Cold Foam Recipe

So let me paint you a little picture. It’s a Saturday morning in my kitchen, early enough that the sunlight is still stretching through the windows in these long, golden stripes. I’ve got my coffee mug in one hand, and in the other? A frother that’s about to work some magic. That’s kinda how this cold foam recipe became part of my everyday routine.

I used to be one of those people who’d hit the drive-thru just to get that silky cloud of sweet cream floating on top of an iced coffee. Starbucks really had me wrapped around their little green straw. But one day, after seeing that extra $1.25 charge for a splash of foam (come on now), I figured… maybe it’s time to whip up my own version. Literally.

That’s where this sweet cream cold foam recipe was born. And let me tell you — if you’re into chill treats like my Ninja Creami recipe or that throwback snow ice cream, you’ll totally appreciate this one too. It’s honestly so easy — like, dangerously easy. You only need a few things: whole milk, a splash of heavy cream, a bit of vanilla, and a sprinkle of powdered sugar. Give it all a whirl with a frother or a quick shake in a jar, and boom — you’ve got yourself a fancy coffee topper that rivals anything from the coffee shop.

That’s where this sweet cream cold foam recipe was born. It’s honestly so easy — like, dangerously easy. You only need a few things: whole milk, a splash of heavy cream, a bit of vanilla, and a sprinkle of powdered sugar. Give it all a whirl with a frother or a quick shake in a jar, and boom — you’ve got yourself a fancy coffee topper that rivals anything from the coffee shop.

What I love most is how flexible this is. You can swap out the heavy cream for something lighter if you’re trying to cut back — almond milk works surprisingly well, though it won’t be quite as creamy. This is also my go-to cold foam recipe without heavy cream when I’m running low. And if you want to go vanilla all the way? Add a touch more extract, and boom — you’ve got the perfect vanilla cold foam recipe too.

And hey, if you’re wondering whether a frother’s really worth it — let me just say this: once you’ve used one, you’ll find yourself frothing everything. But no worries if you don’t have one. Just grab a mason jar, screw the lid on tight, and give it a good ol’ shake. I’ve done that plenty of times when I didn’t feel like pulling out gadgets.

Best part? This stuff doesn’t just sit pretty on iced coffee. It blends into hot drinks just as well, giving every sip that silky-sweet upgrade. But I will say, don’t let it sit too long — cold foam does separate if you let it hang out. Not a dealbreaker though. Just give it a quick stir and you’re back in business.

FAQs

How to make cold foam at home?

Add milk, cream, vanilla, and powdered sugar to a jar or glass, then shake it like you mean it or hit it with a frother until it gets all thick and fluffy.

What is cold foam made of?

Most times, it’s just milk and cream with something sweet like vanilla and sugar. The texture? Think light whipped cream but still pourable.

How to make foam at home?

You can use a milk frother, a French press, or even a tightly sealed jar. Shake or pump it till it gets airy.

What milk is best for cold foam?

Whole milk gives you the richest foam, but 2%, oat, or almond can work too. Just don’t expect it to be quite as creamy.

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