When the vanilla sweet cream cold foam was introduced to the Starbucks menu, I could not find it anywhere! Every place I went to was completely sold out. Now, that is when you know coffee is good.
Although I eventually got to try the real thing once the cold foam craze died down, I had to learn how to make it at home if I wanted to try it. And it is surprisingly easy to make. There are several stages vanilla sweet cream cold foam goes through to achieve its full, fluffy, creamy deliciousness.
To create vanilla sweet cream cold foam, you first need to make vanilla sweet cream. This is different from cold foam because it is not fluffy enough to stay on top of the drink. Vanilla sweet cream is heavy cream that has been sweetened with vanilla syrup.
To achieve vanilla sweet cream cold brew, that sweet cream needs to be blended or otherwise aerated to the point where it contains microscopic air bubbles. This way, it is light and fluffy enough to form a foam head on the top of the drink while still being thick and creamy enough to mix with your coffee.
There are plenty of ways to get your vanilla sweet cream aerated enough to become cold foam, so do not worry if you do not own a blender. Vanilla sweet cream cold foam is a heavenly drink accessible to everyone!
What is Cold Foam?
Cold foam is a new product that recently blew up the gourmet coffee market. If you have ever had a latte, you have tried hot foamed milk. Hot foam is more common than cold foam. It is made by aerating milk with steam until microscopic bubbles form.
These bubbles make the milk thicker and frothy. Many baristas use this foam to create beautiful latte art. Foam can also be aerated cold using several different methods.
The easiest way to create cold foam is by blending milk. This will easily get air bubbles to mix with the milk until a frothy foam has been achieved. You can also use an electric milk frother to get a similar effect.
If you do not own either of these, there is no need to worry. Armed with only a mason jar and a freezer, you can make delicious cold foam. Put the jar in the freezer for 10-20 minutes to get the glass nice and cold. Add the milk and shake vigorously until the milk is foamed.
Cold foam can be created with a variety of milk, but each one will taste differently and have a slightly different texture once they are frothed. Milk that contains a lot of fat, such as half and half, will need more time because the milk is so thick. Almond milk is very thin and does not hold the air bubbles very well.
If you want a good dairy substitute for your cold foam, I suggest soy or oat milk. Both these milks are slightly thicker than 2% milk, so they will hold the aeration. Soy and oat milk are not as thick as half and half, so they are not difficult to aerate, either. Both soy and oat milk are great alternatives to use in this cold foam recipe.
What is the Difference between Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Foam and Vanilla Sweet Cream?
Vanilla sweet cream is different from cold foam, but it is easy to see why they are often mistaken. Sweet cream is a heavy cream that has been sweetened with a flavored syrup. It has a creamy, dense consistency and is able to be blended throughout the drink.
Cold foam is usually lighter milk that has been aerated and frothed until it becomes foam. It has a consistency similar to melted ice cream and is so light that it sits on top of the drink.
While they are different, the two can be combined to create vanilla sweet cream cold foam. By blending vanilla sweet cream into a thick foam, you get a concoction that not only sits on top of your coffee to create a foamy head but also blends into the drink to give it a delightful sweet boost.
Is Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Foam Just Whipped Cream?
Vanilla sweet cream is more than just whipped cream. Whipped cream is made from heavy whipping cream. That is a different type of cream than just heavy cream. It is easy to get these two mixed up because their names are so similar.
Whipped cream often has vanilla added to it, but because the cream bases are different, they have different textures. Then, when vanilla sweet cream is aerated to become a cold foam, it has a different texture entirely. While whipped cream is thick and maintains its shape, the cold foam does not and will lie flat on the coffee.
Recipe for Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Foam
As mentioned earlier, the vanilla sweet cream cold foam goes through a couple of stages before it can reach frothy creamy perfection. The first stage is sweet cream, then vanilla is added. Finally, it is aerated to become cold foam and dolloped on cold brew.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vanilla syrup
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon 2% milk
Instructions
- Combine vanilla syrup and heavy cream with a whisk.
- Gently pour in the 2% milk and continue whisking until combined.
- Using an electric whisk or blender, aerate the ingredients until the desired foam has been achieved.
- Dollop on top of cold brew coffee for a sweet treat.
Conclusion
It does not matter if your local coffee shop is out of vanilla sweet cream cold foam because now you can make it from the comfort of your own home. This heavenly concoction is simple and easy to make but really takes your cold brew to the next level. Enjoy creamy sweetness while still getting your caffeine fix all from the comfort of your kitchen.