Why You’ll Love This Pumpkin Cream Cold Foam
This pumpkin cream cold foam comes together in just a few minutes with seasonal fall ingredients like Easy Pumpkin Spice Mix Recipe and 5 Minute Pumpkin Spice Syrup. The recipe is adapted from Starbucks and tastes like an authentic, homemade version of their popular Pumpkin Cream Cold Foam.
The best part? No fancy equipment or barista skills required! Just pour the ingredients in a jar, shake until light and foamy, and pour into your coffee for the perfect fall coffee upgrade anytime!
Looking for more Starbucks copycat cold foam recipes? Check out this Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Foam (A Copycat Starbucks Recipe)!
A Delicious, Seasonal Cold Foam With Just Two Ingredients
Similar to the Starbucks recipe, this pumpkin cream cold foam has only two ingredients—5 Minute Pumpkin Spice Syrup and 2% milk. Let’s get into it:
- Pumpkin Spice Syrup. My 5 Minute Pumpkin Spice Syrup recipe is also based on Starbucks recipe, allowing you to recreate the their lattes at home PERFECTLY. In a pinch, you can use store bought pumpkin syrup—but your recipe won’t taste exactly like Starbucks. So I recommend taking the extra 5 minutes to whip up this syrup at home!
- 2% Milk. Starbucks uses 2% milk as their default when making their drinks. If you want an exact replica of their drink, I recommend using the same! That being said, I also tested this recipe with whole milk and found that I still was able to make a perfectly creamy and frothy pumpkin cold foam.
If you’re a plant based milk girlie though, you might be out of luck. I tested the recipe with popular alternatives like almond and oat milk and found that I couldn’t get the cold foam to froth properly.
How To Make Pumpkin Cream Cold Foam (With Just A Jar)
Watch the short video below to see the basic steps for making the recipe:
Making Cold Foam In Jar Versus With A Milk Frother
Some recipes online instruct you to use a milk frother. However, I don’t recommend it. It’s easy to overwhip the cold foam with a milk frother. And doing so results in the cold foam separating, taking on an unpleasant texture similar to what happens when a custard splits.
So instead, I instruct you to mix the ingredients in a small jar with a lid (I used a cleaned out Bonne Maman jam jar, but you can also use a mason jar or whatever else you have on hand). Seal the jar tightly and give it a good shake, similar to what you would do when making a drink with a cocktail shaker. Although it’s a little bit of a workout, it results in a much creamier, softer pumpkin cream cold foam that won’t separate.
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Make the pumpkin cream cold foam. In a small jam jar with a lid, combine the milk and syrup. Seal with the lid and shake vigorously for 1 to 2 minutes until thick, but soft and creamy.
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Serve immediately. Pour the pumpkin cream cold foam over the coffee or espresso beverage of your choice. Serve immediately.
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