Description
This easy 5-minute dessert drink combines silky cold brew coffee, creamy milk, and sweet toasted marshmallow syrup for a nostalgic, indulgent treat. Perfect for busy mornings, lazy afternoons, or impressing friends with a unique coffeehouse-style beverage.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cold brew coffee (240 ml)
- 2 tablespoons toasted marshmallow syrup (30 ml)
- 1/4 cup milk or cream (60 ml; whole, skim, oat, almond, or half-and-half)
- 1 cup ice cubes
- Handful mini marshmallows (optional, for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon caramel sauce (optional, for topping)
- Pinch of salt (optional)
- Whipped cream (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Fill a tall glass (16 oz) with ice cubes, leaving room at the top for milk and toppings.
- Pour in 1 cup cold brew coffee. For extra strength, use 1.5 cups and adjust milk as needed.
- Add 2 tablespoons toasted marshmallow syrup. If making your own, melt 4-5 marshmallows with 2 tablespoons sugar and 2 tablespoons water in a microwave-safe bowl, stir until smooth, and let cool before adding.
- Pour in 1/4 cup milk or cream. Use a frother or whisk to blend until fully mixed. If you don’t have a frother, shake the milk in a jar before pouring.
- Stir everything together with a long spoon or straw. Taste for sweetness and adjust syrup, coffee, or milk as desired.
- Toast mini marshmallows for garnish: place on a baking sheet and broil for 30 seconds, or use a kitchen torch until golden and puffy. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Drizzle 1 tablespoon caramel sauce over the top, then add whipped cream, toasted marshmallows, and a pinch of salt if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
For dairy-free, use oat, almond, or coconut milk. For gluten-free, check marshmallow and syrup labels. Frothing milk helps blend syrup and adds creaminess. Toast marshmallows under broiler or with torch, watching closely to avoid burning. Adjust sweetness by varying syrup and caramel. For extra crunch, top with crushed graham crackers. Store leftovers (without ice/toppings) in fridge up to 24 hours.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (approx. 12 oz / 350 ml)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 24
- Sodium: 80
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 29
- Protein: 4
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