What Is Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Foam? – Starbucks Cold Foam Detailed

Last updated on October 26th, 2023 at 16:51

There are only a handful of coffee drinks that are as exquisite as vanilla sweet cream cold foam and I get asked a lot to detail what is vanilla sweet cream cold foam.

In this article we will give you a real cool way of knocking Starbucks out of the park by making a much better version at home and one with a richer, smoother and more natural flavor.

Keep reading as we detail vanilla sweet cream cold foam, vanilla sweet cream and cold foam.

What Is Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Foam? Detailing Starbucks Cold Foam

In the simplest of terms, vanilla sweet cold foam is a delicious blended heavy cream that is vanilla flavored and used as a coffee topping in Starbucks for their cold-brewed coffee drinks.

The cold foam is thick, heavy and initially floats on the surface of your coffee before it slowly, and rather beautifully sinks in and cascades and drips into it.

If you’re a coffee lover and enjoy a cold brew at Starbucks with that beautiful vanilla sweet cream that is swirled in and mixing the flavor of the coffee, vanilla and the thick rick texture, then you will go crazy with the copycat recipe and instructions that we have later in this article – it is a must-try!

Call me biased but, after your first successful attempt, you will prefer this to the real deal at Starbucks. It’s better, healthier and has a more natural flavor.

Read: How much sweet cream does Starbucks use?

What Is Starbucks Cold Foam?

Starbucks cold foam is a very popular and tasty whipped non-fat dairy milk based foam that sits beautifully on the surface of their cold-brewed coffee. When you drink and sip away at this drink without a straw you will experience a delicious mix of cold-brewed coffee and cream and enjoy the smooth rich and creamy texture.

Coffee is not just about the taste, the beans and the drink – it’s about the texture too.

Let’s be perfectly clear on one thing…

Starbucks cold foam is much more than cold milk with air forced into it. It is non-fat dairy milk that is whipped in a specially made blender that only Starbucks has. It’s a bladeless blender that effectively whips the milk at a high speed and effectively produces a foam that is very similar to melted ice cream.

The intended use of the cold foam is for use in their cold-brewed coffee, iced coffee and nitro cold brew. You can of course request it for any drink that you want.

Read: How to make cold foam

What Is Vanilla Sweet Cream?

Now that we have clarified and detailed what Starbucks cold foam is, let’s get down to talking about vanilla sweet cream.

Vanilla sweet cream is a mixture of heavy cream, 2% milk and vanilla syrup. The end result is a vanilla-flavored cream that is amazing in a cup of cold-brewed coffee. Rich, cream, a beautiful taste and texture and a perfect summer coffee.

If you just order vanilla sweet cream, that is all you will get. You will not get the cream blended in their special bladeless blender to make the foam.

The vanilla sweet cream is a thinner version of the vanilla whipped cream, just like the unwhipped version.

Vanilla sweet cream does not sit on the top of your coffee; it slowly slides down and through your cold brew.

So, what about vanilla sweet cream cold foam?

What Is Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Foam?

It should now be pretty clear what vanilla sweet cream cold foam is and just for the sake of clarity and any doubts it is vanilla sweet cream that has been very well blended with Starbucks bladeless blender and becomes vanilla sweet cream cold foam.

Comparing Starbucks Cream Toppings

How To Make Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Foam Like A Pro

Let’s get to it and get making vanilla sweet cream cold foam and making an amazing coffee.

The ingredients are easy. Vanilla syrup or if you want to go natural, make your own vanilla flavored milk using a vanilla pod or a vanilla extract. Notably, making your own vanilla flavored milk has less sugar than the sugar-loaded vanilla syrup.

You need heavy cream and 2% milk also.

If you want to go down the vanilla syrup route there are a number of options online including Torani and of course Starbucks own brand can be bought on Amazon or from any major online retailer.

You can also experiment and make your own sugar-free vanilla syrup using sugar alternatives like Stevia.

Making vanilla sweet cream is very easy. Just mix the milk, syrup and heavy cream in a glass bottle and use it many times for many different coffee drinks.

Ingredients Required

• 1. 1/2 Cup Of 2% Milk.
• 2. 1 Cup Of Heavy Cream
• 3. 6 Tablespoons Of Vanilla Syrup.

How To Turn Your Sweet Cream Into Fluffy Cold Foam

To make an amazing Starbucks vanilla sweet cream cold foam, just blend with a handheld milk frother or a regular blender and only make as much as you really need for the coffee that you are making.

Your objective is to get a creamy rich texture that has a similar viscosity to that of melted ice cream. When you get this level of consistency, some of your cream will mix with your coffee and some will remain there like a cloud of cream on the top.

Since you can’t or are unlikely to have your own custom-built blender, you can, of course, use your handheld milk frother or any blender or food processor.

Alternative Options: You can froth your milk using your French press and pump it vigorously. You can also use a mason jar or a cocktail shaker. Simply add your sweet cream into your mason jar or cocktail shaker and shake it like crazy for a minute or two to aerate the milk, cream and vanilla mix.

Pro Tip: Keeping your mason jar or cocktail shaker in your freezer has the effect of creating a better quality foam.

Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Foam Calories

There are only 43 calories in a Vanilla sweet cream cold foam. Coffee generally does not have a lot of calories. You can pile on the pounds with Starbucks flavored coffee due to the high amount of sugars in the flavored syrups.

Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Foam Nutrition

Check the table below for nutritional details about vanilla sweet cold foam.

Frequently Asked Questions About What Is Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Foam?

What Is Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Foam Made Of?

Vanilla sweet cold foam is made of vanilla syrup and milk. It is very similar to whipped cream in flavor but has a much lighter and frothy texture.

What Does Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Foam Taste Like?

Vanilla sweet cream is like a creamier vanilla latte but is not as sweet or as sugary. If you love sweet and creamy coffees with a vanilla taste, you will enjoy a vanilla sweet cream.

What Is The Difference Between Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Foam And Whipped Cream?

The most obvious difference between cold foam and whipped cream is that cold foam can be poured into your coffee drink while whipped cream is sprayed on to your coffee. Whipped cream is notably thicker and holds its shape and form. Despite their differences, both are made the same way – by forcing air into heavy cream or milk. 

What Is Dunkin Sweet Cream Cold Foam? 

Dunkin sweet cream cold foam is a sweet and delicious vanilla-flavored creamy full-bodied cold brew that has been brewed with cold water and gone through a 12-hour extraction process. 

What Does Starbucks Use For Cold Foam?

Starbucks uses heavy cream, vanilla syrup and 2% milk to make their cold foam. The ultra foamy appearance is due to using a specially made blender that is only used for making cold foam and not other coffee drinks or coffee creations. 

Is Sweet Cream Just Whipped Cream?

No, sweet cream, which is also known by a more fancy name, Crème Chantilly, which is sweetened whipped cream. Crème Chantilly is distinct from sweet cream but is often erroneously seen as the same. It is notable sweeter. 

What Does Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Foam Contain?

Sweet cream cold foam is made with 2% milk, heavy cream and vanilla syrup and is whipped in a special bladeless blender, the Starbucks Verismo blender. It is poured and used as a topping for delicious cold brew coffee drinks and iced drinks. 

Slowly, it cascades into your drink. 

What’s The Difference Between Vanilla Sweet Cream And Cold Foam?

The difference between Vanilla sweet cream and cold foam is that the coffee giant’s sweet cream is made with heavy whipping cream, 2% milk and vanilla syrup. While cold foam is simply nonfat milk. 

Final Thoughts – What Is Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Foam?

Know you exactly what is vanilla sweet cream cold foam is. You can make your own super tasty better and healthier than Starbucks in the comfort of your own home. To make the very best I absolutely suggest that you master making it with French vanilla pods and make vanilla flavored milk. It will take you a few attempts to get the right flavor that you like into your milk that balances well with the heavy cream. 

Vanilla syrup is a good option, but it is sugary and artificial – even when you use Starbucks brand.

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Derek Marshall, a certified barista by the Specialty Coffee Association possesses over two decades of experience in specialty coffee shops. He holds professional certifications for coffee brewing and barista skills. Derek is also an author with authoritative books covering various coffee topics including specialty coffee, sustainability and coffee, coffee brewing, coffee recipes, coffee cocktails and books focusing on Brazilian coffee, Vietnamese coffee, Indonesian coffee and Malaysian coffee. As a barista for over two decades, Derek Marshall has worked in specialty coffee shops across the United Kingdom, Spain, Thailand, Malaysia, Cambodia, Indonesia, and Vietnam. His expertise extends to the distinct coffee cultures, specialty beverages, and brewing techniques of each nation. Functioning as a coffee consultant, Derek charges US$50 per hour. To learn more about Derek Marshall and Latte Love Brew, visit his About Me Page. For coffee inquiries, contact him at +34-639-410-375 or Derek@LatteLoveBrew.com, mentioning your name and location