Easy Strawberry Cold Foam (Better Than Starbucks!)

Y’all, I can’t stop making this strawberry cold foam! It has become one of my favorite ways to turn an everyday iced matcha or coffee into something that tastes like the sweetest little treat—without the sugar crash. It’s also creamy and perfectly frothy with just a hint of fresh strawberry flavor.

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Keyword: strawberry cold foam

Method: No Cook

Servings: serving

Author: Ashley McCrary

Ingredients

Strawberry Cold Foam

¼ cup milk of choice 2% will work or dairy-free( DF won't get as thick)
2 tbsp heavy cream or coconut milk, canned, Silk also has a DF heavy cream that works amazing
2 tbsp strawberry jam store-bought or homemade, listed below
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Garnish with strawberry slices

Strawberry Jam

8 oz strawberries hulled + chopped
1/3 cup granulated white sugar sub coconut sugar or granulated monk fruit for lower sugar
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tbsp water just to start cooking

Matcha Latte

1 Tablespoon Ceremonial Grade Matcha
⅓ Cup Hot Water
¾ Cup Milk of Choice I used 2% milk
3 -4 tbsp strawberry jam (I added so much here so it looks layered on bottoms
1 serving strawberry cold foam

Coffee Latte

2 2 espresso
¾ Cup Milk of Choice
2-3 tbsp strawberry jam

Instructions

Strawberry Cold Foam

Add milk, heavy cream, strawberry jam, and vanilla to a small jar or frother cup. Froth with a handheld frother (or shake in a sealed jar) for 20–40 seconds until thick and foamy. Taste and adjust the sweetness if needed. Spoon or pour over iced coffee or matcha.

Strawberry Jam

Add strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, and water to a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until bubbling and strawberries soften. Mash as it cooks and simmer 12–18 minutes. Cook until thick and jammy (coats a spoon). Cool completely, it will thicken more as it sits

Matcha Latte

Add the matcha powder to a small bowl along with the hot water. Whisk for 1-2 minutes, until the mixture is completely smooth and free of clumps.
Add the strawberry jam to the bottom of a glass, then fill the glass with ice. Pour in the milk of your choice, followed by the matcha and top with the strawberry cold foam and garnish with a strawberry slice.

Coffee Latte

Add the strawberry jam to the bottom of a glass, then fill the glass with ice. Pour in the milk of your choice, followed by the espresso and top with the strawberry cold foam and garnish with a strawberry slice.

Notes

Keep everything cold. Cold ingredients straight from the fridge are key for getting that thick, fluffy texture.
Use heavy cream for the best foam. This is what helps it hold its shape and sit perfectly on top of your drink. If your foam turns out thin, just add a splash more and froth again until it thickens up.
Don’t rush the frothing. Give it a few extra seconds so it can fully whip up—stopping too early is usually why it ends up runny instead of nice and airy.
Dairy-free will be a little softer. Full-fat coconut milk works best, but just know it won’t be quite as thick and pillowy as using cream.
Stick to iced drinks. This foam is meant to sit on top—if you pour it over something hot, it’ll melt right away and lose that signature texture.

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