- A thin frozen sheet crushes more evenly than coffee frozen in cubes.
- Use concentrated cold brew so the milk and foam do not mute the coffee.
Frosty momentumDrink · Cafe style
Cold Brew Slushie Vanilla Foam
Crushed frozen cold brew topped with silky vanilla foam, cocoa dust, and a pinch of sea salt, never watered down.
The crackle of coffee ice and slow melting foam create an energizing pause without the usual watery finish.
01 Gather
Ingredients
Makes 2 generous servings
- 2 cups prepared cold brew
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup heavy cream or barista oat cream
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- ½ tsp vanilla
- Cocoa powder
- Pinch of sea salt
02 Make
The good part
- 01
Pour cold brew into a freezer bag in a thin layer and freeze flat for at least 4 hours.
- 02
Wrap the sealed bag in a towel and crush the coffee into small icy pieces with a rolling pin.
- 03
Froth milk, cream, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt until thick but pourable.
- 04
Spoon coffee slush into two chilled glasses, add vanilla foam, and dust lightly with cocoa.
03 Know before you cook
Small details, better dinner.
Practical notes for getting the texture right, adapting the ingredients, and saving what is left.
- Freeze decaf cold brew for an evening version.
- Add cinnamon, orange zest, or a spoonful of chocolate syrup to the foam.
Keep the frozen cold brew sheet for up to 2 weeks. Crush and assemble only when ready to drink.
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Per serving, approximately
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