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Copycat Starbucks Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew: Easy Homemade Recipe

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This copycat Starbucks pumpkin cream cold brew recipe is the result of a lot of trial and error, and it’s the one I come back to every single fall. It’s simple enough for a weekday morning, but special enough to serve to guests who’ll think you’re some kind of coffee wizard.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (cold)
  • 1/4 cup whole milk (cold)
  • 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon xanthan gum (optional)
  • 1 cup cold brew concentrate
  • 1/2 cup water or milk (to taste)
  • Ice cubes

Instructions

  1. Make the pumpkin cream foam. In a small bowl or liquid measuring cup, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, and a pinch of salt. If you’re using xanthan gum, sprinkle it in now. Whisk or froth until the mixture is thick and frothy, about 30-60 seconds. It should look like a thick, pourable cream — think of the texture of a milkshake. If it’s too thin, whisk it a little longer. If it’s too thick, add a splash more milk.
  2. Fill your glass with ice. Use a tall glass and fill it almost to the top with ice cubes. The more ice, the better. It keeps the drink cold and prevents the cream from sinking.
  3. Pour the cold brew. Pour the cold brew concentrate over the ice, then add the water or milk. Stir gently to combine. You want the coffee to be well-mixed before you add the cream.
  4. Layer the pumpkin cream. Slowly pour the pumpkin cream foam over the back of a spoon onto the top of the cold brew. This helps it float on top rather than sinking. Start in the center and work your way out. The cream should sit beautifully on top of the coffee.
  5. Add a final garnish. Sprinkle a tiny pinch of pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon over the top of the foam. It looks pretty and adds a little extra flavor.
  6. Serve immediately. This drink is best enjoyed right away, while the foam is still thick and cold. Give it a gentle stir if you want to mix the cream into the coffee, or sip it through the foam for that perfect first taste.

Notes

For the best results, use a high-quality cold brew concentrate. Keep everything cold. Don’t over-froth the cream; it should be thick and pourable, not stiff. Make the pumpkin cream foam right before serving. If your foam isn’t thickening, it might be because your cream isn’t cold enough. Don’t skip the salt.

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