Copycat Starbucks Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew
When fall hits, the Starbucks Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew is the drink everyone lines up for — smooth cold brew topped with a sweet, pumpkin-spiced cream foam. This copycat nails it in 5 minutes for a fraction of the cafe price, and you control exactly how sweet and spiced it is.
Why You’ll Love This Cold Brew
- Tastes just like Starbucks — smooth coffee, sweet pumpkin cream.
- 5 minutes, no barista — and pennies per cup.
- Real pumpkin — cozy fall flavor without artificial syrups.
- Customizable — adjust the sweetness and spice to taste.
The Ingredients That Matter
- Cold brew — smoother and less acidic than iced coffee; the proper base.
- Real pumpkin puree — not pie filling; it gives clean, authentic pumpkin flavor.
- Heavy cream + milk — the combo that froths into pourable pumpkin cream.
- Pumpkin pie spice — in the foam and dusted on top.
How to Make It
Pour cold brew over ice, froth the pumpkin cream until thick, and float it on top with a dusting of spice. Full measurements are in the recipe card below.
Pro Tips
- Don’t over-froth — you want pourable foam, not stiff peaks.
- Use real pumpkin puree for the cleanest flavor.
- Make cold brew ahead so it’s always ready (steep coarse coffee in cold water 12+ hours).
Copycat Starbucks Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Fill two glasses with ice and pour in the cold brew.
- Froth the cream, milk, pumpkin puree, vanilla syrup, and most of the spice until thick and foamy.
- Pour the pumpkin cream over the cold brew and dust with the remaining pumpkin pie spice.
Notes
More Copycat Starbucks
Love at-home Starbucks? Try the creamy Pink Drink and the cozy Medicine Ball.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the pumpkin cream made of?
Heavy cream and milk frothed with pumpkin puree, vanilla syrup, and pumpkin pie spice — light, sweet, and pourable.
Can I make it dairy-free?
Use a barista-style oat or coconut milk; it won’t froth quite as thick but still delicious.
How long does cold brew keep?
Homemade cold brew keeps in the fridge for up to a week, so make a batch and enjoy all week.
