Chocolate cold foam recipe is here. On top of cold brew or iced coffee this is delicious and cheap to make. Serve on top of your cold brew coffee, frappuccino or frozen coffee at home for added YUM.
Thereโs no better way to warm your taste buds than with the irresistible combination of peppermint and chocolate. If youโre a coffee freak, youโre in for a treat, as this takes your cold coffee drinks to a whole new level. Letโs talk about homemade Cold Cream Foam, how itโs made, and why itโs a must try during the winter months. (post may contain affiliate links present)
Cold Foam Recipe
You can tweak this a lot like adding peppermint to chocolate cream cold foam. It is a velvety topping designed to enhance the flavor and pretty your drink creations. Like our Pumpkin Cream Cold Foam, this one adds a cool peppermint, rich chocolate, and creamy frothy goodness not only adds a beautiful layer but gives it a burst of festive flavor.
This is How to Make Cold Foam in general. You donโt have to add mint at all if you donโt want to. There are 2 ways you can do this though, either with a bit of syrup or extract or crushed candy canes on top! I prefer the latter of the two because it adds crunchy texture and makes it a lot prettier too.
Ingredient Notes
- Heavy cream will provide the creamy foundation for the foam, delivering a luxurious texture. And you will use milk or dairy free alternative too
- Cocoa powder or chocolate syrup adds the rich, indulgent chocolate element to the foam.
- Chocolate flavored Malted milk powder gives it that chocolate omph
Variations
Now letโs talk about how you can vary this with different flavors so you can enjoy it all year long. There are tons of ways to tweak it for sure. During the Fall months you can make chocolate pumpkin cream cold brew cold foam recipe as well!! This duo sounds odd but is pretty yummy. For that one you would need;
- Pumpkin puree 1.5 tbsp.
- Cocoa powder 1 tbsp.
- Cooled brewed coffee 3\4 cup
- Heavy Cream 3-4 tbsp.
- Milk 1 tbsp.
- Vanilla 1 tsp.
- Pumpkin pie spice 1 tsp
Peppermint extract is the star of the show, imparting that refreshing and invigorating minty flavor. A sweetener like sugar or a syrup is used to balance the flavors and provide sweetness, but optional. If you want to give the cream cold foam recipe a festive touch, you can add a drop or two of red food coloring for a subtle pink hue.
Pour the copycat Starbucks chocolate cold foam over any beverage you like. Iced coffee is the most common but even on top of our Peppermint Frappuccino recipe is great.
There are tips to your success you should follow when making this copycat recipe you may have had at Starbucks. Once you get the hang of how it is done you can tweak in many different ways.
Want vanilla sweet cream cold foam on top of your Chocolate Cream Cold Brew? Use the vanilla malted milk and skip the cocoa. Use the same cream, milk but vanilla syrup would replace the mint.
Spoon it generously over your cold brew beverage. It will create a delightful layered effect. Can add crushed candy canes to the top too for flare. (I enjoy it with a slice of Peppermint Cake too)
With each sip, youโll experience your favorite blend of cool peppermint, rich chocolate, and the invigorating the taste of your cup of cool Joe beneath. For this version you are going to need;
Extract of your choice, mint in this case. This is the easiest way to change things up. Keep the rest the same but change to salted caramel if you like. Homemade vanilla syrup is delicious as another one. Change things up and see which combination is your favorite one.
How many calories are in cold foam?
There is nutritional information listed below. It will vary slightly depending on the brand of ingredients you use for sure but the basics are below at 200-300 calories depending on how much you use.
When done with your coffee drinks pour the chocolate cream cold brew Starbucks copycat fluff on top of your favorite drink and enjoy. If you wanted to add a tropical sortaโ flare just use the recipe below but instead of mint use coconut extract instead!! OMG is that choice wonderful on top of iced coffee.
FAQ
Sweet cold foam, like other types of cold foam, can be stored, but itโs important to do so correctly to maintain its texture and flavor. It should be stored in the refrigerator between 32ยฐF to 40ยฐF to keep it fresh. Place it in an airtight container to prevent odors from affecting its taste and aroma. It really is best when itโs freshly made though and will lose its texture and flavor over time. Try to use it within a day or two of preparation for the best results.
Ensure that all your equipment, including the mixing bowl, whisk, and the milk or cream, is well-chilled. Cold ingredients and utensils help the foam hold its shape. Using heavy cream will make it creamy with a lower fat milk to keep it light and frothy.
Yes you can!! You do want a higher fat content to make it thick and creamy, the consistency you want. Therefore, the best options are barista oat milk, coconut cream, or almond milk for a lighter version. With the latter know that it wonโt be as frothy and stiffen up as much as other choices.
Chocolate Cold Foam Recipe
Equipment
- 1 mason jar or glass
- 1 frother
Ingredients
- 1/4 c milk, 2% is best
- 1/4 c heavy cream
- 2 tsp cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp malted milk powder
Instructions
- In a mason jar combine all ingredients. Use a milk frother moving up and down in the glass to combine and thicken up for about 20-30 seconds.
- Taste and adjust the amount of extract (we like peppermint) you want in it. Start with 1/8 as it is strong and add a bit more if you want stronger. Thin out with a bit more milk to your liking.
- ** If you want a real deep chocolate flavor use chocolate malted milk, for tamer use the vanilla version.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.