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20 Homemade Cold Foam Recipes That Taste Better Than Starbucks

By: Rachel Rodda

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Flavored cold foam is the perfect way to add a creamy, dreamy layer to your hot and cold coffee drinks. Whether you’re obsessed with copycat Starbucks recipes or just looking to experiment with your own coffee recipes, these delicious homemade cold foam recipes show you exactly how to make cold foam for coffee in minutes, right in your own kitchen.

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From classics like sweet cream cold foam and vanilla coffee foam, to fun and unique cold foam flavors like lavender and peanut butter, this collection of homemade coffee foams has something for every coffee lover.

So if you’ve been craving rich, velvety cold foam on your iced coffee or cold brew coffees, these DIY cold foam recipes are about to become your new go-to favorites.

Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Foam

sweet cream cold foam cold brew.
vanilla sweet cream cold foam. photo credit: creators of coffee.

Indulge in the classic taste of vanilla sweet cream cold foam, a rich and creamy topping that adds a luxurious touch to your cold coffee drinks. This easy recipe brings the famed Starbucks cold foam experience to your home, allowing you to enjoy a smooth creamy coffee anytime.

Pumpkin Cream Cold Foam

pumpkin cream cold foam cold brew coffee.
pumpkin cream cold foam. photo credit: creators of coffee.

Celebrate cozy mornings with this pumpkin cream cold foam, made with real pumpkin puree and spices. A seasonal favorite that blends cream with warm fall spices, this coffee foam is perfect for your Fall coffee drinks at home.

Get the recipe: Pumpkin Cream Cold Foam

Chocolate Cold Foam

chocolate cold foam on top of cold brew in glass.
chocolate cold foam. photo credit: a nerd cooks.

Chocolate lovers will adore this easy chocolate cold foam. This simple recipe combines chocolate malt with cream, creating a Starbucks inspired cold foam recipe that’s perfect for your flavoring your black iced coffee drinks.

Get the recipe: Chocolate Cold Foam

Strawberry Cold Foam

strawberry cold foam on cold brew coffee.
strawberry cold foam. photo credit: creators of coffee.

Enjoy a fruity coffee drink with this strawberry foam for coffee, featuring strawberry syrup and a light foam. The light and airy strawberry-infused foam adds a burst of berry flavor, creating a delightful and refreshing coffee drink that’s perfect for warm Summer days.

Get the recipe: Strawberry Cold Foam

Vanilla Cold Foam

vanilla cold foam cold brew.
vanilla cold foam. photo credit: a nerd cooks.

Discover the basics of making cold foam at home with this easy-to-follow guide. Learn how to create a perfectly frothy, creamy foam to top your iced coffee drinks and transform your everyday brew into a barista-quality drink.

Get the recipe: Vanilla Cold Foam

Salted Caramel Cold Foam

salted caramel coffee foam on iced coffee.
salted caramel cold foam. photo credit: the littlest crumb.

Caramel lovers will adore the irresistible combination of sweet and salty in this salted caramel cold foam. This homemade recipe delivers a smooth, creamy topping infused with caramel goodness and a hint of sea salt, transforming your cold coffees into a sweet, luxurious and creamy coffee.

Get the recipe: Salted Caramel Cold Foam

Brown Sugar Coffee Foam

brown sugar cold foam on iced coffee.
brown sugar cold foam. photo credit: the littlest crumb.

Add a touch of warmth and sweetness to your cold or hot coffee drinks with this brown sugar cold foam. This easy recipe combines the rich, molasses-like flavor of brown sugar with creamy cold foam, to create one of the most popular coffee flavors.

Get the recipe: Brown Sugar Cold Foam

Salted Pecan Coffee Foam

salted pecan cold foam coffee.
salted pecan cold foam. photo credit: coffee copycat.

Recreate a nutty twist on your favorite coffee drink with this copycat Starbucks salted pecan cream cold foam. Perfectly sweet and slightly salty, this coffee foam adds a rich, buttery flavor that pairs beautifully with your cold brew or iced coffee.

Get the recipe: Salted Pecan Coffee Foam

Lavender Cream Cold Foam

lavender cream cold foam on cold coffee drink.
lavender cream cold foam. photo credit: sift and simmer.

Experience a floral twist on your Spring coffee drinks with this lavender cream cold foam. The delicate lavender flavor combined with creamy foam creates a soothing and aromatic beverage, perfect for a relaxing coffee break at home.

Get the recipe: Lavender Cream Cold Foam

Peanut Butter Coffee Foam

peanut butter coffee foam on hot coffee.
peanut butter coffee foam. photo credit: del marvalicious dishes.

Delight in the rich and nutty flavors of this peanut butter cold foam. This unique coffee foam recipe adds a creamy peanut butter twist to your cold and hot coffees, offering a protein-packed treat that’s both satisfying and delicious.

Maple Cold Foam

maple cold foam on iced coffee.
maple cold foam. photo credit: the honor system.

Learn how to make a smooth and delicate vanilla maple cold foam that adds elegance and creaminess to your cold brew. This quick and simple recipe creates a velvety topping that’s a must-try for maple syrup lovers.

Get the recipe: Maple Cold Foam

Strawberry Sweet Cream Cold Foam

strawberry sweet cream cold foam on coffee.
strawberry sweet cream cold foam. photo credit: del marvalicious dishes.

Brighten your Spring or Summer coffees with this quick 3-ingredient strawberry sweet cream cold foam topping. This refreshing and fruity twist is easy to make and adds a creamy, sweet finish to your cold brew or iced latte.

Sugar Cookie Cold Foam

copycat starbucks sugar cookie cold foam coffee drink.
sugar cookie cold foam. photo credit: basics with bails.

Celebrate the festive season with this sugar cookie cold foam. This Christmas coffee recipe captures the sweet and buttery flavors of a classic sugar cookie in a creamy foam topping, turning your holiday coffee into a festive treat.

Get the recipe: Sugar Cookie Cold Foam

Festive Eggnog Cold Foam

festive eggnog cold foam for coffee.
eggnog cold foam. photo credit: coffee copycat.

Add some holiday cheer to your hot and cold coffee with this rich eggnog cold foam. It’s creamy, cozy, and full of classic holiday spice, making it the perfect seasonal topping for a festive coffee drink.

Get the recipe: Eggnog Coffee Foam

Cherry Blossom Coffee Foam

cherry blossom coffee foam on matcha latte.
cherry blossom coffee foam. photo credit: sift and simmer.

Capture the delicate taste of springtime with this unique sakura cherry blossom cold foam. Light, floral, and subtly sweet, this foam adds a touch of elegance and uniqueness to your iced coffee, cold brew coffee or matcha drinks.

Get the recipe: Cherry Blossom Cold Foam

Lavender Cold Foam

lavender cold foam matcha latte.
lavender cold foam. photo credit: pinch me i’m eating.

This easy lavender cold foam with lavender simple syrup is both calming and energizing. Pretty on top of an iced matcha latte, this homemade recipe is a must-try for tea and coffee fans alike.

Get the recipe: Lavender Cold Foam

Chocolate Cream Cold Foam

chocolate cream cold foam on iced coffee.
chocolate cream cold foam. photo credit: the littlest crumb.

This chocolate cream cold foam is a dream for mocha fans. It’s smooth, rich, and easy to make with a unique combination of chocolate milk and syrup. Perfect for adding a dessert-like finish to your favorite iced coffee drinks.

Sweet Cream Cold Foam

sweet cream cold foam pouring onto cold coffee.
sweet cream cold foam. photo credit: chenee today.

Fluffy, smooth, and extra sweet, this sweet cream cold foam with powdered sugar is your go-to for adding a cloud-like topping to your cold brew drinks. It’s simple to whip up and makes every coffee taste like a Starbucks coffee drink!

Get the recipe: Sweet Cream Coffee Foam

Pumpkin Cold Foam

pumpkin cold foam coffee drink.
pumpkin cold foam. photo credit: aubrey’s kitchen.

Enjoy the Fall flavors in every sip with this homemade pumpkin cold foam. With warm spices and velvety texture with the addition of sweetened condensed milk, this sweet foam adds a cozy and creamy layer to your Fall coffees.

Get the recipe: Pumpkin Cold Foam

Whipped Raspberry Foam

whipped raspberry foam on iced coffee.
whipped raspberry foam. photo credit: pam’s daily dish.

This whipped raspberry foam is a rich and unique cold foam that’s perfect for lovers of sweet iced coffee drinks. Made with simple ingredients, it has a fresh, creamy twist that’s perfect for Summer sipping.

Get the recipe: Whipped Raspberry Foam

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Rachel Rodda

It's no surprise that as a former barista and founder of Creators of Coffee, I'm obsessed with all things coffee. I love to share easy and delicious coffee recipes, expert brewing tips and helpful coffee gear reviews with my fellow coffee lovers!

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