Description
This Valentine’s Strawberries Cream Iced Latte is a refreshing and romantic twist on your regular iced coffee. With the sweetness of strawberries and rich cream, it’s the perfect drink to enjoy on a special day with your loved one!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional, adjust to sweetness)
- 1 cup ice
- 1 cup brewed espresso or strong coffee, cooled
- 1/2 cup milk (or dairy-free alternative like almond or oat milk)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (or coconut cream for dairy-free option)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Whipped cream (optional, for topping)
- Fresh strawberries (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Make the Strawberry Syrup:
- In a small saucepan, combine the chopped strawberries and honey (or maple syrup).
- Cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries break down and release their juice.
- Use a fine mesh sieve to strain the mixture, pressing the strawberries to extract as much juice as possible.
- Allow the strawberry syrup to cool.
- Prepare the Iced Latte:
- Fill a tall glass with ice.
- Pour the cooled espresso (or strong coffee) into the glass.
- Add the milk and vanilla extract, and stir well to combine.
- Add the Strawberry Syrup:
- Add 2-3 tablespoons of the homemade strawberry syrup to the iced latte and stir gently to combine. Adjust the sweetness to taste.
- Make the Cream Topping:
- In a small bowl, whisk the heavy cream until it reaches soft peaks. If you prefer a dairy-free option, use coconut cream or another plant-based cream alternative.
- Assemble and Serve:
- Pour the strawberry cream over the iced latte.
- Top with whipped cream if desired and garnish with fresh strawberries for an extra festive touch.
Notes
- Storage: You can store the leftover strawberry syrup in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. It’s also great in other beverages, like smoothies or regular milk.
- Sweetness Adjustment: Feel free to adjust the sweetness of the strawberry syrup by adding more honey or maple syrup to your taste.
- Dairy-Free Option: Use coconut cream and a dairy-free milk alternative to make the drink fully dairy-free.
- Strawberry Variations: If you prefer a more intense strawberry flavor, you can blend the syrup directly into the iced latte rather than straining it.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7-9 minutes
- Category: Drink, Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 iced latte
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg