Starbucks Cold Foam Topping (Printable)

Creamy, vanilla-infused cold foam to elevate iced beverages with smooth, airy texture in minutes.

# Components:

→ Cold Foam

01 - 1/3 cup heavy cream, cold
02 - 2 tablespoons 2% milk, cold
03 - 1 tablespoon vanilla syrup

# Directions:

01 - Add heavy cream, milk, and vanilla syrup into a tall, narrow glass or milk frother.
02 - Whip using a handheld milk frother, electric whisk, or shake vigorously in a sealed jar for 30 to 60 seconds until thickened and doubled in volume.
03 - Spoon the cold foam gently over iced coffee or cold brew and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You'll save serious money without sacrificing that coffee shop experience
  • The texture is incredibly luxe, like eating a sweet cloud that slowly melts into your coffee
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  • Cold ingredients are absolutely non-negotiable—warm cream will not foam properly no matter how long you whip it
  • The foam starts losing its texture after about 10 minutes, so make it right before you drink
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  • A mason jar works beautifully if you don't have a frother—just shake vigorously for 60 seconds
  • Make homemade vanilla syrup in big batches so you're always ready for foam cravings
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