Vanilla Bean Drink
Indulge in the creamy, aromatic warmth of a Vanilla Bean Drink, a luxurious and easy-to-make beverage that showcases the richness of real vanilla. This recipe combines whole milk and heavy cream for a velvety base, infused with the delicate flavor of fresh vanilla bean and a hint of pure vanilla extract. Sweetened with just the right amount of sugar, this drink can be served warm for cozy nights or chilled over ice for a refreshing treat. Perfect for any occasion, it’s elevated with optional toppings like whipped cream and a dash of ground cinnamon for an irresistible touch of decadence. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile vanilla drink is a quintessential comfort recipe for dessert lovers and vanilla enthusiasts alike.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Whole milk
- 0.5 cups Heavy cream
- 1 bean Vanilla bean
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
- (optional, for topping) Whipped cream
- (optional, for garnish) Ground cinnamon
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the whole milk and heavy cream.
Using a sharp knife, slice the vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape out the seeds. Add both the seeds and the pod to the saucepan.
Stir in the granulated sugar.
Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it just barely begins to simmer. Do not let it boil.
Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture steep for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent a skin from forming on the milk.
Remove the vanilla bean pod from the saucepan and discard it.
Stir in the pure vanilla extract.
Pour the vanilla bean drink into mugs if serving warm, or let it cool and add ice if serving chilled.
Optionally, top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon for extra flavor and presentation.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
844 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 57.4 g | 74% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.2 g | 171% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 184 mg | 61% | |
| Sodium | 228 mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.3 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 49.6 g | ||
| Protein | 16.2 g | 32% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.4 mcg | 27% | |
| Calcium | 631 mg | 49% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 782 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
