Description
A refreshing and creamy café-style Korean strawberry milk made with fresh strawberries, sugar, whole milk, heavy cream, and sweetened condensed milk. This delightful drink combines mashed strawberries with a rich milk mixture served over ice, perfect for a sweet and fruity treat.
Ingredients
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Strawberry Mixture
- 1 cup fresh strawberries
- 2 tablespoons sugar
Milk Mixture
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons sweetened condensed milk
- Ice cubes (to fill halfway in glass)
Instructions
- Wash Strawberries: Wash the fresh strawberries thoroughly under cold water to remove any dirt or impurities.
- Prepare Strawberries: Remove the green stems from the strawberries and slice them into small pieces for easier mashing.
- Mix Strawberries and Sugar: Place the sliced strawberries in a medium bowl and add 2 tablespoons of sugar.
- Mash Strawberries: Gently mash the strawberries and sugar together with a fork or potato masher until you get a chunky puree, leaving some pieces visible for texture.
- Set Aside Strawberry Puree: Set the mashed strawberry mixture aside while you prepare the milk base.
- Combine Milk and Cream: In a separate bowl, mix together 1/2 cup whole milk and 1/2 cup heavy cream.
- Add Sweetened Condensed Milk: Stir in 2 teaspoons of sweetened condensed milk into the milk and cream mixture until fully dissolved and smooth.
- Prepare Glass: Take a tall glass and fill it halfway with ice cubes.
- Pour Milk Mixture: Pour the milk and cream mixture over the ice cubes in the glass.
- Add Strawberry Puree: Spoon the mashed strawberry mixture on top of the milk mixture in the glass.
- Mix Drink: Stir the strawberry puree into the milk mixture until the flavors are well combined and the drink has a uniform pink color.
- Adjust Sweetness: Taste the strawberry milk and, if desired, add more sugar or sweetened condensed milk to adjust sweetness.
- Serve: Serve the café-style Korean strawberry milk immediately while chilled for the best refreshing flavor.
Notes
- Use ripe, fresh strawberries for the best natural sweetness and flavor.
- You can adjust the sweetness by adding more sugar or sweetened condensed milk according to your preference.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with whole milk or use low-fat milk.
- This drink is best served immediately to enjoy the fresh strawberry flavor and chilled texture.
- Optional: Garnish with a fresh strawberry slice on the glass rim for presentation.
