We’ve cracked the code and brewed up the perfect Copycat Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew recipe, so you can indulge in autumnal bliss without breaking the bank. Creamy pumpkin spice dreams, topped with a velvety layer of froth, all served up with a side of satisfaction and a dash of savings. Who needs the coffeehouse hype when you’ve got our irresistible DIY secret weapon?
Love coffee? Me too! Be sure to try some of my other iced favorites like my Iced Vanilla Latte Recipe, Irish Cream Iced Coffee!
Why You’ll Love This Cold Brew
- Minimal Ingredients: You only need 7 basic ingredients to whip up this delicious iced coffee!
- Perfect Starbucks Copycat: Tastes EXACTLY like their version- If not better.
- Money Saver: Skip the high price of coffee in café’s and make your own.
“WOW AWESOME. Used all half and half also needs to be sweeter for me so would add another tablespoon of vanilla syrup. Next time will not use ice and heat it up”
– Valerie
I am a sucker for the pumpkin cream cold brew at Starbucks. I also happen to be super guilty of making one too many trips to their drive through after school drop off the last few weeks.
SO, I decided it was time to recreate their popular fall drink, and boy-oh-boy am I glad I did. This pumpkin spice drink tastes exactly like their version but costs a fraction of the price and takes less than 5 minutes to make!
What is pumpkin cream cold brew?
What is a pumpkin cream cold foam? Glad you asked! It is an iced coffee that has a layer of cold brew topped with a pumpkin cold foam. The foam is made using a mixture of cream (or half and half), milk, pumpkin, and spices. Super simple to whip with a frother, or blender, giving you that silky smooth topping. Here’s a list of everything you need to get started:
- Coffee: I happened to have a few cans of the Starbucks Nitro Cold Brew on hand but we have also made this using homemade cold brew or regular brewed coffee.
- Milk and Cream: You can substitute the cream with half and half if you’d like. Some readers have even mentioned that all half and half worked well.
- Vanilla Syrup: Regular or sugar free.
- Pumpkin Puree: Make sure that you purchase pure pumpkin puree and not pumpkin pie filling. Pie filling has additional additives that will impact the flavor.
- Cinnamon and Nutmeg
Cold Brew Coffee
I want to break down a few options you have for the coffee part of this drink. While I used the actual Starbucks Cold Brew in the photos, we have also tried a few different coffee options with great success.
- Homemade Cold Brew Coffee– I have a super simple recipe for cold brew right here on my site. It takes roughly 5 minutes to prep the night before and you have the most delicious coffee ready and waiting for you when you wake.
- Store Bought Cold Brew Coffee– I have tried so many store-bought cold brews. If you’re searching for a good brand here are our faves- Califia Medium Roast Black Cold Brew, Lucky Jack Cold Brew Coffee (Nitro Infused), and Chameleon Cold Brew.
- Iced Coffee– No cold brew? No problem. Brew your coffee as normal and allow it to chill before making this recipe. We will brew a batch in the evening and store it in the refrigerator overnight.
How to Make Pumpkin Sweet Cream
- Combine the cream, milk, syrup, pumpkin, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a jar.
- Using a frother, mix for 1 to 2 minutes or until the cream begins to foam.
Alternatively, you can use a blender or mix by hand. Any way you decide, this pumpkin creamer is going to be the perfect topping!
Mixing The Pumpkin Cold Brew:
Once the cream has been frothed, you’re ready to assemble the drink.
- Add ice to a large cup.
- Pour 6 oz cold brew each into two glasses.
- Divide the pumpkin sweet cream between the two glasses and enjoy.
Recipe Notes:
Technically, “cold foam” is meant to be a cold, frothy topping for iced beverages, particularly iced coffee or cold brew. However, there’s no strict rule against using cold foam in a hot coffee if you’d like to experiment with it. So, go ahead and have some fun with your coffee creations, and see how you like using cold foam in a hot cup of joe!
Yes! You can mix all of the cream ingredients together and keep them stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Take them out and give them a good whip or mix before adding to your coffee.
Absolutely! While cold brew adds a unique flavor profile, you can substitute it with chilled regular brewed coffee or even iced coffee if you prefer.
Don’t worry if you don’t have an espresso machine. You can froth the pumpkin cream using a handheld milk frother, a whisk, or even by shaking it vigorously in a tightly sealed container.
Yes, but you will have a less foamy and creamy texture to your topping. I suggest trying oat milk for the heavy cream and milk
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Copycat Starbucks Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream or half and half
- 2 tablespoons 2% or higher milk
- 2 tablespoons vanilla syrup
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin puree
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- pinch ground nutmeg
- 12 oz cold brew coffee
Instructions
- How to Make Pumpkin Sweet Cream
- Combine the cream, milk, syrup, pumpkin, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a jar.
- Using a frother, mix for 1 to 2 minutes or until the cream begins to foam.
- Alternatively, you can use a blender or mix by hand. Any way you decide, this pumpkin creamer is going to be the perfect topping!
Building the Coffee:
- Add ice to 2 large glasses.
- Pour 6 oz cold brew into each glass.
- Divide the pumpkin sweet cream between the two glasses and enjoy.
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Comments & Reviews
Mo says
Thank you for this recipe! It is by far the BEST pumpkin cold foam recipe I have come across!
Karla says
I made the cold version yesterday and this morning I made the cream but used Starbucks concentrate pumpkin spice cold brew coffee but heated it up and topped with the cream. It’s very good!!
Jesseca says
Thanks for the tips, Karla!
Sarah says
This was so good and easy to make. I’m looking forward to not spending so much at the coffee shop!
Brandi says
Could I use vanilla extract instead of vanilla syrup?
Jesseca says
No. Vanilla extract isn’t sweet like vanilla syrup. HOWEVER, you can add 1 tablespoon sugar with 1 tablespoon of water and microwave for 30 seconds. Stir in an 1/8 of vanilla and you have a small amount of a homemade syrup.
Valerei says
WOW AWESOME. Used all half and half also needs to be sweeter so would add another tablespoon of vanilla syrup. Next time will not use ice and heat it up
Jesseca says
Thanks, Valerei! This is one of our favorite fall beverages.
Megan says
Can this he made ahead of time and kept in fridge?
Jesseca says
Hi Megan, You could combine the foam ingredient in advance. I’d say no more than 3 days. Whip when ready to use.