Learn how easy it is to make the Starbucks Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew at home! You’ll be feeling those barista vibes and loving this fall iced coffee. Only 7-ingredients and 5-minutes of prep.
Recipe Features
- 7-Ingredients: You only need 5 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.
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.
- Vanilla Syrup- Regular or sugar free.
- Pumpkin Puree- Make sure it isn’t the “pumpkin pie filling.”
- 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 Tips and FAQs
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
I do not recommend using this recipe for a hot coffee, but I also can’t stop you from trying. It tastes similar but loses a bit of the pumpkin flavor.
Nope! You can stir the cream ingredients together and use it immediately without whipping. However, this happens to be extra delicious with a little more shaking.
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.
Not a fan of artificial sweetener? Try using maple syrup in place of the vanilla syrup.
More Coffee Recipes:
- Iced Vanilla Latte REcipe
- Dirty Chai Latte
- Coconut Milk Latte
- Caramel Iced Coffee
- Snickerdoodle Latte
- Cinnamon Coffee
- Homemade Pumpkin Spice Coffee Creamer
- Gingerbread Latte
- Horchata Latte
- Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte
More Pumpkin Recipes:
- Baked Pumpkin Donuts
- Pumpkin Muffins
- Easy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Easy Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
- Slow Cooker Pumpkin Pie
- Pumpkin Pie Granola
- Streusel Topped Pumpkin Pie
- Classic Pumpkin Pie Recipe
- Pumpkin French Toast
- Pumpkin Bars
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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
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.