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How to Make Cold Foam for Coffee Recipe

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Learn how to make smooth and creamy cold foam for your coffee at home with this simple and quick recipe. Perfect for topping iced or hot coffee, this cold foam mimics your favorite café’s frothy delight using just a few basic ingredients.

  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings

Ingredients

Cold Foam Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tbsp milk (2%)
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • Pinch of salt (optional)

Instructions

  1. Combine Ingredients: Add heavy whipping cream, milk, sugar, and a pinch of salt into a jar. The salt is optional but helps enhance the flavor.
  2. Froth the Mixture: Submerge a handheld milk frother into the jar with the ingredients and start frothing. Continue frothing until you reach the desired frothy texture. Be careful not to over-froth, as this will turn the mixture into whipped cream instead of cold foam.
  3. Serve: Pour the cold foam over your prepared iced or hot coffee. Stir gently and enjoy the creamy, cafe-style coffee at home!

Notes

  • Use cold ingredients to create the best foam consistency.
  • If you don’t have a milk frother, you can shake the mixture vigorously in a jar or use a handheld blender for a similar effect.
  • Adjust the sugar quantity to taste or substitute with a sweetener of your choice.
  • For a dairy-free version, substitute milk and cream with plant-based alternatives like oat or almond milk, and adjust frothing time as needed.
  • Author: Maya
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Beverage
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American