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Delicious creamy coffee treat topped with whipped cream and chocolate sprinkles

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.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Beverage, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

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.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a blender, combine the milk, ice, cooled coffee, vanilla bean ice cream or vanilla bean paste, and sugar. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  2. Blend on high for 20–30 seconds until the mixture is frothy and evenly smooth.
  3. Taste and adjust sweetness or vanilla intensity; add an extra 1/2 tbsp sugar or a dash more vanilla if desired.
  4. If needed, blend briefly again (5–10 seconds) after adjusting.
  5. Pour into a chilled glass to keep it cold longer.
  6. Top with whipped cream if desired and sprinkle a light dusting of cocoa or instant coffee for garnish.
  7. 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.