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Best Easy Copycat Starbucks Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew Recipe

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This easy copycat Starbucks pumpkin cream cold brew is ready in 5 minutes with simple pantry ingredients. It’s richer, more pumpkin-forward, and way cheaper than the drive-thru version.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) cold heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons (30 g) 100% pure pumpkin puree
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons (15 to 30 ml) maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon (1 g) pumpkin pie spice
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 to 1.5 cups (240 to 360 ml) cold brew coffee
  • Ice cubes
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons (30 to 45 ml) milk or milk alternative (optional)

Instructions

  1. Make the pumpkin cream topping: In a medium bowl, combine 1/2 cup cold heavy cream, 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree, 1 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, and a tiny pinch of salt. Whisk until fully incorporated and no orange streaks remain.
  2. Whip the cream: Using a hand mixer or whisk, whip the mixture until it thickens to a pourable consistency with soft peaks (1-2 minutes with a mixer, 3-4 minutes with a whisk). Do not overwhip.
  3. Taste and adjust: Dip a clean spoon into the cream and taste. Adjust sweetness or spice as desired.
  4. Prepare your glass: Fill a tall glass with ice cubes. Pour in 1 to 1.5 cups of cold brew coffee, leaving about 2 inches of space at the top. If using milk, add a splash now and stir gently.
  5. Layer the cream: Slowly pour the pumpkin cream topping over the back of a spoon held just above the coffee’s surface. Pour gently and steadily to create distinct layers.
  6. Serve immediately: Enjoy right after assembly. The cream will gradually mix into the coffee over time.

Notes

For best results, use cold cream and chill your bowl and whisk in the freezer for 5 minutes before whipping. Don’t skip the salt—it balances sweetness and deepens the pumpkin flavor. The cream can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days; whisk before using. For dairy-free, substitute full-fat coconut cream.

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