Indulge in the perfect morning pick-me-up: a tantalizing, easy-to-make vanilla iced coffee recipe that blends homemade vanilla milk, strong coffee, and refreshing cubed ice into a symphony of flavors. No vanilla ice cream is needed! Get ready to awaken your taste buds and elevate your mornings to a whole new level of bliss.
Prepare to brighten up your morning, afternoon, or evening with a decadent treat: vanilla iced coffee that’s as easy to make as it is delicious. Picture this – the rich aroma of freshly brewed coffee mingling with the sweet scent of vanilla, all poured over a mountain of ice. It makes you want more!
Ingredients you need
- Strong Coffee: Freshly brewed coffee forms the essence of this delicious drink. Choose your favorite beans, selecting a blend with rich notes like cocoa, wood, and spice to complement the vanilla perfectly.
- Homemade Vanilla Milk: Homemade vanilla milk offers a delicious plant-based alternative with exceptional flavor. Remember to prepare the milk a day ahead.
- Cubed Ice: for chilling this delicious coffee!
How To Make Vanilla Iced Coffee From Scratch
Step One: Fill the serving glass with cubed ice.
Step Two: Brew coffee and let it cool.
Step Three: Fill half of the glass with vanilla milk.
Step Four: Top up with coffee.
Barista Tips
- Filtered water does not calcify the coffee equipment, giving the coffee a much better taste.
- This creamy vanilla milk can be used in all your favorite recipes for cafe con leche, lattes, cappuccinos, teas, and more. Or try it on its own as a delicious alternative to hot chocolate!
Products
- Coffee Brewer: Prepare fresh coffee for this recipe using your favorite brewing tools. I love to make a cold brew with my French press for this vanilla iced coffee.
- Serving Glass: I love gorgeous glassware for this drink, but you can choose any coffee mug you like!
Frequently Asked Questions About Homemade Vanilla Iced Coffee
The trick to making the best vanilla iced coffee is my recipe for homemade vanilla milk. It only takes a short time to prepare, and stays fresh for a few days in the fridge. That means you can opt to make it right before preparing your coffee or a couple days before. This means this recipe always fits into your schedule!
Yes! This amazing coffee can be made with any coffee beans you like, including half-caf or decaf coffee.
Yes, simply heat up the vanilla milk, and don’t let the coffee cool down on purpose.
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Recipe for Vanilla Iced Coffee
Equipment
- Coffee maker
- Serving glass
Ingredients
- cubed ice
- ½ cup Homemade vanilla milk
- ½ cup Strong coffee Pour-over, French press, AeroPress, Cold Brew
Instructions
- Brew ½ cup Strong coffee (Aeropress press, French press, or pour over) and set aside to cool. Alternatively, use cold brew coffee.½ cup Strong coffee
- Fill the serving glass with cubed ice.
- Fill half of the glass with ½ cup Homemade vanilla milk.
- Top up with cold coffee.
Nutrition
Food Safety
- Don’t leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooking food and beverages unattended
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove
