Starbucks Cold Foam (Printable Version)

Velvety cold foam made from heavy cream and vanilla syrup to elevate iced coffee or cold brew.

# Ingredient List:

→ Cold Foam

01 - 1/3 cup heavy cream, cold
02 - 2 tbsp 2% milk, cold
03 - 1 tbsp vanilla syrup (store-bought or homemade)

# Steps:

01 - Add the heavy cream, milk, and vanilla syrup to a tall, narrow glass or a milk frother.
02 - Whip the mixture using a handheld milk frother, electric whisk, or vigorously shake in a tightly sealed jar for 30 to 60 seconds until it becomes thick, smooth, and doubles in volume.
03 - Gently spoon the cold foam over iced coffee or cold brew and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • That café-quality foam costs nothing at home and tastes twice as good when you know exactly what's in it.
  • Five minutes from fridge to cup means you can have a fancy drink faster than waiting for someone to tie their shoes.
  • It transforms ordinary cold brew into something that feels like a small daily luxury, no barista required.
02 -
  • Temperature matters more than you'd think—room temperature cream won't whip the same way, so keep everything cold and your results will be consistently beautiful.
  • The moment you over-whip is the moment the foam turns grainy and separates, so stop as soon as it doubles in volume rather than pushing it further.
03 -
  • Chill your glass or frother for a minute before making the foam—cold equipment keeps everything cold and helps the texture set better.
  • If you're making this for multiple drinks, prepare the foam just before serving since it's at its peak for those first few minutes.
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