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    Flouring Kitchen » Seasonal

    Pumpkin Cold Foam

    Published: Sep 21, 2022 · Modified: Nov 7, 2023 by Mary · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    This pumpkin cold foam is thick, creamy, tastes like spiced pumpkin, and is the perfect way to top all of your fall drinks. It’s so easy to make too! Combine everything in a jar or container and refrigerate until you’re ready to use to top your drinks. This is inspired by the Starbucks fall drink menu collection.

    Iced coffee topped with pumpkin cold foam and spoon with mini pumpkins surrounding
    Jump to:
    • 🥧 Why you'll LOVE this recipe
    • 📝 Key ingredients
    • 👩‍🍳 How to make pumpkin cold foam
    • ✔️ Expert cold foam tips
    • 🥄 Make ahead and storage
    • ❔ Can you make cold foam at home?
    • 🎃 Flavor variations
    • ☕ Drinks to use this recipe in:
    • 📖 Recipe FAQs
    • 🍁 More related recipes
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    🥧 Why you'll LOVE this recipe

    • Pumpkin: Pureed pumpkin and pumpkin spice give this cold foam lots of pumpkin flavor.
    • Quick & easy: You'll be making drinks at home more frequently with how easy it is to make this.
    • Make ahead: Store it in the fridge and use it for your drinks that week.

    📝 Key ingredients

    Read through for all the tips you will need for success!
    Full steps and ingredients in recipe card below.

    • Heavy whipping cream: I recommend using whipping cream for the best results. If you want a lighter version, you can use half and half cream but it won't be as thick and foamy. For a dairy free version, use coconut cream (it WILL taste like coconut so don't use it if you don't like coconut).
    • Milk: Use whatever milk you have on hand. They will all work great.
    • Pumpkin spice: Purchase or make your own pumpkin spice. It helps bring out the pumpkin flavor. Add more if you want more spice.
    • Pumpkin puree: I used canned pumpkin puree for convenience.
    • Brown sugar: Or use your favorite sweetener like maple syrup, honey, or sugar free sweetener.

    👩‍🍳 How to make pumpkin cold foam

    whipping pumpkin cold foam until frothy

    Step 1: In a jar, combine all of the ingredients. Stir to mix or close and shake the jar. Refrigerate until ready to use. It can keep for up to 5 days in the fridge. 

    Pour around ¼ - ½ cup of the cold foam into a bowl or separate glass. Use a milk frother, french press (press up and down), or whisk to thicken the cold foam. Spoon or pour on top of your drink and enjoy. 

    topping iced coffee drink with pumpkin cold foam

    Step 2: The cold foam is mostly used to top cold drinks (like iced coffee, cold brew, iced chai tea…) but can also be used for hot drinks. 

    ✔️ Expert cold foam tips

    1. Keep the cold foam cold: It'll whip up so much better when it's chilled.
    2. Add sugar if you need to: If it's not sweet enough for you, you can add some extra sugar to taste!
    3. Serve on top of chilled drinks: It's best served on top of cold drinks like cold brew or cold foam.

    🥄 Make ahead and storage

    The cold foam will store well refrigerated in an airtight jar or container for up to 5 days (so long as the ingredients used inside don't expire before then).

    glass filled with cold coffee topped with pumpkin cold brew

    ❔ Can you make cold foam at home?

    Cold foam is essentially creamer that has been foamed up. To make your own creamer at home, just combine whipped cream, milk, and sweetener of choice. Froth it up with a milk frother, french press, or whisk and pour over your drink. You can also use a blender if you need to.

    🎃 Flavor variations

    You can give this pumpkin cold foam your own twists:

    • Maple: Substitute brown sugar for maple syrup
    • Caramel: Substitute brown sugar for caramel sauce (homemade or store bought).
    • Chocolate pumpkin: Add 1-2 tablespoons of cocoa powder

    After developing this pumpkin whipped cream recipe, my viewers demanded a pumpkin cold foam recipe so here it is.

    ☕ Drinks to use this recipe in:

    • Iced coffee 
    • Cold brew coffee
    • Iced tea
    • Iced chai tea latte (my personal favorite)
    • Iced matcha latte

    You can also use cold foam to top hot drinks for a hot latte type drink. The cold foam will mostly melt but there will be a foamy layer left on top. 

    Serve it with this pumpkin biscotti or pumpkin cheesecake cookies which are perfect for dipping into drinks.

    📖 Recipe FAQs

    Can I make dairy free cold foam?

    Yes you can. Substitute the cream with dairy free whipping cream and the milk with your favorite dairy free milk.

    How do I make low fat cold foam?

    Substitute the heavy cream with half and half or milk. It won't be as thick and creamy but will still taste great.

    Where can I find pumpkin spice?

    You can try looking for it in the spice aisle at the grocery store. Or make pumpkin spice yourself - it's so easy to make!

    🍁 More related recipes

    Check out my best pumpkin desserts for more easy pumpkin recipe ideas.

    • pumpkin biscotti covered in chocolate and chopped pecans
      Pumpkin Biscotti
    • Pumpkin cheesecake bars from the top with slice turned over
      No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
    • Sliced cake frosted with white frosting and piped mini pumpkins
      Pumpkin Spice Cake
    • Pumpkin cookies with chocolate and flaky salt
      Vegan Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

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    📖 Recipe

    Iced coffee topped with pumpkin cold foam and spoon with mini pumpkins surrounding

    Pumpkin Cold Foam

    Mary
    This pumpkin cold foam is thick, creamy, tastes like spiced pumpkin, and is the perfect way to top all of your fall drinks. It’s so easy to make too! Combine everything in a jar or container and refrigerate until you’re ready to use to top your drinks. This is inspired by the Starbucks fall drink menu collection.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 0 minutes mins
    Total Time 5 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast, Brunch, Drinks
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 171 kcal

    Equipment

    • milk frother or french press

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup heavy whipping cream see notes for dairy free option
    • ½ cup milk milk of choice
    • ¼ cup pumpkin puree canned
    • 1 tablespoon pumpkin spice more for topping drinks
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • 2-5 tablespoons brown sugar or sweetener of choice
    • ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
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    Instructions
     

    • In a jar, combine all of the ingredients. Stir to mix or close and shake the jar. Refrigerate until ready to use. It can keep for up to 5 days in the fridge.
      1 cup heavy whipping cream, ½ cup milk, ¼ cup pumpkin puree, 1 tablespoon pumpkin spice, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, 2-5 tablespoons brown sugar, ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
    • When you want to top your favourite beverages: use a milk frother, french press (press up and down), or whisk to thicken the cold foam. Use ¼ - ½ cup per drink, depending on the size of your drink. Spoon or pour on top of your drink and enjoy.

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    Notes

    Dairy free version: Substitute the cream with dairy free whipping cream and the milk with your favorite dairy free milk.
    Cold foam is mostly used to top cold drinks (like iced coffee, cold brew, iced chai tea…) but can also be used for hot drinks.
    Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 171kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 2gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 69mgPotassium: 102mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 2207IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 64mgIron: 0.4mg
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