Strawberry Horchata
Ditch the Bland, Embrace the Berry: Strawberry Horchata!
This isn’t just any drink; it’s a delightful twist on a beloved classic. Imagine the creamy, subtly sweet, and cinnamon-spiced goodness of traditional horchata, perfectly infused with the bright, fruity burst of fresh strawberries. It’s a harmonious blend that’s both comforting and exhilarating, perfect for a sunny afternoon, a unique dessert drink, or simply when you need a taste of something truly special.
We are so excited to bring this unique and incredibly satisfying beverage to your kitchen, and we owe a massive thank you to the brilliant Suraya Jay of @surayaskitchen for the inspiration behind this phenomenal creation. She truly knows how to elevate a classic!
- Prep Time: 3 hours
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Drinks
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups long grain rice (jasmine rice works as well)
- 4 cinnamon sticks (1 less if you don’t like as much cinnamon flavor)
- 3 cups hot water + 1 more cup of water
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 – 14 ounce can evaporated milk
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 – 12 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 1/2 lbs strawberries
Instructions
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Prepare Rice Base (Overnight/Hours Ahead): In a large bowl, combine the rice and cinnamon sticks. Pour 3 cups of hot water over them. Let this mixture soak overnight, or for a minimum of a few hours, until the rice has softened.
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Prepare Strawberry Puree: Wash the strawberries thoroughly and remove their stems. Cut them in half. Take 1 pound of the prepared strawberries and place them in a blender with 1 cup of water. Blend until completely smooth. Set this strawberry puree aside. Reserve the remaining strawberries to chop and add later.
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Blend Horchata Base: Drain the soaked rice and cinnamon sticks (discarding the soaking water if preferred, though some recipes use it for more flavor). Place the softened rice and cinnamon sticks into a clean blender with 1 cup of fresh water and the vanilla. Blend until the mixture is very smooth and creamy, almost like a thin paste.
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Strain Horchata: Using a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth, strain the blended horchata mixture directly into a large pitcher, pressing down to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids.
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Combine Milks & Puree: Add the whole milk, evaporated milk, and sweetened condensed milk to the strained horchata in the pitcher. Stir well to combine.
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Add Strawberry Puree: Pour the prepared strawberry puree into the pitcher with the horchata mixture and stir thoroughly until well incorporated.
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Final Mix & Serve (or Store): Chop the reserved strawberries. Just before serving, add the chopped strawberries and crushed ice to the pitcher and stir one more time. Enjoy immediately!
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Note for Storage: If you are not serving the horchata right away, omit the chopped strawberries and crushed ice. Store the horchata in the refrigerator. Stir very well before serving if it has been sitting, as settling may occur.
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Notes
- Be sure to check out Suraya’s account on multiple platforms: @surayaskitchen
- You can adjust the sweetness to your liking with how much sweetened condensed milk you put in.
Keywords: Drinks, Horchata, Milk, Cinnamon, Strawberry
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