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pumpkin cream cold brew

Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew

A copycat recipe for Starbucks' iconic pumpkin cream cold brew featuring bold cold brew coffee topped with silky pumpkin sweet cream. Enjoy this autumn favorite year-round for a fraction of the cost.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 day
Servings: 4 Serving
Calories: 215
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

For the Cold Brew
  • 1 cup coarsely ground coffee beans medium-dark roast
  • 4 cups filtered water
  • as needed ice cubes
For the Pumpkin Sweet Cream
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup milk 2% works best, but any milk works
  • 3 tablespoons pumpkin puree not pumpkin pie filling
  • 2 tablespoons vanilla syrup or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract + 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 pinch salt
For Serving
  • 2 tablespoons vanilla syrup for the cold brew
  • as needed pumpkin pie spice for garnish

Equipment

  • cocktail shaker or mason jar
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Prepare the Cold Brew
  1. Combine 1 cup of coarsely ground coffee with 4 cups of filtered water in a large container. Stir gently to ensure all grounds are saturated. Cover and let steep at room temperature for 12-24 hours (longer steeping creates stronger coffee). After steeping, strain through a fine-mesh sieve lined with cheesecloth or a coffee filter. Transfer to a sealed container and refrigerate until ready to use.
Make the Pumpkin Sweet Cream
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine heavy cream, milk, pumpkin puree, vanilla syrup, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Whisk vigorously until the ingredients are well combined. For best results, use a handheld frother, immersion blender, or stand mixer with whisk attachment to create a foamy texture. Refrigerate until ready to use (the cream will thicken slightly when chilled).
Assemble Your Drink
  1. Fill a tall glass with ice cubes. Pour 1 cup of cold brew over the ice. Add 2 tablespoons of vanilla syrup to the cold brew and stir gently. Slowly pour the pumpkin sweet cream over the back of a spoon to create a beautiful layered effect (about 2-3 tablespoons). Dust with a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice for garnish.