Starbucks Cold Foam Topper (Printable View)

A smooth, cloud-like cold foam made with heavy cream and vanilla syrup to elevate iced coffees and brews.

# 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 It:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You will save five dollars every morning and still get that coffee shop experience at home
  • The texture transforms ordinary iced coffee into something that feels like a special treat
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  • Overwhipping turns the mixture into butter, so stop as soon as you see soft, pillowy peaks forming
  • The foam starts losing texture after about twenty minutes, so make it right before you plan to drink it
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  • A handheld frother gives you more control than an electric whisk, which can overwhip before you realize what is happening
  • Making your own vanilla syrup saves money and tastes cleaner than most store bought versions
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