Sweet Cream Cold Foam Recipe

This vanilla sweet cream cold foam recipe is so easy! Find out how to make sweet cream cold foam at home without a frother with this Starbucks cold foam recipe! Then you'll know how to make vanilla sweet cream cold brew at home, whenever you like! And if you like this, you've got to try my Lemon Lavender Cookies, my Banana Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins, and my Iced Sugar Cookie Almond Milk Latte (Starbucks Copycat)!

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Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Foam Recipe (Starbucks Copycat)

If you've ever wondered how to make sweet cream cold foam without heavy cream, you're in luck! It couldn't be easier. With just a few ingredients you'll be making indulgent iced coffee creations at home in no time! It's the best way to indulge while saving money!

I love this vanilla sweet cream cold foam over cold brew coffee drinks and lots of ice, but since you're making it at home you can make it your own! Try it over iced chai, iced matcha, or any cold drinks you like!

How to Make Sweet Cream Cold Foam Without Heavy Cream

The best thing about this recipe is that you don't need heavy whipping cream! You can use half-and-half, or any type of dairy milk to make this Starbucks cold foam recipe -- even skim milk! Or if you have heavy cream, that works too for a richer version of this easy treat! It's such an easy way to step up your cold coffee or tea!

What is sweet cream cold foam made of?

This copycat Starbucks vanilla sweet cream cold foam is a recipe made with just three simple ingredients -- in fact you could probably make it with what you have on hand right now!

• half-and-half - for a little richness, I used half-and-half in my cold foam. I find it makes a fluffy, yet creamy foam. But if you're wondering how to make cold foam with heavy cream, no worries! The instructions are the same!
• powdered sugar - just for a bit of sweetness and to help built a frothy consistency, we're using some powdered sugar. If you prefer, you can use a sugar substitute, simple syrup, or leave it out completely!
• vanilla bean paste - I love the amazing vanilla flavor that comes from vanilla bean paste. It's perfect in this Starbucks cold foam recipe.

How to Make Vanilla Cold Foam: Tools

You can use a handheld milk frother for this recipe, which I find to be the easiest way to make it! But if you don't have one, see below for tips on how to make sweet cream cold foam at home without a handheld frother!

How do you make cold foam at home?

If you've got a couple minutes to spare, you could be two minutes away from enjoying this vanilla sweet cream cold foam! Check the recipe card below for more details, but here are the basic steps for this easy recipe:

Hint: Serve the foam as soon as it's done -- it deflates a bit the longer it sits. I like to have my iced coffee poured before I start making my vanilla sweet cream cold foam so that I can serve the foam right away.

Is sweet cream cold foam made from heavy cream?

If you don't have half-and-half, you can make this vanilla sweet cream cold foam recipe with lots of different types of milks:

• Heavy Cream - produces a thicker, creamy texture, much like whipped cream.
• Whole, Lowfat, or Skim Milk - provides a lighter, fluffier consistency.
• Non-dairy milk - using a nondairy milk that's high in protein, such as soy milk or a plant milk that has been protein-enriched is your best bet to get the best foaming result.

How to Make Sweet Cream Cold Foam at Home Without a Frother

If you don't have a handheld electric milk frother, you can still easily make this vanilla sweet cream cold foam! You can shake the mixture up in a mason jar or another airtight container, or use a whisk or hand mixer to whip it up in a bowl. Or you can just toss it all into a blender!

If you have a French press, you can also place the mixture into it and pump the handle up and down about 40 times, or until the mixture is thick and foamy.

How to Make Sweet Cream Cold Foam in a Blender

Here's how to make vanilla cold foam another way -- using a blender or an immersion blender is a super easy way to enjoy a Starbucks sweet cream cold brew at home! Just pour your milk mixture into your blender cup instead of frothing with a handheld frother. Blend on high speed until light and frothy, about 30-60 seconds. And you're ready to enjoy!

How to Make Vanilla Cold Foam Variations

If you want to switch up the flavors for your Starbucks sweet cream cold brew foam, it's so easy!

• Chocolate - add 1 teaspoon of unsweetened cocoa powder for a chocolatey twist!
• Cinnamon - add a few pinches of ground cinnamon before foaming, plus a few sprinkles of cinnamon sugar on top!
• No Sugar Added - feel free to use a powdered sugar substitute to make this a lower-sugar treat!
• Flavored - add a teaspoon or two of flavored simple syrup to your mixture! A lavender or jasmine syrup would be a great twist!

Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Foam Calories

The nutritional information for this sweet cream cold foam recipe will vary depending on what type of milk and sugar you use, but if you follow it with half and half and powdered sugar as written, one serving will contain 115 calories. You can check the recipe card below for more nutrition information!

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Pairing

This vanilla sweet cream cold foam is the perfect addition to a brunch spread! These are my favorite dishes to serve with this vanilla sweet cream cold foam recipe:

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Last Updated on July 2, 2023 by Chenée Lewis