Starbucks Cold Foam (Printable)

A smooth, airy cold foam crafted from heavy cream and vanilla syrup to elevate chilled coffee beverages.

# What You Need:

→ Cold Foam

01 - 1/3 cup cold heavy cream
02 - 2 tbsp cold 2% milk
03 - 1 tbsp vanilla syrup (store-bought or homemade)

# Directions:

01 - Add the heavy cream, milk, and vanilla syrup into a tall, narrow glass or a milk frother.
02 - Use a handheld milk frother, electric whisk, or vigorously shake 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 Tips:

01 -
  • It transforms ordinary iced coffee into a café-quality drink you can make at home in under a minute.
  • The vanilla-sweetened foam is addictively creamy and adds a sophisticated touch that feels indulgent.
  • No fancy equipment needed—a jar and elbow grease work just as well as any milk frother.
02 -
  • Temperature is non-negotiable—warm cream won't whip into foam, so everything must be chilled before you start.
  • Don't overshake the jar or over-froth; you want fluffy foam, not separated butter, which happens if you go too far.
  • Serve immediately after making because the foam begins to deflate within a few minutes, and that pristine texture is the whole point.
03 -
  • If you prefer a lighter, airier foam, increase the milk to three tablespoons and reduce the cream slightly—it won't be quite as rich but will feel almost cloud-like.
  • Shaking in a jar gives you more control over the final texture than a frother; you can feel when it reaches peak fluffiness and stop before it breaks down.
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