The second I saw that Starbucks released their Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew, I knew I needed to come up with a copycat recipe for the cold foam FAST! Not only is this version less calorically dense, it is made with real pumpkin puree and is absolutely delicious! Aside from the fact that its a lot more realistic to enjoy on a regular basis, it also saves you TONS of money!
This copycat recipe is popular towards the end of August and in September when Starbucks releases their pumpkin spice flavored lattes and drinks. This copycat recipe is great during the transition to the fall season when temperatures are unpredictable and you want to get into the fall spirit, but the weather isn't quite following suit yet.
If you like starbucks copycat recipes, you will love my Starbucks Salted Cream Cold Foam Recipe, Easy Homemade Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso or my CopyCat Starbucks Egg Bites.
Ingredients
- Pumpkin Puree (I used canned)
- Half & Half
- Vanilla Extract
- Pumpkin spice
- Maple Syrup
- Skinny Syrup (Pumpkin, Vanilla or Pumpkin Caramel Scone) - optional
- Cold brew or iced coffee of choice
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
For the Cold Foam:
- Mix all ingredients in a small container or glass (pumpkin puree, half & half, vanilla extract, pumpkin spice and maple syrup). Using a hand frother or milk frother that makes cold froth, mix all your ingredients for 30-60 seconds on high until the mixture is light and frothy.
For the Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew:
- In a separate serving glass, add your ice, and cold brew or coffee of choice and fill the glass ¾th of the way. Add your skinny syrup to the coffee (if using), give it a stir and then pour your cold foam on top. Top with additional pumpkin spice as desired. ENJOY!
Hint:
You can find Skinny Syrups at Bed Bath & Beyond, TJ Max, Ross, Marshalls, Tuesday Morning, Home Goods. I used the Pumpkin Caramel Scone because that’s what I had on hand. I also tried skipping this step and it takes out a lot of the sweetness, but still very delicious! It tastes more like the OG with the syrup though!
Substitutions
- Dairy-free - You can use regular coconut milk to make this a dairy-free pumpkin cream cold brew.
- Maple syrup- if you don't have maple syrup on hand, you are welcome to use any sweetener of choice such as coconut sugar, regular sugar, brown sugar or an alternative sweetener.
This recipe is already gluten-free on it's own. Make sure to check individual labels of any ingredients to ensure gluten-free.
If you love this recipe, you will love my Easy Homemade Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso.
Equipment
To make this pumpkin cold foam recipe, you will need a hand frother or milk steamer with a cold foam option and some basic glasses.
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Storage
You can make a large batch of the cold foam and store in an air-tight container un-frothed for up to 7 days. When you are ready to serve, pour out a serving, froth and serve on top of your cold brew!
Top tip
You want to make sure to froth the cold foam right before serving so that it floats on top of the cold brew. If you wait too long, you may need to refroth it quickly before pouring it on top of your coffee.
FAQ
Yes, you can substitute the half and half with regular coconut milk to make this pumpkin cream cold brew recipe dairy-free.
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Pumpkin Cold Foam (Starbucks Copycat)
Equipment
- 1 Hand frother or milk frother with a cold foam option.
Ingredients
Ingredients For Pumpkin Cold Foam:
- 1 Tablespoon Pumpkin Puree I used canned
- 3 Tablespoons Half & Half
- ½ Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- ¼ Teaspoon Pumpkin spice
- 1 Teaspoon Maple Syrup
Ingredients For Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew:
- ½ Tablespoon or 1.5 Teaspoons Skinny Syrup Pumpkin or Pumpkin Caramel Scone - optional
- Pumpkin Cold Foam Mixture from above
- Cold brew or iced coffee of choice
- Pumpkin Spice to garnish (optional)
Instructions
For the Cold Foam:
- Mix all ingredients in a small container or glass (pumpkin puree, half & half, vanilla extract, pumpkin spice and maple syrup). Using a hand frother, mix all your ingredients for 30-60 seconds on high until the mixture is light and frothy.
For the Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew:
- In a separate serving glass, add your ice, and cold brew or coffee of choice and fill the glass ¾th of the way. Add your skinny syrup to the coffee (if using), give it a stir and then pour your cold foam on top. Top with additional pumpkin spice as desired. ENJOY!
Renee says
This is so yum! It tastes really close to the real deal! Will be making again for sure.
Catherine says
This is my new go-to drink and in my opinion way better than Starbucks! I never really liked the Starbucks flavored drinks because they're too sweet for me, so I love being able to make it myself and adjust the sweetness to my preferences. I've started making this hot and adding some extra milk now that it's getting cool in the mornings to make it more of a PSL. I'm now making this multiple times a week!
christina.klapper says
Catherine, this is such a huge compliment!!!! Thank you so so much for this sweet review! I’m so honored and I’m so glad you love it!