Starbucks Cold Foam (Print Version)

A creamy, airy topping made with cold heavy cream and vanilla syrup to enhance chilled coffees.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cold Foam

01 - 1/3 cup cold heavy cream
02 - 2 tablespoons cold 2% milk
03 - 1 tablespoon vanilla syrup (store-bought or homemade)

# How to Make:

01 - Pour the heavy cream, 2% milk, and vanilla syrup into a tall, narrow glass or milk frother.
02 - Using a handheld milk frother, electric whisk, or by shaking vigorously in a tightly sealed jar, whip the mixture for 30 to 60 seconds until it thickens, becomes smooth, and doubles in volume.
03 - Gently spoon the cold foam over iced coffee or cold brew and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It transforms ordinary iced coffee into a café-quality drink in under a minute.
  • The cloud-like texture makes every sip feel indulgent without any complicated technique.
  • You probably have everything already hiding in your fridge.
02 -
  • Temperature is everything—warm cream will never foam properly, so make sure both your cream and milk come straight from the fridge.
  • Timing matters more than method; whether you use a frother, whisk, or jar, stop the second it doubles in volume or you'll end up with separated, grainy texture.
03 -
  • A milk frother is cheap and makes this foolproof, but a sealed jar and vigorous arm strength works just as well if you're already committed to the bit.
  • If you're making this for guests, whip the foam right before serving and watch their faces when they taste how café-quality your kitchen actually is.
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