Starbucks Cold Foam Luxurious (Printable)

Rich cold foam topping made with heavy cream and vanilla syrup to elevate iced coffee and cold brews.

# What You 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)

# Directions:

01 - Add the heavy cream, 2% milk, and vanilla syrup into 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 foam is thick, smooth, and doubled in volume.
03 - Gently spoon the cold foam over iced coffee or cold brew and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • That café-quality foam costs nothing to make and takes five minutes flat from your own kitchen.
  • It transforms ordinary iced coffee into something that feels like a small daily luxury without any special equipment or skills.
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  • Temperature is everything—warm cream will not foam properly, so keep both liquids cold and use an ice-cold glass if you have time.
  • Don't overthink the mixing method; whether you use a frother, electric whisk, or a sealed jar, 30 to 60 seconds of vigorous action is all you need.
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  • Keep your cream and milk in the coldest part of your fridge, and chill your glass for a minute before pouring—cold ingredients foam significantly better and faster.
  • If making multiple servings, whip one batch at a time rather than doubling the recipe, as larger volumes can be trickier to get right.
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