Strawberry Cream Cold Latte (Printable Version)

Sweet strawberries meet cold milk and espresso in this refreshing creamy latte—perfect for summer.

# 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)

# Step-by-Step:

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 through a fine-mesh sieve if a seedless puree is preferred.
02 - In a cocktail shaker or large mixing glass, combine the cooled strawberry puree, cold whole milk, and heavy cream. Stir vigorously until thoroughly incorporated and smooth.
03 - Divide ice cubes evenly between two tall glasses. Pour the strawberry cream mixture over the ice, distributing equally between glasses.
04 - Slowly pour the cold brewed espresso or coffee over the back of a spoon held just above the cream mixture to create a beautiful marbled layering effect.
05 - Top each glass with a generous dollop of whipped cream and garnish with fresh strawberry slices. Serve immediately while chilled.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The strawberry puree strikes that perfect balance between fruit sweetness and creamy richness without being cloying
  • Watching the coffee marble through the strawberry cream is oddly satisfying every single time
  • Ready in ten minutes flat when you need something cold and fancy without leaving the house
02 -
  • Let the strawberry puree cool completely before mixing with the milk or the dairy will curdle and ruin the texture
  • Pouring the coffee over a spoon or down the side of the glass creates that stunning layered effect everyone photographs
03 -
  • Strain the strawberry puree through a fine mesh sieve if you want that perfectly smooth restaurant quality texture
  • Make extra strawberry puree and store it in the fridge for up to three days to cut down the prep time

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