Cafe Style Korean Strawberry Milk (Printable)
A vibrant blend of fresh strawberries and milk offers a refreshing café-style treat with a hint of sweetness.
# What You Need:
→ Strawberry Sauce
01 - 1 cup (150 g) fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
02 - 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
→ Assembly
04 - 2 cups (480 ml) cold whole milk or preferred milk alternative
05 - 2–4 fresh strawberries, sliced for garnish
06 - Ice cubes (optional)
# How To Make It:
01 - Combine diced strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly for 5–7 minutes until strawberries soften and release juices, forming a syrupy consistency. Lightly mash strawberries with a fork to desired texture. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely at room temperature.
02 - Distribute cooled strawberry sauce evenly between two tall glasses. Add fresh sliced strawberries to each glass for garnish and texture.
03 - Pour cold milk slowly over strawberry sauce in each glass. Add ice cubes if desired. Gently stir once or twice to create swirling effect. Serve immediately while chilled.
# Expert Suggestions:
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- Its tastes like a fancy cafe drink but costs pennies to make at home
- The homemade strawberry sauce puts store bought versions to shame
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- Never skip the cooling step for the sauce or you will end up with weirdly textured milk I promise
- Blending the sauce smooth creates a completely different drink experience so try both ways to see which texture you prefer
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- Make a double batch of the strawberry sauce and keep it in the refrigerator for up to a week
- The sauce works beautifully stirred into oatmeal or yogurt for breakfast the next morning