Salted Caramel Cream Cold Brew

Say hello to your new favorite copycat Starbucks drink: this salted caramel cream cold brew recipe is the perfect morning pick-me-up with a smooth and sweet taste. It’s made with 5 simple ingredients and is healthy.

Starbucks copycat salted caramel cream cold brew

I love Starbucks, but dang, it gets expensive quickly. That’s why I was determined to re-create one of my favorite Starbucks drinks at home! This salted caramel cream cold brew recipe is next level and defiantly gives Starbucks a run for their money.

These coffees are not only healthier than the original version, but they are perfectly sweet and smooth tasting.

I love enjoying mine in the morning or even in the afternoon as a little pick me up. But, don’t worry, if you don’t like caffeine, you can use a decaf cold brew or coffee. How awesome is that!

Cold brew vs iced coffee

Cold brew is often confused with iced coffee. The main differences between the two are (1) how they are prepared and (2) how they taste. Cold brew is made by steeping coffee in cold or room temperature water for between 12 – 14 hours; this results in a much smoother and sweet taste. On the other hand, ice coffee is brewed with hot water in a few minutes and is poured over ice to cool; it has a strong acidic coffee taste.

Ingredients

You only need five ingredients and ice to make salted caramel cream cold brews! They are perfectly sweet, easy to make, and incredibly delicious. Here is a list of ingredients, so you are prepared:

• Cold Brew: Grab your favorite cold brew or make your own. I love cold brew because it has a smooth coffee taste and has lots of caffeine. If needed, you can also use a decaffeinated version.
• Ice: Ice ice baby! You need about 1 cup worth of ice for these salted caramel coffees.
• Caramel Syrup: Grab your favorite sugar-free or regular caramel syrup or sauce. It gives these cold brews the perfect sweetness and flavor.
• Heavy Cream: We’ll use a little heavy cream and a little milk to make homemade cold foam!
• Milk: Use whole milk or almond milk. If you are using almond milk, I recommend Almond Breeze because it foams well.
• Salt: A dash of salt add the best sweet and salty combo. I know it sounds weird but it’s seriously incredible!

Kitchen tools need

One of the best things about these “fancy” coffees is how easy they are to make. You’ll just need a few kitchen tools:

• Electic Milk Frother, Handheld Frother, or Hand Mixer
• 2 Glasses
• Measuring Tools: 1 Tablespoon and 1 cup.

How to make salted caramel cream cold brew

Homemade salted caramel cream cold brews are not only super delicious, but they are so easy to make! They are much healthier than the Starbucks version and, honestly, taste way better. Here are step-by-step instructions:

Step 1: First, add cold brew and caramel sauce to a large glass or jar. Stir with a spoon until fully dissolved. Then pour into two serving glasses filled with ice.

Step 2: Next, you can use a hand mixer, emersion blender, handheld milk frother, or a milk frothing machine to make the salted cold foam.

Step 3 – Electric Mixer, Immersion Blender, Handheld Frother Method: Add heavy cream, milk, and salt to a medium mixing bowl. Beat the mixture until foamy at high speed; this will take about 2 – 4 minutes. Serve immediately over the iced caramel cold brew.

Step 4 – Milk Frother Machine Method: Add heavy cream, milk, and salt to milk frother. Froth on the “cold” setting to create the salted cold foam. Serve immediately over the iced caramel cold brew.

Step 5: Stir the cold brews once more before serving. Pour the salted cold foam over both cold brew glasses and enjoy!

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use regular brewed or drip coffee?

Yes, even though this recipe calls for cold brew, you can easily swap it out with brewed or dripped coffee.

Is it healthy?

Yes! I consider these salted caramel cream cold brews to be healthy since they are made with simple ingredients and have no added sugar.

Can I double the recipe?

Yes, you can double, triple, and quadruple this recipe!

How much sugar is in this drink?

If you use sugar-free caramel sauce, there is NO sugar in this drink.

Can I added sugar?

Absolutely! If you like sweeter coffees, add 1 tablespoon of sugar along with the caramel sauce.

Does cold brew have more or less caffine than regular coffee?

Cold-brew typically has more caffeine than regular coffee. That’s why I love it so much!

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• Oat Milk Hot Chocolate
• Homemade Walnut Milk
• Banana Peach Protein Smoothie

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Salted Caramel Cream Cold Brew

Say hello to your new favorite copycat Starbucks drink. This salted caramel cream cold brew recipe is the perfect morning pick-me-up with a smooth and sweet taste. It's made with 5 simple ingredients and is healthy.

5 from 7 votes

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Prep Time 5 mins

Total Time 5 mins

Serving 2 servings

Ingredients

 

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• 16 oz cold brew, 2 cans or about 2 cups
• 1 - 2 cups ice
• 2 Tbsp caramel syrup or sauce, sugar-free or regular
• 2 Tbsp heavy cream
• 2 Tbsp whole milk or almond milk
• ¼ tsp salt

Instructions

• Add cold brew and caramel sauce to a large glass or jar. Stir with a spoon until fully dissolved. Then pour into two serving glasses filled with ice.
• You can use a hand mixer, emersion blender, handheld milk frother, or milk frothing machine to make the salted cold foam.
• Electric Mixer, Immersion Blender, Handheld Frother Method: Add heavy cream, milk, and salt to a medium mixing bowl. Beat the mixture until foamy on a high speed; this will take about 2 - 4 minutes. Serve immediately over the iced caramel cold brew.
• Milk Frother Machine Method: Add heavy cream, milk, and salt to milk frother. Froth on the “cold” setting to create the salted cold foam. Serve immediately over the iced caramel cold brew.
• Stir the cold brews once more before serving.
• Pour the salted cold foam over both cold brew glasses and enjoy!

Notes

I used a Nespresso frother on the cold setting but also tested it with both an electric hand mixer and high powder handheld milk frother.

Best Budget Milk Frother

If using almond milk, I recommend Almond Breeze (it froths well).

Nutrition

Calories: 84kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 339mg | Potassium: 125mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 221IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg

Course Drink

Cuisine American

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