Pumpkin Cold Foam is a cold coffee topping made for pumpkin spice season! This cold foam topping is a refreshing transition to fall coffee flavors.
Why do coffee shops start promoting pumpkin drinks in August when it is still hot outside? The better question is, why do I want to drink pumpkin when it is this hot outside? Flavors of pumpkin make me think of flannel shirts, apple picking, and bonfires, not the beach and mojitos!
I was inspired to make this Pumpkin Cold Foam as a transition into fall. This cold foam is perfect for iced coffee, cold brew and frozen coffee drinks.
If you love cold foam as much as I do, try this Peanut Butter Cold Foam or this Strawberry Cold Foam. Both recipes use simple ingredients and, I promise, will elevate your next coffee!
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- This cold foam is made with only 5 ingredients. The best part is that these ingredients are pantry staples!
- You can adjust the level of sweetness in your foam.
- This pumpkin foam will allow you to enjoy the cozy taste of fall on top of your favorite cold coffee.
- Making this homemade version of pumpkin cold foam is significantly less expensive than visiting your local coffee shop!
How did Cold Foam become so popular?
Cold foam became popular after Starbucks introduced cold brew coffees in 2015. With the popularity of cold coffee drinks rising, Starbucks made a cold foam to go on top of their nitro cold brew coffee. Starbucks Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew topped their cold brew coffee with homemade pumpkin cream. This refreshing yet cozy drink became a seasonal fan favorite. Dunkin Donuts and most coffeeshops now have their version of cold foam and Dunkin Pumpkin Cream.
Ingredients
Grab these 5 pantry staple ingredients to make this easy recipe at home!
- Heavy Whipping Cream and Whole Milk make the dairy base for this foam.
- 100% Pure Canned Pumpkin and Pumpkin Pie Spice add the warm and cozy pumpkin flavor.
- Sweetened Condensed Milk gives the cold foam a sweet flavor and a thick, velvety texture.
See the below recipe card for the exact measurements.
Substitutions
- Replace the canned pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice with store-bought pumpkin-flavored syrup from brands such as Torani or Monin.
- You can replace the whipping cream and whole milk with plant-based kinds of milk such as oat milk, almond milk, or coconut milk.
- In place of the pumpkin pie spice, add ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and/or allspice to taste.
- Use pure maple syrup, simple syrup, or sugar in place of the sweetened condensed milk.
Variations
- To make this cream sweeter, add more sweetened condensed milk.
- For a stronger pumpkin flavor, add additional pumpkin pie spice or pure pumpkin puree.
- For a less sweet foam, reduce the sweetened condensed milk in the recipe.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Add the heavy whipping cream, whole milk, sweetened condensed milk, canned pumpkin, and pumpkin pie spice to a large glass or mason jar.
Step 2: Using an electric frother, move the frother up and down until the ingredients are combined and double in volume.
Step 3: Spoon the foam on top of your cold coffee drink and enjoy! Garnish with a dusting of pumpkin pie spice and enjoy!
Equipment
You will need a large glass or mason jar to mix the foam together. You will also need a handheld milk frother. Here is the one that I use!
FAQ
Cold Foam is a creamy, dairy topping for cold drinks. This frothy topping is the equivalent of steamed milk that is used on hot drinks except that it is cold and does not melt into your drink. It is made by frothing the dairy into a light and airy layer. This foam layer sits directly on top of your coffee providing an aesthetically pleasing look with a sweet flavor.
The cold foam will last 3-4 days in the refrigerator. However, I suggest frothing the liquid together again to add air to the foam. Re-frothing will allow the foam to sit on top of your coffee.
Yes, you can make this cold foam without a milk frother. A milk frother is what I have found to be the quickest way to make a light and airy cold foam. However, you can use a French press. To use a French press, add all the ingredients to the press and press up and down until the ingredients are combined and the foam has reached a creamy consistency. Or, you can use a cold bowl and a whisk. Simply, add all of the ingredients to the cold bowl and vigorously whisk together until the foam is combined and whipped cream-like.
This cold foam will be delicious on top of hot coffee. However, the cold foam will melt into the hot coffee versus sitting on top of the cold coffee. Stir your hot coffee with the cream for a delicious pumpkin spice flavor coffee!
Homemade cold brew coffee is simple to make at home. Grab a mason jar or a cup with a lid. Add ¼ cup ground coffee for every 1 cup of cold water. Shake to combine the coffee and water. Refrigerate overnight or for up to 12 hours. Use a fine mesh strainer to remove the coffee granules. Enjoy your cold brew coffee!
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📖 Recipe
Pumpkin Cold Foam Recipe (Cold Coffee Topping)
Equipment
- Large glass or mason jar
- Electric milk frother
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Heavy Whipping Cream
- 2 tablespoons Whole Milk
- 1 tablespoon Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 1 tablespoon Canned Pumpkin
- ½ teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice
Instructions
- Add the heavy whipping cream, whole milk, sweetened condensed milk, pumpkin, and pumpkin pie spice to a large glass or mason jar.
- Using an electric frother, move the frother up and down until the ingredients are combined and double in volume.
- Spoon the foam on top of your cold coffee drink and enjoy! Garnish with a dusting of pumpkin pie spice and enjoy!
Taylor Peterson says
I'm trying this asap!! This doesn't look like it will be overly sweet, which is what I like! And sounds like you can adjust the sweetness based on preference! Yum! 🎃