About This Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold FoamThis vanilla sweet cream cold foam is a copycat recipe of Starbucks’ popular drink topping! If you’ve never tried it before, you’re in for a treat. Why? Show
The cold foam is also spiked with vanilla syrup, boosting any coffee or drink recipe with sweetness and flavor! Why You Should Make The RecipeHere are all the reasons to make this copycat Starbucks recipe: Vanilla sweet cream cold foam is a fun, easy recipe to switch up your morning coffee routine.I love finding new ways to switch up my morning coffee routine. Whether it’s trying new recipes like dalgona coffee or adding new flavors like in this iced pistachio latte, it keeps things fresh and exciting! This recipe is a “Starbucks barista approved” copycat of Starbucks’ popular ingredient.Full disclosure: I did not develop this recipe myself. Instead, I was inspired to search for it online after watching a TikTok in which a Starbucks barista ranted against the ingredient. He claimed that adding vanilla sweet cream cold foam to your drink was a rip-off. Why? It was basically whipped cream watered down with milk. He advised customers to skip the ingredient, and just ask for whipped cream instead (as whipped cream is free!). Intrigued, I decided to Google the recipe to confirm if it was indeed just “watered down” heavy whipping cream and milk. This Reddit thread written by a Starbucks barista confirms it. The barista also shared their recipe for single serve vanilla sweet cream cold foam, which I’m sharing a modified version of below. Making vanilla sweet cream cold foam at home will save you money!I mentioned a TikTok earlier where a Starbucks barista ranted against people ordering cold foam. He specifically advised people to order whipped cream instead. Why? At Starbucks whipped cream is a free topping. But cold foam adds an additional $1.25 to your drink! And when you’re already paying $4 to $5 for the drink, that’s QUITE the markup. So, I’d like to take that a step further. I’m a big fan of making creative coffee drinks at home (see: my recipes for Dalgona Coffee, Iced Pistachio Latte, and Vietnamese Egg Coffee) to save money. Because you can buy the ingredients for everything in bulk, it ends up much cheaper than spending the $5+ everyday to buy a drink at Starbucks! Ingredients and SubstitutionsNow that I’ve convinced you to make the recipe, here’s everything you need: Shopping List For Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Foam Recipe
And let’s talk about some key ingredients and their potential substitutions: MilkYou need 2 Tablespoons 2% dairy milk. The Best Kind of Milk For Making Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold FoamStarbucks typically makes their drinks with 2% dairy milk unless otherwise specified. If you’re looking to recreate more classic Starbucks drink experience, I recommend using 2% dairy milk! That being said, I also found another TikTok in which a Starbucks barista claimed that Starbucks Cold Foam is made with nonfat milk. He claimed that nonfat milk foams better than 2% milk! However, according to this Reddit thread, there’s a distinction between Starbucks Cold Foam and Starbucks Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Foam. Baristas make Cold Foam with nonfat milk, and and Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Foam with 2% milk. Vanilla SyrupYou need 1 Tablespoon vanilla syrup. The Best Kind of Vanilla Syrup For Making Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold FoamAccording to Starbucks baristas, Starbucks uses Fontana Vanilla Syrup in their beverages. Which is confusing to me, because they also apparently sell this Starbucks Naturally Flavored Vanilla Syrup online? I’m pretty sure that it’s just repackaged Fontana Vanilla Syrup, though. In any case, if you want to stay true to the Starbucks experience, use Fontana Vanilla Syrup or Starbucks’ Naturally Flavored Vanilla Syrup! I, on the other hand, am not that committed. I’ve used Monin, Torani, and even my own homemade simple syrup (spiked with Nielsen Massey vanilla paste) to make the cold foam in the past. All were delicious. How To Make Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold FoamWatch the short video below to see the basic steps for making the recipe:
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Did you make this recipe? Please leave a comment and rating for the recipe using the form below! Your ratings make it easier to find the recipe online, and I’m always looking for ways to improve Hummingbird High. NEVER miss a recipeNO TIME TO BAKE?!Over the past several years of running Hummingbird High, I kept a crucial aspect of my life hidden from my readers: I had a full-time, extremely demanding job in the tech world. In my debut cookbook, Weeknight Baking, I finally reveal the secrets to baking delicious desserts on a tight schedule. LEARN MORE > What is vanilla sweet cream cold foam made of?Cold foam is made with just skim milk and vanilla simple syrup. The resulting foam is lightly sweet and very, well, foamy! It has a ton of tiny bubbles, and isn't very creamy. It's very light, and sits right on top of your cold coffee.
What is substitute vanilla sweet cream cold foam?Pour 3 tablespoons of heavy cream, 2 tablespoons of 2 percent reduced-fat milk, and one tablespoon of vanilla syrup into a small mason jar. Shake until the mixture is smooth and pour it over the iced coffee of your choice.
Can I make my own cold foam?Cold foam with a blender:
Pour milk into a blender cup. Place the blender cup onto your machine. Turn on the machine and slowly increase the blade speed until at full speed. Once fluffy and smooth (about two minutes), your cold foam is ready to use.
What is in Starbucks vanilla sweet cream?Sweet cream cold foam is a mixture of vanilla syrup, 2% milk, and heavy cream that is whipped in a cold foam blender. This is what sits at the top of the iced drinks. The milk slowly starts cascading into the drink while the sweetened, foamy cream sits at the top, making each sip absolute perfection.
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