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Creamy pumpkin cold foam

How to Make the Perfect Pumpkin Cold Foam Recipe at Home


  • Author: ZACK
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Pumpkin cold foam isn’t just a topping; it’s an experience. This velvety, lightly sweetened foam infused with real pumpkin and warm spices transforms any coffee or cold brew into a festive fall treat. With its creamy texture and cozy pumpkin spice flavors, it’s the perfect way to bring the essence of autumn to your daily cup.


Ingredients

Scale

For the Pumpkin Cold Foam:

  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup 2% milk (or any preferred milk)
  • 2 tablespoons pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup or vanilla syrup
  • ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Pumpkin Spice Syrup (Optional, for Extra Flavor):

  • ½ cup water
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons pumpkin purée
  • ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Make the Pumpkin Spice Syrup (Optional):

  1. Combine water, brown sugar, granulated sugar, pumpkin purée, and pumpkin pie spice in a small saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Stir continuously and bring to a gentle simmer. Let it cook for about 5 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
  3. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract, and strain the syrup through a fine mesh strainer to remove solids.
  4. Let it cool completely before using. Store in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Make the Pumpkin Cold Foam:

  1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine heavy cream, milk, pumpkin purée, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla extract.
  2. Use a milk frother to whip the mixture until it becomes light, airy, and doubles in volume. (If using a blender, pulse for 20–30 seconds until frothy.)
  3. If the foam is too thick, add a splash of milk and continue frothing until the desired consistency is reached.

Assemble Your Drink:

  1. Fill a tall glass with cold brew or iced coffee and add ice.
  2. Sweeten with vanilla syrup or the prepared pumpkin spice syrup if desired.
  3. Spoon the pumpkin cold foam on top, letting it float over the coffee.
  4. Garnish with a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon for the perfect fall touch.
  5. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

  • For a dairy-free option, use oat milk, almond milk, or coconut cream instead of heavy cream and milk.
  • For a stronger pumpkin flavor, add an extra teaspoon of pumpkin purée.
  • To make it sugar-free, use sugar-free vanilla syrup or a sugar substitute like monk fruit sweetener.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Coffee Topping
  • Method: Blending
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: ¼ cup foam
  • Calories: 120 kcal
  • Sugar: 9g
  • Sodium: 20mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

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