Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew
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Published Sep 12, 2021, Updated Jun 12, 2023
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Make a Starbucks pumpkin cream cold brew at home with this simple recipe! It combines cold brew coffee with a delicious pumpkin spice foam that’s made with oat milk and pumpkin puree.
You are in for a treat with this Starbucks copycat pumpkin cream cold brew recipe! It’s the perfect recipe for those crisp mornings that turn into warm days. Plus, my version is way healthier than the mega coffee shop’s version. This recipe is only 100 calories and has 13 grams of sugar while the Starbucks version is 250 calories and has 31 grams of sugar. No thank you!
This recipe is for a cold coffee drink but if you’re craving something warmer, I recommend trying my pumpkin spice latte! You can’t go wrong with either… I can see myself alternating between these two recipes all fall long. Ha!
What is Pumpkin Cream? (Starbucks Copycat)
The king of coffee drinks, Starbucks has created a pumpkin cream cold brew. But what the heck is pumpkin cream? It’s a combination of milk, pumpkin and fall flavors. The pumpkin spice foam is poured over cold brew coffee but honestly I want to enjoy this over so many different recipes! It would be delicious mixed in with my pumpkin oatmeal, pumpkin overnight oats or even just as a little treat on its own.
Here’s What You Need
- non-dairy milk – I used oat milk because it’s super creamy and froths up really well but any dairy-free milk works!
- pumpkin puree – use canned or homemade pumpkin puree. If you are using canned, just make sure it’s not pumpkin pie filling because that’s loaded with added sugars.
- maple syrup – I like using maple syrup as a natural sweetener but any liquid sweetener works in this recipe.
- pumpkin pie spice – make your own pumpkin pie spice or use a store-bought blend.
- vanilla extract – optional but adds a delicious flavor base to the drink.
- cold brew – make your own cold brew at home or use a store-bought coffee.
How to Make Cold Brew
I’ve shared how to make cold brew coffee before, but here are the cliff notes for a method that doesn’t require any fancy equipment:
- Pour 1 cup of coarse ground coffee beans to a large container. Add 1 1/2 cups of cold water. Stir to make sure all grounds are wet and then add another 1 1/2 cups of water.
- Cover the container and allow the coffee to steep for 12-24 hours. The longer you let it steep, the stronger it will be.
- Use a coffee filter, mesh cloth or thin dish towel to strain the grounds from the liquid. This is your cold brew concentrate!
No time to make cold brew? Feel free to use chilled coffee.
How to Make Pumpkin Cream
There are two ways to make the pumpkin cream: in a blender or with a frother. If you’re using a blender, add the milk, pumpkin, maple syrup, vanilla and pumpkin pie spice to your blender and blend until the mixture is frothy. If you’re using a handheld frother, add those ingredients to a large glass and mix until light and frothy.
Can I Make a Hot Pumpkin Cream Coffee?
Absolutely! I know as the weather starts to turn, I start craving warmer drinks. If you would like to enjoy this warm, I recommend making the pumpkin cream as directed and then make traditional, hot coffee. Pour the pumpkin cream over your warm coffee and enjoy!
Can I Make Pumpkin Cream in Bulk?
Yes! You can absolutely double or triple the pumpkin cream recipe so you have it in bulk. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days. The mixture will settle during storage so you’ll have to re-blend or froth it if you want it to be that texture but you can also just give it a shake and pour it in.
More Coffee Recipes to Try
The Most Popular Pumpkin Recipes
- Slow Cooker Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal
- Pumpkin Chia Pudding
- Healthy Pumpkin Muffins
- Pumpkin Bread
- Soft Pumpkin Cookies
- Pumpkin Oatmeal
- Pumpkin Bars with Chocolate Chips
- Vegan Pumpkin Muffins
Be sure to check out the full collection of pumpkin recipes and drink recipes here on EBF.
Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup non-dairy milk, I used oat milk
- 1 Tablespoon canned pumpkin or homemade pumpkin puree
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup, or other liquid sweetener
- ⅛ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, plus more for sprinkling on top
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, optional
- 1 cup cold brew
- Ice, for serving
Instructions
- Add milk, pumpkin, maple syrup, vanilla and pumpkin pie spice to your blender and blend until frothy. Another option is combine all ingredients and use a handheld frother to foam.
- Place cold brew and ice in a cup. Pour foamy pumpkin mixture over the cold brew, sprinkle a dash of pumpkin pie spice on top and enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Hi i am so excited to try this recipe. Would you mind sharing what brand of canned pumpkin puree did you use ? Thanks!
It varies, I usually go for an organic brand like Farmers Market, Trader Joe’s or Thrive Market. 🙂
Thank you!
Just made this to enjoy with breakfast! It is delicious!
Yay!! So happy to hear you enjoyed this pumpkin cream cold brew! Thanks for the review, Allison. I really appreciate it!
Love this! Nice to enjoy these flavors without all the extra calories and sugar!
Yay!! So glad you enjoyed this pumpkin cream cold brew, Kelly! Thanks for trying it out and coming back to leave a review. I really appreciate it!
I just made this and used 1 TBSP of pumpkin butter (your recipe) and it turned out delicious. I used cashew milk. I figured the pumpkin butter already had the all ingredient, plus I didn’t have to open up a can of pumpkin. Thank you for another great fall recipe
Yay!! Happy to hear this cold brew was a success, Darlene. Thanks so much for the review + star rating. I really appreciate it!
Can’t wait to try this!
Question: does the recipe call for 1 cup of cold brew concentrate? Or 1 cup of prepared cold brew?
I usually just use my cold brew concentrate, but either works!
This drink was delicious! I used unsweetened vanilla oat milk so didn’t add the vanilla, and added a bit more pumpkin spice and it was so yummy. Having the real pumpkin in it makes such a difference and also makes you feel much better about what you’re drinking!
Yay!! So pumped to hear this pumpkin cold brew was a success, Holly! Thanks for the review. I really appreciate it!
I just made this for my chai latte and it was perfect! I didn’t have pumpkin pie spice so I just used a little cinnamon. But, I just put PPS on my grocery pickup for today! I will be making this all Fall! Thanks!! I hope chai counts for the contest!!
JQ
This sounds delicious, Jennifer. Thank you so much for sharing, I really appreciate your review + star rating!
Absolutely delicious, thank you! The pumpkin taste is spot on.
Ah yay! So happy to hear this cold brew was a hit, Katie. Thanks for the review!
Does the 13 grams of sugar come from the maple syrup and oat milk?
Yup!
One of the easier recipes I’ve seen for pumpkin cream, and really yummy! Love the idea of using the extra cream in my oats!
So pumped you loved this recipe, Lindsay!! Thanks for making it and for the review. I so appreciate it. 🙂
I tweaked this a bit to sneak in some protein and veggies. I added frozen riced cauliflower (I add this to almost all my smoothies, you can’t taste it, I swear!) and a scoop of plant-based vanilla protein powder. Then I blended it up into a delicious Pumped-Up Pumpkin Cold Brew Frappuccino. Yum, and thanks for the inspiration!
Yum, yum, yum. I’m addicted to cold foam and gives me an excuse to use my Nespresso foamer that sits in the cabinet. I find using an oat creamer like nutpods gives me a better foam. I upped the pumpkin spice because I like spice. Thanks for recipe! I’ve already experimented with a chocolate cold foam using this basic formula.
Woo!! So happy to hear you loved this pumpkin cream cold brew recipe, Shelley! I bet the chocolate one is delicious as well. Thanks so much for the review. I really appreciate it!
Just made this and it’s so good. Best recipe I’ve found. Thank you!
Yay! So glad you enjoyed it, Vicki. Thanks for the review!
Delicious and creamy! Made my morning coffee feel fancy and like a treat. Do your future self a favorite and double this recipe. It is worth it! I had just enough leftover pumpkin from making Brittany’s flourless pumpkin muffins & oatmeal pumpkin cookies to double this recipe. Some may say I lean in to pumpkin season a little aggressively, haha!
Oh yay!! This makes me so happy to hear. So pumped this pumpkin cream cold brew was a hit, Gwyn. Thanks for the review!!
Absolutely love this recipe! It is so good. I have made it every day for the last week.
Oh yay!! Isn’t it so good?! I’m glad you’re loving it! Thanks for the review. 🙂
It dropped below 80 in San Diego so I’m ready for all things pumpkin 😆 This is super easy and delish! I mixed it in a protein shaker bottle because I was too lazy to break out the blender and it worked great! I also added in collagen powder and served it with Trader Joe’s coffee concentrate. Another EBF hit!
Woo! So glad you loved this drink, Sara. Thanks for making it and for coming back to leave a review!
This is amazing!!!! I tried it with warm coffee. I made it last fall and was very excited to have it again! I made a larger batch to have throughout the week. I also used some of the leftover pumpkin purée for the pumpkin oatmeal cookies (recipe also on this website), which are also delicious and go great with this recipe! 😊
YUM! It sounds like you are truly embracing pumpkin season, Tanya, love it!! Thank you so much for sharing your review & star rating, I really appreciate it!
Love this recipe! I used a slightly sweet cold brew coffee and loved the sweetness level when combined with this recipe. Highly recommend!
AH YAY! I am happy to hear that you are loving this recipe, Carly! Thank you for sharing your review & star rating, I really appreciate it!
I love this fall drink! I’m doing Whole30 right now so instead of maple syrup, I put in a medjool date.still get that same sweetness but from whole food. This is so good and doesn’t cost the price of a Starbucks drink!
WOO! I am so excited to hear that you are loving this recipe and it works with Whole30, Tammi. Thank you so much for sharing your review + star rating, I really appreciate it!
This recipe totally hits my cravings for fall flavored without any of the added sugar or chemicals!
YES! I am excited that you are enjoying this recipe, Lizzy. Thank you so much for sharing your review & star rating, I so appreciate it!
Absolutely LOVED this recipe – easy to make and simple ingredients that I had on hand. I just need to make a larger batch next time as I wanted a second cup!
YES! I am so happy to hear that you are loving this recipe, Samantha. Thank you for coming back and leaving your review + star rating, I really appreciate it!
This is so delicious for Fall (or anytime)! I will be making it again and again!
YES! I am so happy to hear that you are loving this recipe, Tara. Thank you so much for your review & star rating, it means so much to me!
I’m a major cold brewed coffee drinker. I use monk sweetener to give it a sweeter taste. your recipe is awesome and i will use this recipe instead of my own with just the one change, The monk sweetener. thank you
YAY! I am so happy to hear that this recipe is a hit, Jadie. Thank you so much for sharing your review + star rating, it meals so much to me!
Made this morning for your recipe club! A little more work than my usual pour-coffee-in-cup breakfast, but so yummy! I think every time I crack a can of pumpkin for a recipe, I will steal a tablespoon for a pumpkin cold brew treat!
That was meant to be 4 stars, not 3 but it won’t let me change it! Great recipe!
Hi Diane – I am so happy to hear that you are loving this recipe! Thank you so much for sharing your review + star rating, I means so much to me!
Delicious foam topper! I make an iced coffee with espresso and pour it over that for a delicious rich pumpkin taste!
YUM! This sounds delicious. I am so happy to hear that you are loving this recipe, Sydney. Thank you for sharing your review & star rating, I so appreciate it!
A PUMPKIN DREAM!!!!! 10x better than a Starbucks drink. Try it yesterday.
WOO! I am so excited to hear that you are loving this recipe, Morgan. Thank you so much for sharing your review + star rating, I really appreciate it!
Soo yummy!! I always buy canned pumpkin for my cats and end up wasting half the can. Now I have a recipe to use it for and I’m sure I’ll be having this year round
Ah yess! What a perfect way to use up that extra pumpkin. Thank you so much for sharing your review & star rating, it means so much to me!
Wow, this was easy and SO yummy! I think I liked this version even more than the coffee shop. Looking forward to a healthier option that will save me money too!
Ah YAY! I am so excited to hear that this recipe is a hit, Jen! Thank you so much for your review & star rating, I really appreciate it.
Yum! Such a great treat and this recipe just says hello fall! Love how simple and satisfying it is. Eating birdfood does it again! Thank you for all of your delicious recipes. You’re my goto!
Aw, you are so kind, Meryl. I am excited to hear that this recipe is such a hit! Thank you so much for your review + star rating, I so appreciate it!
Delicious and super easy to make!
It’s even yummy as creamer if you prefer a hot cup of coffee too!
Definitely saving this as a fall staple recipe in my house:)
WOO! I am so happy that you are loving this recipe and it’s becoming a staple in your home, Kass! It’s just the perfect fall treat (without the extra calories). Thank you so much for sharing your review + star rating, I really appreciate it!
Refreshing treat. I would have maybe added a bit more pumpkin and maple syrup however. But first time making a cold brew and this was tasty!
WOO! I am so happy that you are loving this recipe and that you were able to adjust it to your preference, Sue. Thank you for your review + star rating, I really appreciate it!
Oh my goodness, this is GOOD! I actually prefer this over Starbucks. It’s less sweet and less caloric, but still so so delicious!
Yess! I love that this recipe is a hit for you, Casey. Thank you so much for sharing your review + star rating, I really appreciate it!
OMG…this is amazing and I don’t feel guilty about it at all like I do with a store bought version. Thank you!
WOO! I am so happy to hear that your are loving this recipe, Carmen. Thank you so much for your review + star rating, it means so much to me!
This recipe is so simple I have made it multiple times this past week. I love being able to taste the real pumpkin flavoring and feel like it gives a velvety texture to the overall drink.
YESS! I am excited to hear that this recipe is a hit, Siena. Thank you so much for sharing your review & star rating, I really appreciate it!
Super yummy!! I tried with almond milk and it was delicious! Also loved it with oat milk and pea milk! So easy to make too! 👏🏼
YAY! I am excited to hear that you are loving this recipe. I am SO happy this recipe works well with other milks as well, I never thought about pea milk, will be giving this a try for sure. Thank you for sharing your review + star rating, I really appreciate it.
Love this for getting me away from the drive through! I used almond milk and my milk frother to mix! Will continue to use this recipe for my go-to!! Especially when I have leftover pumpkin from other fall recipes!
Yay! I am SO happy that you are loving this recipe, Kelly. Thank you for sharing your review & star rating, it means so much to me!
Love how simple and delicious this recipe is! Perfect dupe for Starbucks!
Yay! I am happy to hear that you are enjoying this recipe, Jasmine. Thank you so much for sharing your review & star rating, I so appreciate it.
Been making this all month! So easy and delicious – the perfect (healthier!) way to enjoy my fall coffee. Could not recommend more!
YUM! So happy that you are loving this recipe, Megan. Thank you so much for giving it a try, I really appreciate you coming back and leaving your review + star rating, it means so much to me.
Just made this and it’s so good!
Yay! I am so glad you’re enjoying this recipe and it turned out great for you. Thank you for your review + star rating, I really appreciate it!
Hey, I was wondering, could I use just plan Pumpkin pie filling instead of puree? Would it change anything thing? And do you have to steep it? Or could I just make coffee, put some ice in it, or put it in the fridge until it is cold?
Hi Maggie – Unfortunately I do not recommend using pumpkin pie filling because it has a ton of added sugar to it (making it not as healthy). For the cold brew you could just use chilled coffee that you have leftover from your morning coffee. Hope this helps!
Pulled up this recipe again this fall. It’s a favorite in our home. Since I do not prefer sweet coffee I omit the maple syrup. If you don’t have a blender or hand held frother, shaking it in a jar with leak proof lid works just as well. ENJOY!!
Amazing! Thank you so much, Michele, I am so glad to hear that you are loving this recipe. Your review + star rating means so much to me, I really appreciate it!
So good! 🧡
Yay! I am so glad you’re loving this one, Lynn. Thank you for your review & star rating, I truly appreciate you!
I poured it over warm coffee (cause I didn’t want to wait for my brew to get cold) and it was delicious!
YUM! SO glad you’re loving this recipe, Heather. Thanks so much for coming back and sharing your review + star rating I really appreciate it!
I have made this countless times this fall! Thank you so much. I modified it today to be a chocolate peppermint foam-added a drop of peppermint extract and a teaspoon of cocoa powder, left out the pumpkin and pumpkin spice. So good!
My favorite! I am happy you are loving this recipe, Sarah. Thanks so much for coming back and sharing your review + star rating, it means so much to me!