This homemade Starbucks vanilla sweet cream cold foam recipe takes under 5 minutes and uses just 3 ingredients. Rich, velvety, and perfectly sweet, it is everything you love about the Starbucks version made right at home.
Add the heavy cream, 2% milk, and vanilla syrup to a jar or tall glass. All ingredients should be cold.
1/3 cup heavy cream , 1-2 tbsp vanilla syrup, 3 tbsp 2% milk
Using a handheld milk frother, froth for 30 to 60 seconds until the mixture is thick, silky, and pourable. Stop before it reaches whipped cream consistency.
Pour on top of cold brew or favorite ice drink and enjoy.
Read the notes for different methods to make this if you don't have a handheld milk frother.
Notes
Frother alternatives: French press (pump vigorously 60 to 90 seconds), mason jar with tight lid (shake 1 to 2 minutes), or immersion blender (low, 20 seconds).Do not over-froth: Stop when the mixture is thick and pourable. If it becomes stiff, you have gone too far and made whipped cream.Dairy-free option: Use 1/2 cup barista-style oat milk in place of both the heavy cream and 2% milk.Make-ahead tip: Mix the unfrothed ingredients and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days. Froth only when ready to serve.Sweetness: Start with 1 tablespoon of vanilla syrup and add more to taste. Torani and Monin are both great options.