Cherry Blossom Cold Brew with Sakura Cream
A dreamy cold brew coffee with sweet cherry blossom cream and sakura vibes
January 26, 2025
Love springtime in Japan? This Cherry Blossom Cold Brew brings the magic of sakura season right to your glass! The smooth cold brew coffee gets topped with a fluffy pink sakura-flavored cream that's both pretty and delicious.
This drink is super simple to make at home. Just combine your favorite medium-dark roast coffee grounds with cold water overnight, then top it with our easy homemade cherry blossom cream. It's perfect for warm spring days when you want something special and refreshing.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Get ready to fall in love with this springtime coffee treat!
- Beautiful pink color that's totally Instagram-worthy
- Super easy to make with just overnight preparation
- Unique cherry blossom flavor that's subtle and sweet
- Refreshing and creamy - perfect for warm days
Cherry Blossom Cold Brew with Sakura Cream
A dreamy cold brew coffee with sweet cherry blossom cream and sakura vibes
Cold Brew Coffee, Cherry Blossom, Sakura Cream, Japanese Coffee, Spring Coffee, Iced Coffee
Equipment
- Cold brew maker or large jar
- Fine-mesh sieve
- Cheesecloth
- Electric mixer or whisk
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 1 cup medium-dark roast coffee beans, coarsely ground
- 4 cups cold filtered water
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cherry blossom extract
- Pink food coloring (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine coarsely ground coffee with cold water in a large jar or cold brew maker
- Steep in the refrigerator for 12 hours or overnight
- Strain the coffee through a fine-mesh sieve lined with cheesecloth
- In a cold bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form
- Add powdered sugar, cherry blossom extract, salt, and a tiny drop of pink food coloring if desired
- Continue whipping until stiff peaks form
- Fill glasses with ice and cold brew coffee
- Top with sakura cream and serve immediately
Pro Tips
- Use filtered water for the best-tasting cold brew
- Don't skip the overnight steeping - it makes the coffee smooth and less acidic
- Keep the sakura cream cold until ready to use for the best texture
- Look for genuine cherry blossom extract in Asian markets for authentic flavor
Calories: 245kcal, Carbohydrates: 12g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 22g, Saturated Fat: 14g, Cholesterol: 82mg, Sodium: 45mg, Potassium: 185mg, Sugar: 10g, Calcium: 68mg, Iron: 0.2mg
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Summary
Cook Time:
PT12H
Servings:
2 servings
Total Time:
PT12H15M
Prep. Time:
PT15M
