Pumpkin Cold Foam

5 from 8 votes

Learn how to make a barista style pumpkin cold foam with just 10 minutes of active time in the kitchen. Serve this fall-inspired coffee with some cold brew and a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice on top.

Prep Time10

Cook Time5

Cooling Time2

Total Time2 10

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Servings: serving

Calories: 309kcal

Author: Jessica Mode

Equipment

Ingredients

⅓ cup firmly packed light brown sugar
⅓ cup pure maple syrup
¼ cup canned pumpkin puree
¼ cup water
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice plus more for garnish
2 ounces heavy cream
1 ounce 2% milk
1 cup cold brew for serving

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Instructions

Add brown sugar, maple syrup, pumpkin puree, water, and pumpkin pie spice to a small saucepan and whisk together.
Cook over medium heat until the mixture reaches a boil, about 3–4 minutes. Once boiling, cook for an additional 60 seconds, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens.
Allow pumpkin syrup to cool in the saucepan, then transfer to a clean reusable bottle and seal tightly with a lid. Place in the refrigerator overnight or until it's completely cool.
Add heavy cream, 2% milk, and 1 ounce (30 ml) of pumpkin syrup to a high powdered blender. Blend until a thick foam has formed, about 45 seconds.
To serve, add ice to a serving glass along with cold brew coffee and additional pumpkin syrup or maple syrup to sweeten to taste. Top with pumpkin cold foam mixture, and optionally, sprinkle with additional pumpkin pie spice.

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Notes

The pumpkin syrup yields ¾ cup (6 ounces), which is enough for 6 drinks if you only add it to the cold foam. Store the syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 7–14 days to make pumpkin cold foam for your coffee throughout the week.

Don't combine the pumpkin syrup with the milk and cream while it's still hot. This will cause the cold foam to curdle.

If you don't have a blender, you can also hand whisk the mixture vigorously for 1–2 minutes until you've achieved a thick foam. A milk frother also works in a pinch, but the cold foam will not be as thick.

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