Description
This refreshing Starbucks copycat recipe for Iced Cherry Chai combines the spicy warmth of chai tea concentrate with a sweet and creamy cherry cold foam topping. Perfect for a chilled, flavorful treat that blends the rich notes of chai with a burst of cherry sweetness and creamy texture.
Ingredients
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Cherry Cream Cold Foam
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 ½ tablespoons cherry syrup
- 1 tablespoon whole milk
Iced Cherry Chai
- ½ cup chai tea concentrate
- ½ cup milk of choice (2% milk recommended)
- ½ teaspoon freeze-dried cherries, crushed
- Ice
Instructions
- Make the Cherry Cream Cold Foam: Combine the heavy cream, cherry syrup, and whole milk in a small glass or container. Froth the mixture vigorously for 20-30 seconds until it becomes fully whipped and creamy. Set this cold foam aside to maintain its light texture.
- Prepare the Iced Cherry Chai: Fill a serving glass with ice cubes to your preference. Pour in the chai tea concentrate followed by the milk of your choice. Stir gently to blend the chai and milk evenly.
- Assemble the Drink: Spoon the prepared cherry cream cold foam over the top of the iced chai latte, creating a creamy layer. Sprinkle the crushed freeze-dried cherries on top for an added burst of cherry flavor and a decorative finish. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Use 2% milk or your preferred milk to adjust creaminess and calorie content.
- Freeze-dried cherries add texture and intensify cherry flavor without watering down the drink.
- The cherry syrup can be substituted with any cherry-flavored syrup if unavailable.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream and whole milk with coconut cream and a plant-based milk.
- Frothing the cold foam properly is key to achieving the signature creamy texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drink
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
