Create a touch of luxury for your daily drinks with my Sea Salt Cream topping! Crafted with just heavy cream, sweetener, sea salt, and a hint of vanilla, this recipe adds a velvety richness to teas, coffees, or smoothies in minutes! Elevate your beverage experience effortlessly and indulge in homemade Asian cafe style drink!
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Why I Love This Recipe
I absolutely love my Sea Salt Cream topping because it transforms any drink into a luxurious treat with its creamy, sweet, and subtly salty flavors. It’s my take on the famous sea salt cream you find at Asian cafes, but simplified for easy home preparation using just whipping cream, sweetener, sea salt, and a touch of vanilla!
This topping adds a delightful foam-like cap that enhances the richness of your tea or coffee in mere minutes. Whether you’re enjoying my Sea Salt Foam Iced Green Tea or indulging in a Taiwanese Sea Salt Coffee, this topping elevates your drink to cafe-quality without leaving home! And the best part for me is that you can make it ahead and keep it ready in your fridge, so you can scoop a dollop onto your drink anytime—trust me, it’s a game-changer!
Ingredients
Ingredients
- Heavy Cream – heavy cream or double cream known in other parts of the world. Used as the base of the sea salt cream.
- Sweetener – use your preferred sweetener.
- Sea Salt – standard sea salt is best as it easily dissolves in the cream.
- Vanilla Extract – concentrated flavors of Vanilla found in baking section of grocery stores. Helps give the salted cream a touch of flavor.
Essential Kitchen Equipment
Directions
Step 1 In a mixing bowl, combine heavy cream, sweetener, sea salt, and vanilla extract. Use a hand mixer or frother on high speed until it reaches a thick and frothy consistency with soft peaks, typically taking about 30-45 seconds.
🌀 Mixing Pro Tip
The foam is ready once you lift the mixer and notice Peaks Formed in the mixture. This visual cue indicates the perfect consistency for achieving a smooth and creamy foam texture.
Step 2 Top sea salt cream on top of your favorite drink.
🥤 Serving Pro Tip
Sip your chosen drink and savor the cream topping Without Mixing them together. By doing so, you’ll fully appreciate the delightful layers of flavor in every sip.
Recipe Variations
For a richer foam topping like those at boba shops, try adding softened cream cheese to create our Cheese Foam Cap variation. It’s perfect for making indulgent boba-style drinks such as Cream Cheese Foam Green Tea, Cream Cheese Foam Coffee, or classic Cheese Foam Milk Tea. Matcha lovers can create a Matcha Whipped Cream version of this by simply adding some matcha to the mix!
Pairing Recommendations
Try pairing this sea salt cream with our Hot Matcha Latte, turning it into a refreshing Sea Salt Matcha Latte. For coffee lovers, enjoy it on your favorite chilled brew to create my Salted Cream Coffee, where the creamy, sweet-salty blend enhances the coffee’s bold flavors. Or for a simpler pairing, try it on top of my Iced Oolong Tea! These pairings guarantee a delicious treat that’s easy to prepare and enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I achieve the right consistency for the cream?
I recommend using a frother for optimal results. Alternatively, a hand mixer works well too. Simply mix on medium to high speed for about 30-45 seconds until the cream forms stiff peaks and holds its shape.
What drinks can I use this cream with?
You can use on a variety of drinks such as tea, coffee, matcha, and even smoothies. For the best experience, I recommend sweetening the base drink slightly to complement the sweet and salty flavors of the sea salt cream.
Can I prepare this cream in advance?
Yes, you can definitely prepare it in advance. It holds well in the fridge, making it perfect for meal prepping ahead of time.
How do I prevent the cream from deflating?
Store it in an airtight container in the fridge. This helps maintain its fluffy texture for longer. If it does deflate slightly, you can easily revive it by giving it a gentle mix to reintroduce air into the cream, restoring its light and airy consistency.
Storage Tips
To store leftovers of this sea salt cream, simply place it in an airtight container and store it in the fridge. It will stay fresh and delicious for 5-7 days.
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Watch How To Make It
Sea Salt Cream
Ingredients
- 1/2 Cup Whipping Cream
- 1/2 tsp Sweetener
- 1/4 tsp Sea Salt
- 1/4 tsp Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Gather all the ingredients.
- Combine heavy cream, sweetener, sea salt, and a splash of vanilla extract in a mixing bowl. Use a frother or a hand mixer and beat on high until it reaches a thick and frothy consistency with soft peaks, typically taking about 30-45 seconds.
- Top the sea salt cream onto of your drink of choice.
