Description
This Starbucks-inspired Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew recipe offers a rich and creamy pumpkin-flavored topping made from heavy cream, pumpkin puree, and warm spices, layered over smooth cold brew coffee. Perfect for fall, this refreshing drink combines the boldness of coffee with the cozy flavors of pumpkin pie spice and vanilla syrup, delivering a deliciously indulgent yet easy-to-make beverage at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Pumpkin Cream Topping
- 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 tbsp pumpkin puree
- 1–2 tbsp vanilla syrup (or maple syrup/simple syrup as alternatives)
- 1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice
Cold Brew Coffee
- 2 cups cold brew coffee (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tbsp vanilla syrup (optional, for sweetening the cold brew)
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Prepare the Pumpkin Cream (Blender method): Add the heavy whipping cream, milk, pumpkin puree, vanilla syrup, and pumpkin pie spice into a blender. Blend on medium speed for about 30 seconds until the mixture is smooth and slightly thickened.
- Prepare the Pumpkin Cream (Handheld frother method): In a tall glass, combine the heavy whipping cream, milk, pumpkin puree, vanilla syrup, and pumpkin pie spice. Use a handheld milk frother to froth the mixture for 30-40 seconds until fluffy and creamy.
- Prepare the Pumpkin Cream (Jar shaking method): Add the heavy whipping cream, milk, pumpkin puree, vanilla syrup, and pumpkin pie spice into a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 30-45 seconds until mixture is well combined and frothy.
- Assemble the Drink: Divide the cold brew coffee evenly into two glasses filled with ice. Add vanilla syrup to each glass if you prefer a sweeter drink and stir briefly to combine.
- Top with Pumpkin Cream: Spoon or pour half of the prepared pumpkin cream onto each glass to create a creamy layer on top. Sprinkle additional pumpkin pie spice on the cream for garnish and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of vanilla syrup according to your taste preference.
- Use dairy or non-dairy milk to customize the cream topping as desired.
- For a thicker cream, use cold heavy cream and avoid over-blending to maintain a whipped texture.
- Cold brew coffee can be homemade or store-bought; use strong cold brew for best flavor contrast.
- This drink is best served immediately to enjoy the cream topping’s fluffy texture before it blends with the coffee.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: pumpkin cream cold brew, pumpkin cold brew, Starbucks pumpkin cold brew recipe, pumpkin coffee drink, fall coffee recipe, pumpkin spice drink, iced coffee
