Creamy Pumpkin Cold Foam Cold Brew Recipe with Salted Caramel Twist
A cozy fall-inspired cold brew coffee topped with creamy pumpkin-flavored cold foam and a salted caramel drizzle, perfect for chilly mornings and seasonal enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-16 hours (cold brew steeping)
- Total Time: 12 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240ml) cold brew coffee, chilled
- ½ cup (120ml) whole milk or a mix of whole milk and heavy cream (or oat milk for dairy-free)
- 2 tablespoons (30g) pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon (12g) granulated sugar or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) salted caramel sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- A pinch of ground cinnamon
- A small pinch of sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- Prepare the cold brew: Combine 1 cup (85g) coarsely ground coffee with 4 cups (960ml) cold filtered water in a jar or cold brew maker. Steep overnight (12-16 hours) in the fridge. Strain through a fine mesh or coffee filter.
- Mix the pumpkin milk base: In a small bowl, whisk together ½ cup (120ml) milk, 2 tablespoons (30g) pumpkin puree, 1 tablespoon (12g) sugar or maple syrup, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, and a pinch of cinnamon until smooth and sugar dissolves (about 2 minutes).
- Froth the pumpkin milk: Pour the pumpkin milk mixture into a milk frother or tall container. Froth or blend on high speed for 30-45 seconds until thick, creamy foam forms. If using a jar, shake vigorously for 1-2 minutes until dense but light foam forms.
- Assemble the drink: Fill a tall glass with 1 cup (240ml) cold brew coffee, leaving room at the top for foam. Slowly spoon or pour the pumpkin cold foam over the coffee to create a thick layer.
- Add salted caramel: Drizzle 2 tablespoons (30ml) salted caramel sauce over the foam. Sprinkle a tiny pinch of sea salt on top to balance sweetness.
- Serve immediately: Enjoy with a straw or stir gently to combine flavors. Best served fresh to keep foam texture intact.
Notes
Use whole milk or a mix with cream for best foam texture. For dairy-free, use oat or almond milk and dairy-free caramel sauce. Chill milk before frothing but do not freeze. Adjust pumpkin puree amount carefully to avoid heavy foam. Serve immediately for best foam texture. Store cold brew separately up to 3 days; froth pumpkin milk fresh before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tall glass (about
- Calories: 150200
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 90
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
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