Nothing says fall quite like a Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew. This easy Starbucks copycat combines smooth cold brew coffee, homemade pumpkin syrup, and rich, creamy pumpkin cold foam for a refreshing coffeehouse favorite that's ready in just 5 minutes.
Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew Recipe Essentials
- 🍽️ Course: Drinks, Coffee, Breakfast, Brunch
- ⏱️ Cooking Time: Prep: 5 minutes | Cook: 0 minutes | Total: 5 minutes 🍴 Servings: 1 drink
- 🎃 Flavor Profile: Smooth, bold, creamy, sweet pumpkin, warm cinnamon, vanilla, and cozy fall spices
- ☕ Best Served With: Muffins, pumpkin oatmeal cookies, coffee cake, pumpkin snickerdoodle cookies, pumpkin bread, cinnamon rolls, scones, croissants, or fresh fruit
- 🧊 Make Ahead?: Yes! Prepare the pumpkin syrup up to 2 weeks ahead and the pumpkin cold foam up to 24 hours ahead.
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One of my favorite things about this recipe is that it tastes just like the Starbucks original while using simple homemade ingredients. It's an easy, budget-friendly way to enjoy that signature pumpkin coffeehouse flavor without leaving home.
If you love Starbucks-inspired coffee drinks, be sure to try my pumpkin syrup and pumpkin cold foam. They're easy homemade favorites that let you enjoy coffeehouse flavors without leaving home.
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Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Just like Starbucks: Rich pumpkin cold foam, smooth cold brew, and pumpkin syrup create a homemade version that's every bit as delicious as the coffee shop favorite.
- Ready in 5 minutes: With only a handful of ingredients and no cooking required, it's perfect for busy mornings or an afternoon coffee break.
- Easy to customize: Adjust the sweetness, coffee strength, or amount of pumpkin cold foam to create your perfect fall drink every time.
Ingredients
You only need five simple ingredients to recreate this pumpkin cream cold brew at home.
- Coffee base: Cold brew coffee provides a smooth, bold flavor that's naturally less acidic than traditional iced coffee.
- Sweetener: Pumpkin syrup adds sweet pumpkin flavor along with warm notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
- Ice: Keeps the drink perfectly chilled without diluting the flavor too quickly.
- Creamy topping: Pumpkin cold foam creates the rich, velvety finish that makes this Starbucks copycat so irresistible.
- Finishing touch: A sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice adds extra aroma, warmth, and beautiful presentation.
See the recipe card below for exact ingredient amounts, nutritional information, and detailed instructions.
Variations
- Coffee & espresso: Use homemade or store-bought cold brew, iced coffee, chilled brewed coffee, regular or blonde espresso, or decaf.
- Milk & cold foam: Make the pumpkin cold foam with heavy cream, half-and-half, oat milk, almond milk, coconut milk, or add our pumpkin spice creamer recipe.
- Sweeteners & flavors: Swap the pumpkin spice syrup for maple, vanilla, brown sugar, cinnamon, or sugar-free pumpkin syrup, and adjust the sweetness to taste.
- Fall spices & toppings: Finish with pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, nutmeg, caramel drizzle, whipped cream, crushed graham crackers, cookie crumbs, or a cinnamon stick.
- Make it your own: Add an extra shot of espresso for a stronger coffee, blend it with ice for a frozen version, or use dairy-free ingredients for a vegan-friendly drink.
How to Make Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew
In only a few minutes, you'll have a creamy, refreshing fall coffee that's every bit as delicious as the Starbucks favorite.
Fill a tall glass about three-quarters full with ice. Pour the cold brew over the ice.
Stir the pumpkin syrup into the cold brew until combined.
Top with the prepared pumpkin cold foam.
Finish with a generous sprinkling of pumpkin pie spice and serve immediately.
Expert Tips
- Use cold ingredients: Well-chilled cold brew, pumpkin syrup, pumpkin cold foam and glass create the best flavor and help the foam stay thick and fluffy.
- Build it like Starbucks: Stir the pumpkin syrup into the coffee before gently spooning the cold foam on top to create beautiful, distinct layers.
- Customize your drink: Adjust the amount of pumpkin syrup and cold foam to make your coffee sweeter, stronger, or creamier, then finish with as much pumpkin pie spice as you like.
- Choose quality ingredients: Homemade pumpkin syrup and pumpkin cold foam deliver the richest flavor, but your favorite store-bought versions work well too.
- Enjoy immediately: This drink is best served right after assembling while the ice is fresh and the cold foam is light, thick, and creamy.
If you love recipes like this, you may also enjoy apple crisp cold foam and apple syrup.
Storage Directions
This cold brew is best enjoyed immediately while the pumpkin cold foam is thick and fluffy, but the individual components can be prepared ahead of time for quick assembly.
Refrigerator: Store the pumpkin syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Store the pumpkin cold foam separately for up to 24 hours and re-froth before serving if needed.
Freezer: Freezing is not recommended. The cold foam will lose its light, creamy texture once thawed, and the coffee is best served fresh over ice.
Make Ahead: Prepare the pumpkin syrup several days in advance. For the best texture, make the pumpkin cold foam just before serving, or prepare it up to 24 hours ahead and re-froth before using.
Serving Suggestions
- Breakfast favorites: Pair with pumpkin spice muffins with cream cheese filling, coffee cake, caramel pull-apart cinnamon rolls, scones, croissants, or fresh fruit for an easy morning treat.
- Perfect anytime: A delicious pick-me-up for busy mornings, afternoon coffee breaks, holiday brunches, or crisp fall weekends.
- Coffeehouse extras: Top with whipped cream, caramel drizzle, pumpkin pie spice, or a cinnamon stick for a café-style finish.
- Fall desserts: Serve alongside homemade pumpkin praline pie, apple crisp, pumpkin cheesecake bars, cookies, brownies, or pumpkin banana bread for a cozy seasonal dessert.
- Brunch menu: Enjoy with quiche, breakfast casseroles, waffles, pancakes, pecan French toast casserole, pumpkin spice French toast or yogurt parfaits.
Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew Recipe FAQs
The foam may be too thin or the coffee may not be cold enough. Use well-chilled ingredients and froth the foam until it's thick and creamy before spooning it over the coffee.
A smooth, medium or dark roast cold brew provides the closest flavor to the Starbucks version, but any favorite cold brew works well.
Of course. Simply reduce the amount of pumpkin syrup or use a stronger cold brew for a bolder coffee flavor.
More Starbucks Copycat Recipes
If you love recreating your favorite Starbucks drinks at home, here are a few more coffeehouse-inspired recipes to enjoy. They're easy to make, budget-friendly, and perfect for satisfying your seasonal coffee cravings any time of year.
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Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew
Ingredients
- 1 cup cold brew coffee or homemade
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin syrup or store-bought pumpkin syrup
- Ice
- 1 batch pumpkin cold foam
Topping
Instructions
- Prepare pumpkin syrup and pumpkin cold foam before making drink.
- Fill a tall glass about three-quarters full with ice. Pour the cold brew over the ice.
- Stir prepared pumpkin syrup into the cold brew until combined.
- Top with the prepared pumpkin cold foam.
- Finish with a generous sprinkling of pumpkin pie spice and serve immediately
Notes
- Use cold ingredients: Well-chilled cold brew, pumpkin syrup, Pumpkin Cold Foam and glass create the best flavor and help the foam stay thick and fluffy.
- Build it like Starbucks: Stir the pumpkin syrup into the coffee before gently spooning the cold foam on top to create beautiful, distinct layers.
- Customize your drink: Adjust the amount of pumpkin syrup and cold foam to make your coffee sweeter, stronger, or creamier, then finish with as much pumpkin pie spice as you like.
- Choose quality ingredients: Homemade Pumpkin Spice Syrup and Pumpkin Cold Foam deliver the richest flavor, but your favorite store-bought versions work well too.
- Enjoy immediately: This drink is best served right after assembling while the ice is fresh and the cold foam is light, thick, and creamy.
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