Creamy Coffee Treat
A warm, creamy coffee treat that's perfect for a pick-me-up, combining vanilla and chilled espresso notes, ready in under 5 minutes.
Ingredients
Base liquids
- 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1/2 cup brewed coffee, cooled Use cold, fully cooled coffee to avoid watering down the drink.
Ice & texture
- 1 cup ice Adjust ice amount for thickness.
- 2 tablespoons vanilla bean ice cream or vanilla bean paste For extra richness, swap half the milk for half-and-half or add one tablespoon of condensed milk.
Sweetener & toppings
- 2 tablespoons sugar (optional) Adjust to taste.
- Whipped cream (optional, for topping) Top with whipped cream if desired.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a blender, combine the milk, ice, cooled coffee, vanilla bean ice cream or vanilla bean paste, and sugar. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Blend on high for 20–30 seconds until the mixture is frothy and evenly smooth.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or vanilla intensity; add an extra 1/2 tbsp sugar or a dash more vanilla if desired.
- If needed, blend briefly again (5–10 seconds) after adjusting.
- Pour into a chilled glass to keep it cold longer.
- Top with whipped cream if desired and sprinkle a light dusting of cocoa or instant coffee for garnish.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
For a mocha version, add 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder and an extra tsp sugar to the blender. For a boozy twist, add 1 oz coffee liqueur or vodka for an adult dessert cocktail. Make a caffeine-free version with decaf coffee.