Description
A simple, 5-minute homemade vanilla bean cold foam recipe that creates a light, fluffy, and customizable topping for cold brew coffee, costing pennies compared to coffee shop drinks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste
- 1–2 teaspoons maple syrup
- A tiny pinch of sea salt
- 1–2 cups cold brew coffee
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Brew cold brew coffee by steeping coarsely ground coffee in cold water for 12-24 hours, then strain and refrigerate.
- Chill the heavy cream and mixing bowl; if in a rush, place them in the freezer for 5 minutes.
- Pour the cold heavy cream into the bowl and add the vanilla bean paste, maple syrup, and salt.
- Whip the mixture with a hand mixer on low speed to combine, then increase to medium-high speed.
- Whip for 2-3 minutes until soft peaks form; do not over-whip.
- Fill a glass with ice and pour the cold brew coffee over it.
- Slowly pour the vanilla bean cold foam over the back of a spoon or directly onto the coffee to create a layered effect.
- Sip immediately or stir to combine.
Notes
Ensure the cream is very cold for best whipping results. Do not over-whip the foam, as it should be pourable soft peaks, not stiff. The foam should be made fresh and served immediately as it will deflate if stored. Vanilla bean paste is preferred over extract for deeper flavor and visual specks.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drink with 1/2 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 15
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 11
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Protein: 1
Keywords: cold foam, vanilla bean, cold brew, coffee recipe, morning ritual, homemade coffee, dairy-free option, keto coffee