Strawberry Cold Foam Recipe

A close of up a tall cold brew coffee topped with a generous portion of strawberry cold foam, a strawberry for garnish, and a straw.

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Learn how to make strawberry cold foam at home! This easy copycat uses homemade strawberry syrup for a frothy topping on cold brew or iced coffee.

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Servings: Serving

Calories: 226kcal

Author: Meredith

Equipment

Handheld Frother

Ingredients

Strawberry Cold Foam

2 Tablespoons strawberry syrup
2 Tablespoons heavy cream
2 Tablespoons low-fat milk (skim or 2% milk)
⅛ teaspoon vanilla extract

Strawberry Cold Brew

ice cubes
8-12 oz cold brew coffee (depends on glass size, fill glass ¾ full)

Instructions

Strawberry Cold Foam

Add your ingredients. Pour the all cold foam ingredients into a medium-sized liquid measuring cup (or small container).
2 Tablespoons strawberry syrup, 2 Tablespoons heavy cream, 2 Tablespoons low-fat milk, ⅛ teaspoon vanilla extract
Froth until fluffy. Submerge your handheld frother into the mixture and turn it on. Be patient! It takes about 2 to 4 minutes for the foam to reach the perfect consistency, which is thicker and airier than when you started.
You'll know it's ready when the mixture has nearly doubled in size and looks thick, cloud-like, and pourable. Stop before it turns into whipped cream consistency.

Strawberry Cold Brew

Add ice and cold brew to a glass. Add ice to a tall glass and fill it ¾ of the way full with cold brew coffee.
Top with strawberry foam.
Sip and enjoy!

Notes

Recipe Variations and Substitutions

Add a splash of almond extract. A teeny-tiny (less than ⅛ teaspoon) bit of almond extract paired with the strawberry creates a lovely, subtle flavor combination.
Swap the milk type. If you want to go dairy-free, barista-blend oat milk or a mix of almond milk and full-fat coconut cream work best. That said, while I've frothed oat milk for lattes before, I haven't tested dairy-free cold foam myself, so you may need to play with the ratios a bit to get the texture just right! Please note doing so won't make an exact replica of the Starbucks version, but it will still be delicious.
Drizzle with chocolate sauce or add a sprinkle of grated chocolate. Both of these pair beautifully with strawberry and adds a touch of indulgence.
Top with freeze-dried strawberries. Sprinkle crushed freeze-dried strawberries on top of the foam for extra texture and flavor.

Expert Tips

Make sure to use a liquid measuring cup (or vessel for frothing) that has at least 2x the capacity needed for frothing the cold foam. Your cold foam ingredients will at least double in volume when frothing! Using a large enough container helps ensure no mess over the sides (I've made this mess, you don't need to).

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