberry slices if desired. Serve immediately while cold.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • Its the perfect bridge between people who say they want coffee and people who really want a milkshake
  • The homemade strawberry puree puts that artificial syrup stuff to absolute shame
02 -
  • The coffee absolutely must be cold brewed or at least chilled to fridge temperature, otherwise you end up with lukewarm diluted sadness
  • Do not skip blending the strawberry base or you will get chunks of fruit that clog your straw and ruin the whole sipping experience
03 -
  • Always taste your strawberries before cooking because tart berries might need an extra tablespoon of sugar to balance properly
  • Pour the coffee over the back of a spoon held just above the cream layer for that professional separated look

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