Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew
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4.8
Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew
Description
This beverage features two main components: the pumpkin cream and the cold brew coffee. The pumpkin cream is prepared by warming half and half with sugar, pure pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling), and pumpkin pie spice until the sugar dissolves and the mixture steams. Vanilla extract is stirred in after heating, and the mixture is strained to remove any solids, ensuring a smooth topping. The cold brew coffee serves as a chilled, bold, and slightly acidic base.
To assemble, cold brew coffee is poured over ice and topped with the pumpkin cream. Optionally, the pumpkin cream can be frothed just before use to add a light, airy finish. A sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice dusted on top adds aroma and enhances the seasonal profile. The drink balances the robust coffee flavor with creamy sweetness and pumpkin spice to create a refreshing seasonal indulgence.
This recipe replicates a popular fall beverage with control over sweetness and spice levels, making it adaptable to personal taste and available ingredients.
Ingredients
For Pumpkin Cream
- 1 cup half and half
- 1/2 cup sugar I used vanilla sugar
- 1 TBSP pumpkin puree NOT pumpkin pie filling, pure
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew
- 8 ounces cold brew coffee click for my guide on how to make cold brew
- 4 ounce pumpkin cream
Instructions
How to make Starbucks Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew at Home
- Make a batch of cold brew - or buy it premade.
Make the Pumpkin Cream:
- In a medium saucepan, combine half and half, sugar, pumpkin puree, and pumpkin spice. Whisk over medium heat until sugar is dissolved and mixture is steaming. Do not boil.
- Remove from heat and whisk in vanilla extract.
- Strain through a fine mesh strainer. Transfer to a clean jar with a lid and store in the fridge.
To make one Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew Coffee
- Optional step: use a milk frother to froth the pumpkin cream right before using.
- pour cold brew into a glass filled with ice. Top with desired amount of pumpkin cream. Dust with a pinch of pumpkin spice.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 123 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 123kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 18mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 71mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 530IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
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