Starbucks Cold Foam Luxurious (Print)

A creamy, smooth cold foam made with heavy cream and vanilla syrup to top iced beverages.

# Components:

→ 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 cold heavy cream, 2% milk, and vanilla syrup into a tall, narrow glass or milk frother.
02 - Using a handheld milk frother, electric whisk, or by shaking vigorously in a tightly sealed jar, whip the mixture for 30 to 60 seconds until it thickens, appears smooth, and roughly doubles in volume.
03 - Gently spoon the cold foam over iced coffee or cold brew and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It transforms ordinary cold brew into a café-quality drink without leaving home.
  • Takes five minutes total—faster than a coffee shop line and way cheaper.
  • The foam stays silky and thick, not watery or deflated within minutes.
02 -
  • Everything must be cold—room-temperature ingredients will never whip into proper foam no matter how hard you work.
  • Serve immediately; foam starts to settle and thin within a few minutes, so timing is your friend.
03 -
  • For lighter, airier foam, increase the milk proportion and reduce the cream slightly—it won't be quite as rich, but it'll feel even more luxurious.
  • If your foam isn't thickening, your cream or milk wasn't cold enough; start over with ingredients straight from the coldest part of your fridge.
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