This Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew Starbucks copycat recipe is so easy, you can make it in less than 5 minutes so try it today!
I can't believe fall is almost over! Starbucks has officially released their winter drinks, but they're still offering fall coffees. In addition to the pumpkin spice latte, Starbucks came out with a new drink this year – the Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew.
The original Starbucks recipe uses a pumpkin syrup. If you're looking to make that I found a recipe here or you can purchase a similar sauce here. I haven't personally tried those yet because this quick method is so, so easy. Six ingredients and five minutes and you have your coffee.
The nice thing about making this drink at home is it is completely customizable. I personally find the Starbucks version very sweet, and very vanilla-y. But, when you make it yourself you can adjust it to your liking. Plus, it's very easy to make low carb and vegan!
So, with a few more weeks of fall before Christmas takes over, grab a some cinnamon bread or a pumpkin cupcake and whip up a batch of this delicious and easy fall coffee today!
Ingredients
- Cream or Half and Half – I personally think a mix of heavy whipping cream thinned out with a bit half-and-half or milk of gives it the most similar texture to actual Starbucks but you can use whatever milk you want. If you're looking for a dairy free alternative, oat milk seems to whip up the best. It won't be as thick and creamy are cream or half and half, but it will still taste delicious!
- Vanilla Syrup (optional) – You can substitute 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, or omit entirely
- Pumpkin Pie Spice – or use a mix of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and clove
- Cold Brew or Iced Coffee – If you’re interested in making homemade cold brew, here is a tutorial. I personally find iced coffee works just fine, or you can always buy Starbucks Cold Brew. It’s also great on hot coffee!
How to Make
This is so easy to make. You add all the ingredients to a bowl and mix. Then, when ready pour it over your coffee and top with more pumpkin pie spice.
You can use a frother like in the photos, use a blender, or hand whisk:
- Frother: these frothers are so fun for making fancy coffee at home and they’re only 15 dollars on Amazon! If you like cappuccinos or frothed milk in your coffee this is a great and affordable tool to have.
- Blend: You can blend this with a regular blender or smoothie blender
- Whisk: While it will take some arm work and time, you can whisk it up by hand.
Tips for Making This Recipe
- You can substitute any type of regular or non-dairy milk in this recipe but whipping cream thinned with milk or half and half gives the most Starbucks like consistency.
- If using all cream, do not over froth. As with whipped cream it can curdle if mixed too much.
- This recipe is completely customizable. Want it less sweet, add less sugar. Don't like vanilla syrup? Use 1/2 tsp vanilla extract or skip it all together.
- You can easily half or double this recipe as desired.
- The cold foam will last a day or two in the fridge. If it separates a bit, you can remix as needed.
Vegan and Low Carb Pumpkin Cream
- Vegan: You can substitute your favorite non-dairy milk in this recipe. Oat milk tends to froth the best, the flavors will be there no matter what milk you're using. Canned Coconut milk froths well too, but it will have a coconut flavor to it.
- Low Carb/Keto: use a sugar substitute and sugar free syrup
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Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew
INGREDIENTS
Pumpkin Cream
- 1/3 cup cream or half and half plus more to thin, optional
- 2-3 tsp sugar more or less to taste
- 2 tsp vanilla syrup optional, see notes
- 1 tbsp pumpkin puree
- ⅛ tsp pumpkin pie spice plus more for topping
- Pinch salt
Cold Brew
- 16 oz cold brew or iced coffee
- vanilla syrup optional
Instructions
- Add all ingredients into bowl. Mix using a whisk or frother until frothed. You can also mix in a blender. If using heavy cream, try not to overmix or it can curdle.
- Add a splash of vanilla syrup to coffee (optional).
- Top coffee with pumpkin cream.
- Sprinkle more pumpkin pie spice on the pumpkin cream and serve.
Notes
- You can substitute any type of regular or non-dairy milk in this recipe but whipping cream thinned with milk or half and half gives the most Starbucks like consistency.
- If using all cream, do not over froth. As with whipped cream it can curdle if mixed too much.
- This recipe is completely customizable. Want it less sweet, add less sugar. Don’t like vanilla syrup? Use vanilla extract or skip it all together.
- You can easily half or double this recipe as desired.
- The cold foam will last a day or two in the fridge. If it separates a bit, you can remix as needed.
- For Vegan Pumpkin Cream: substitute your favorite non-dairy milk in this recipe. Oat milk tends to froth the best, the flavors will be there no matter what milk you’re using. Canned Coconut milk froths well too, but it will have a coconut flavor to it.
- For Low Carb/Keto: use your favorite sugar substitute and sugar free syrup
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