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Cold Foam Recipes at Home

Cafe-quality cold foam starts with one thing: the right ratio. These tested recipes cover classic, sweet cream, vanilla, and every flavored foam — plus a no-frother method.

All cold foam recipes & guides

How to Make Cold FoamCOLD FOAM

How to Make Cold Foam

Learn how to make cold foam at home in under 5 minutes. The 3:1 cream-to-milk ratio gives thi…

5 min Easy
Vanilla Cold FoamCOLD FOAM

Vanilla Cold Foam

Make vanilla cold foam at home with heavy cream, 2% milk, and pure vanilla extract in just 3…

3 min Easy
Sweet Cream Cold FoamCOLD FOAM

Sweet Cream Cold Foam

Copy Starbucks sweet cream cold foam at home with heavy cream, whole milk, and vanilla syrup.…

3 min Easy
Salted Caramel Cold FoamCOLD FOAM

Salted Caramel Cold Foam

Make salted caramel cold foam at home with heavy cream, caramel syrup, and a pinch of flaky s…

5 min Easy
Pumpkin Cream Cold FoamCOLD FOAM

Pumpkin Cream Cold Foam

Make pumpkin cream cold foam at home with real pumpkin puree, heavy cream, and pumpkin pie sp…

5 min Easy
Chocolate Cold FoamCOLD FOAM

Chocolate Cold Foam

Make chocolate cold foam at home with heavy cream, Dutch-process cocoa powder, and powdered s…

5 min Easy
Protein Cold FoamCOLD FOAM

Protein Cold Foam

Add protein to your morning iced coffee with this high-protein cold foam made from milk, vani…

5 min Medium
Sugar-Free Cold FoamCOLD FOAM

Sugar-Free Cold Foam

Make sugar-free cold foam with heavy cream, 2% milk, and a sugar-free vanilla syrup. Creamy,…

3 min Easy
Cold Foam Without a FrotherCOLD FOAM

Cold Foam Without a Frother

Make cold foam without a frother using a mason jar, hand whisk, or blender. Three tested meth…

5 min Easy
Matcha Cold FoamCOLD FOAM

Matcha Cold Foam

Make matcha cold foam with ceremonial grade matcha, heavy cream, and milk. Earthy, slightly b…

5 min Easy
Brown Sugar Cold FoamCOLD FOAM

Brown Sugar Cold Foam

Make brown sugar cold foam with heavy cream, dark brown sugar, and a hint of cinnamon. The mo…

5 min Easy
Strawberry Cold FoamCOLD FOAM

Strawberry Cold Foam

Make strawberry cold foam with heavy cream, fresh strawberry puree, and powdered sugar. Brigh…

5 min Easy
Honey Cold FoamCOLD FOAM

Honey Cold Foam

Make honey cold foam with heavy cream, 2% milk, and raw honey for a naturally sweet, floral t…

5 min Easy
Cinnamon Cold FoamCOLD FOAM

Cinnamon Cold Foam

Make cinnamon cold foam with heavy cream, milk, powdered sugar, and ground cinnamon. Warm spi…

5 min Easy
Oat Milk Cold FoamCOLD FOAM

Oat Milk Cold Foam

Make dairy-free oat milk cold foam using barista blend oat milk, powdered sugar, and vanilla…

5 min Medium
Cold Foam for Iced CoffeeCOLD FOAM

Cold Foam for Iced Coffee

Learn which cold foam works best on iced coffee, cold brew, and iced lattes. Ratios, flavor p…

5 min Easy
Pistachio Cold FoamCOLD FOAM

Pistachio Cold Foam

Make pistachio cold foam with heavy cream, pistachio syrup, and a pinch of salt. Earthy, nutt…

5 min Easy
Espresso Cold FoamCOLD FOAM

Espresso Cold Foam

Make espresso cold foam with cooled espresso, heavy cream, and powdered sugar. A bold, coffee…

8 min Medium
White Chocolate Cold FoamCOLD FOAM

White Chocolate Cold Foam

Make white chocolate cold foam with 3 tbsp heavy cream, 1 tbsp white chocolate sauce, and 1 t…

3 min Easy

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