Homemade Iced Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew Recipe
A quick and easy homemade version of the popular coffee shop pumpkin cream cold brew, made with simple ingredients and a secret cream cheese trick for a perfectly stable, cloud-like topping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup cold brew concentrate (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup cold water (or milk of your choice)
- Ice cubes
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree (100% pure pumpkin)
- 1 tablespoon cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream (or full-fat coconut cream for dairy-free)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (or brown sugar)
- 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (plus extra for garnish)
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and pumpkin puree. Mash together with a fork until smooth and well-combined.
- Add the heavy cream, maple syrup, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, and a pinch of salt. Whisk until completely smooth (about 20-30 seconds with a hand frother). The mixture should be thick but pourable.
- Chill the pumpkin cream in the fridge for 5-10 minutes while preparing the cold brew.
- Fill a tall glass with ice cubes.
- Mix the cold brew concentrate with cold water (or milk) and pour over the ice, leaving about 2 inches of space at the top.
- Slowly pour the chilled pumpkin cream over the back of a spoon held just above the cold brew to create a distinct layer on top.
- Sprinkle a tiny pinch of pumpkin pie spice on top for garnish. Serve immediately with a straw or spoon.
Notes
The cream cheese is the secret to a stable pumpkin cream that floats on top. Make sure all ingredients are cold for best layering. For dairy-free, use full-fat coconut cream and dairy-free cream cheese alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 80
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 16
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
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