Copycat Starbucks Pumpkin Cold Foam Cold Brew – Easy Homemade Recipe
This copycat Starbucks pumpkin cold foam cold brew is a quick and easy homemade version of the popular fall drink. It features bold cold brew coffee topped with a sweet, spiced pumpkin cold foam that tastes cleaner and fresher than the original.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (360 ml) cold brew coffee, strong and unsweetened
- ¼ cup (60 ml) whole milk
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) heavy cream
- 1 ½ tablespoons (22 g) pumpkin purée (100% pumpkin, not pie filling)
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) vanilla syrup (or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract plus 1 teaspoon sugar)
- ¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- Ice cubes (enough to fill a 16-ounce glass)
- Optional garnish: pinch of cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon stick
Instructions
- Fill a tall glass about ¾ full with ice cubes. Pour 1 ½ cups (360 ml) cold brew coffee over the ice, leaving about 2 inches of space at the top. Stir gently to chill the coffee evenly.
- In a small bowl or jar, combine ¼ cup (60 ml) whole milk, 2 tablespoons (30 ml) heavy cream, 1 ½ tablespoons (22 g) pumpkin purée, 1 tablespoon (15 ml) vanilla syrup (or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract plus 1 teaspoon sugar), and ¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice. Whisk gently with a fork until smooth and no lumps remain.
- Using a handheld milk frother, froth the mixture for 45 to 60 seconds until it doubles in volume and becomes thick and creamy, like melted soft serve. Alternatively, blend in a small blender on low for 20 seconds then high for 10 seconds.
- Using a spoon, gently scoop the pumpkin cold foam onto the top of the cold brew, starting around the edges and filling the center. Do not pour—scooping keeps the layers separate.
- Sprinkle a tiny pinch of pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon over the foam. Add a cinnamon stick if desired. Serve immediately with a straw.
Notes
For extra thick foam, chill the milk and cream in the freezer for 5 minutes before frothing. Make the cold foam right before serving—it deflates after about 10 minutes. Use a spoon to scoop the foam on top to maintain layers. If using vanilla extract instead of syrup, mix with a little sugar to help it dissolve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (16 oz)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 14
- Sodium: 80
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 16
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
Keywords: pumpkin cold foam, cold brew, Starbucks copycat, fall coffee, pumpkin spice, iced coffee, homemade coffee drink