Velvety Cold Brew Coffee with Cinnamon and Vanilla Cream

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-01 · Updated 2026-06-01

Smooth cold brew coffee layered with a cinnamon-vanilla cream topping for a luxurious, lightly spiced caffeinated treat. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together cold brew coffee, heavy cream, vanilla extract for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 150 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 8 oz cold brew coffee
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• as needed ice cubes

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Fill a tall glass with ice cubes sufficient to chill 8 oz of cold brew coffee.
2. Step 2: Pour 8 oz cold brew coffee into the glass and stir gently to combine with ice.
3. Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup heavy cream, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1 tsp brown sugar until the mixture thickens slightly but remains pourable.
4. Step 4: Slowly pour the cinnamon-vanilla cream over the back of a spoon onto the cold brew coffee to create a layered effect.
5. Step 5: Serve immediately with a straw to stir before drinking.