This pumpkin cream cold brew recipe is the fall drink of your dreams! Super-silky smooth and full of that pumpkin flavor we all know and love, you’ll fall in love with this homemade oat milk cold brew recipe that is better than the Starbucks version!

It truly isn’t pumpkin season until you’ve had your first pumpkin coffee. And although it might still be 90 degrees out where you are (it is here for me!), once you take that first sip suddenly it’s all about boots, cozy sweaters, pumpkin patches, and baking a loaf of pumpkin bread. Am I right or am I right?!

 I’m a fan of pumpkin year-round, especially in the fall. The other day, I saw a funny meme that said there are only two seasons. Fall and waiting for fall. I couldn’t agree more!

What is a Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew with Sweet Cream Cold Foam?

New in 2019, the pumpkin cream cold brew was Starbucks’ newest addition to the pumpkin spice latte family. They describe it as a “super smooth fall treat” and I’ve got to say, I totally agree. The pumpkin cream cold foam is uber silky and super pumpkin.

It’s essentially cold brew coffee (ice, with brewed coffee) with vanilla syrup added, and topped with a semi-sweet pumpkin cream cold foam topping. The topping is made from cream and pumpkin spice sauce.

If you haven’t tried it and love all things pumpkin, it’s simply a must. But for the days you want to make coffee at home, this recipe is the perfect stand-in!

Homemade Pumpkin Cream Brew VS Starbucks’ Version

This recipe gives Starbucks a run for its money. Here are a few reasons why my recipe wins over Starbucks’ in my opinion:

• Made dairy-free (theirs is not)

• Lower in sugar (theirs has 31 grams)

• Cheaper (I didn’t calculate cause math’s not my thing but I’m assuming here!).

I know you’ll love it! So let’s start at the beginning and make this delicious pumpkin coffee drink at home!

Homemade Starbucks Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew Recipe Ingredients

ingredients for pumpkin cream cold brew milk spice pumpkin vanilla extract.

Note: your pumpkin puree doesn’t have to be organic for this recipe

1. Cold Brew or Iced Coffee

Starbucks uses cold brew in the traditional drink but you could totally use iced coffee too. I used Califia Farms.

2. Milk: Unsweetened Oat Milk, Other Non-dairy, or Dairy Milk of Your Choice

I used oat milk in this recipe because it has a higher fat content than other non-dairy milks like almond. This makes it thicker and gives it those silky-smooth vibes. I ended up testing this recipe with two different oat milks and it worked well with both.

My very favorite oat milk to use for coffee is this one. I also think this recipe would work really well with this Califia Farms Almond Milk Half and Half. It’s on the thicker side and dairy-free. I usually find it at Whole Foods or Target.

If you prefer cow’s milk, you can sub that in for the oat milk too!

3. Pumpkin Puree

Hopefully, you’ve stocked up because if you’re going to make any recipe you see on this blog you’re going to need it! P.S. make sure it’s pumpkin puree and not pumpkin pie mix. Pumpkin puree is just pumpkin while pumpkin pie mix contains added sugar.

4. Maple Syrup

Maple syrup offers the perfect amount of sweetness without being overpowering in flavor. Honey would also be a great natural sweetener to use in this recipe.

5. Pumpkin Spice or Cinnamon

Either one of these will work! If you can’t find pumpkin spice you can make your own or use cinnamon.

6. Vanilla Extract

The Starbucks version contains vanilla syrup. I’m lightening things up with no added sugar from this ingredient by using vanilla extract.

7. Salt

Trust me on this one you need a pinch of salt to really bring out the flavors.

Equipment Needed to Make this Starbucks Cold Brew Recipe

Milk frother – this Aeroccino frother is the one I have. I use it every day and love it! This hand-held frother would also work.

• Small saucepan

• Whisk

• Pumpkin cream cold foam in a cup

How to Make Pumpkin Sweet Cream Cold Foam

Add the oat milk, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, pumpkin spice or cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt to a frother. You can also use a hand-held frother to get it nice and frothy (a high-speed blender on the highest setting would also work).

How to Make Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew Coffee With Pumpkin Cold Foam

Make the pumpkin cream cold foam. Combine the ingredients for the pumpkin cream cold foam in a small saucepan. Whisk until combined, remove from heat, transfer to a cup, and refrigerate to let cool.

Get your cold brew ready. Pour a glass of cold brew or iced coffee.

Make your sweet cream cold foam. See the instructions below!

Put it together and start sipping! Pour the pumpkin cream over the cold brew, top with extra pumpkin spice, and enjoy! The cold foam will slightly mix with the coffee.