Switch up your morning caffeine fix: Try this recipe for salted cream coffee that blends sweet and savoury flavours

If you're bored of the same old iced coffee every day, it is time to switch things up. Try this recipe that blends sweetened coffee with a frothy salted cream.
Does your morning feel incomplete without a refreshing glass of iced coffee to kick-start your day? If you are bored with the usual combination of coffee, milk and sugar, it might be time to switch things up and experiment with some exciting new flavours. We found the perfect recipe that brings together the sweetness of honey and the subtle savouriness of salted cream, giving your everyday caffeine fix a delicious twist.
Saloni Kukreja, a chef, entrepreneur and food content creator, has shared her recipe for salted cream coffee, a delicious twist on honey-sweetened iced coffee. Topped with a rich, lightly salted cream, this refreshing drink is perfect for your morning caffeine fix.
In an Instagram video shared on September 28, the content creator describes the beverage as, “I think we just found our new favourite way to drink coffee. Cold, honey-sweetened coffee topped with the dreamiest salted cream. It’s creamy, refreshing and ridiculously delicious!”
Check out the full recipe below:
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp instant coffee powder
- 1 cup hot water
- ½ tbsp honey
- Ice cubes, as required
- 3 tbsp fresh cream
- 1 tbsp milk
- 1 tbsp honey
- A pinch of flaky salt
Method
- In a glass, combine the instant coffee powder, hot water and honey. Stir well until the coffee and honey have completely dissolved. Allow the mixture to cool, then refrigerate for a while until chilled.
- In a separate glass, combine the fresh cream, milk, honey and a pinch of flaky salt. Froth the mixture until it becomes light, creamy and slightly thick, with a smooth, velvety consistency.
- To assemble, fill a serving glass with plenty of ice cubes and pour the chilled coffee over them. Gently spoon the frothed salted cream over the coffee, allowing it to form a creamy layer on top.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing combination of honey-sweetened coffee and rich, lightly salted cream.
Note to readers: This article is for informational purposes only. It is based on user-generated content from social media. HT.com has not independently verified the claims and does not endorse them.
ABOUT THE AUTHOREshana SahaEshana Saha is a fresh face in lifestyle and cultural journalism, bringing a refined, multidisciplinary perspective to the intersection of entertainment, fashion and holistic wellbeing. With less than a year of professional experience, she has quickly adapted to high-pressure editorial environments and currently works full-time with HT Media. Prior to this, she interned for nearly six months with Hindustan Times’ entertainment and lifestyle vertical, where she gained hands-on experience in digital reporting, trend analysis and editorial storytelling. Based in New Delhi, Eshana specialises in comprehensive coverage of major cultural moments — from international film press tours to the curated aesthetics of global fashion showcases, award shows and music-centred events. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in English from St Xavier’s University, Kolkata, and a Master’s degree in English from the University of Delhi, equipping her with a strong academic foundation and a keen ability to deconstruct complex cultural trends into clear, high-impact narratives. Beyond the red carpet, Eshana has developed a growing focus on health and wellbeing reporting. She bridges the gap between celebrity-driven trends and practical, evidence-informed lifestyle advice, ensuring her work remains both aspirational and grounded in editorial rigour. She has extensively covered the health implications of Delhi’s air pollution crisis, while also playing a key role in amplifying expert-led insights on women’s health and mental wellbeing, helping translate complex medical perspectives into informed, impactful public awareness. An artist at heart, she explores multiple creative forms — from visual arts and music to culinary experiments — and brings a creative’s eye for nuance, texture and detail to every story. Whether analysing runway dynamics or examining emerging wellness movements, she remains committed to accuracy and the highest standards of contemporary journalistic ethics.Read More
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