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Copycat Starbucks Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew

Learn how to make a Copycat Starbucks Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew at home with smooth cold brew coffee, vanilla syrup, and creamy pumpkin cold foam. This easy fall coffee recipe is rich, cozy, and tastes just like the Starbucks seasonal favorite!
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Starbucks

Ingredients

Ingredients

For the Cold Brew

  • 2 cups chilled cold brew coffee
  • 2 tablespoons vanilla syrup
  • Ice cubes

For the Pumpkin Cream Cold Foam

  • 6 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 4 tablespoons 2% milk
  • 2 tablespoons pure pumpkin puree
  • ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla syrup optional, for extra sweetness
  • Additional pumpkin pie spice for garnish

Instructions

Directions

    Step 1: Prepare the Coffee

    • Divide the vanilla syrup evenly between two tall glasses.
    • Fill each glass with fresh ice, then pour one cup of chilled cold brew into each glass.
    • Stir gently so the vanilla syrup blends completely with the coffee.

    Step 2: Make the Pumpkin Cold Foam

    • In a wide measuring cup, mason jar, or small mixing bowl, combine the heavy cream, milk, pumpkin puree, and pumpkin pie spice.
    • If you'd like a sweeter cold foam, add the optional tablespoon of vanilla syrup.
    • Mix everything together until smooth.

    Step 3: Froth the Cream

    • Using a handheld milk frother, froth the pumpkin mixture for about 1 to 2 minutes until it becomes light, silky, and doubles in volume.
    • The foam should remain pourable rather than becoming stiff like whipped cream.
    • No frother? Pour everything into a tightly sealed mason jar and shake vigorously for about 2 minutes until slightly thickened.

    Step 4: Assemble the Drink

    • Slowly spoon or pour the pumpkin cold foam over each glass of cold brew.
    • The foam will float beautifully across the top before gradually blending into the coffee.

    Step 5: Garnish

    • Finish each drink with a light sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice.
    • Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade Starbucks favorite.

      • Tips for the Best Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew

      Use real pumpkin puree. Be sure to purchase 100% pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling.
      Don't over-froth the cream. You're looking for a silky cold foam, not whipped cream.
      Use quality cold brew. Smooth cold brew creates the closest Starbucks flavor.
      Serve immediately so you can enjoy the beautiful layered presentation.

      Variations

      Dairy-Free Version

      Replace the heavy cream and milk with:

      Extra Pumpkin Flavor

      Increase the pumpkin puree to 3 tablespoons for an even richer pumpkin taste.

      Sweeter Coffee

      Add an additional tablespoon of vanilla syrup directly to the cold brew.

      Extra Spice

      Sprinkle cinnamon, nutmeg, or extra pumpkin pie spice over the finished drink.
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