Salted Caramel Cold Brew

Name: Salted Caramel Cold Brew
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup coarsely ground medium or dark roast coffee; 4 cups cold filtered water; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup water (for syrup); 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract; 1/2 tsp flaky sea salt (such as Maldon); 1 cup whole milk or heavy cream; 4 cups ice cubes

Smooth cold brew coffee sweetened with a quick salted caramel syrup and finished with a splash of milk or cream over ice. Plan ahead: the cold brew must steep overnight in the refrigerator.

10 minEasyServes 4150 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup coarsely ground medium or dark roast coffee
4 cups cold filtered water
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup water (for syrup)
1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/2 tsp flaky sea salt (such as Maldon)
1 cup whole milk or heavy cream
4 cups ice cubes

Instructions

1

Combine 1 cup coarsely ground medium or dark roast coffee and 4 cups cold filtered water in a large jar or pitcher. Stir briefly, cover, and refrigerate for 12 to 18 hours.
2

Strain the concentrate through a fine-mesh strainer lined with a coffee filter or cheesecloth into a clean container. Discard the grounds.
3

Make the salted caramel syrup: combine 1/2 cup packed brown sugar and 1/2 cup water (for syrup) in a small saucepan. Warm over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely. Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract and 1/2 tsp flaky sea salt (such as Maldon). Let cool to room temperature.
4

Fill four tall glasses with 4 cups ice cubes.
5

Pour the cold brew concentrate evenly over the ice, filling each glass about two-thirds full.
6

Add a generous splash of 1 cup whole milk or heavy cream to each glass, then drizzle about 1 to 2 tablespoons of the salted caramel syrup into each. Stir and serve.

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Questions

Do I need any special equipment for Salted Caramel Cold Brew?

Beyond a knife and a board, the method uses cheesecloth (step 2) and a fine-mesh sieve (step 2). If you do not have one, a clean thin dish towel replaces the cheesecloth.

Is there a substitute for brown sugar in Salted Caramel Cold Brew?

The entry for Salted Caramel Cold Brew calls for 1/2 cup packed brown sugar. In its place: White sugar with a tablespoon of molasses per cup. Without molasses, plain white sugar works but bakes up crisper and paler.

Can I make Salted Caramel Cold Brew dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Salted Caramel Cold Brew is 1 cup whole milk or heavy cream. Swap the cream for full-fat coconut milk or an oat cooking cream. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Is Salted Caramel Cold Brew keto-friendly?

A serving of Salted Caramel Cold Brew carries 9 g of carbohydrate, 3 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 45 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 9 percent.

How many calories are in Salted Caramel Cold Brew?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 150 calories, with 9 g protein, 9 g carbohydrate and 9 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 72 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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