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Starbucks, who? This is the best pumpkin spice cold brew recipe of 2021! Made with the fall flavors that we know and love, see why this easy homemade pumpkin cream cold brew will soon be a staple in your home.

If you love all-things pumpkin, then try my Buttermilk Pumpkin Spice Waffles or Pumpkin French Toast, next!

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Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew

Fall has to be my favorite time of the year and one of my most favorite things to do around this time, is indulge in my favorite fall-themed foods.

This creamy and refreshing treat is one of those beverages that I lean hard on as the weather begins to cool, which is why I am so excited to share this pumpkin cream cold brew recipe with you! If you love Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Cold Brew, then you’ll definitely love this recipe!

What is Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew?

This refreshing beverage is a flavored cold coffee drink that was created by Starbucks in 2019. It consists of cold brew coffee and a pumpkin flavored cream foam that’s served over ice.

Over the last couple of years, the seasonal drink is all-the-rage at Starbucks once fall season hits, and it seems that with each year, pumpkin cream cold brew makes its annual appearance as early as the end of August.

Making Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew at Home

Sure, you can pull up to your local Starbucks and order a Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew, but why not make your own? Making pumpkin cream cold brew at home is a lot easier than you think, and you can make a large batch for a fraction of the cost! Bonus: Making your own pumpkin cream cold brew at home means you don’t have to hop in your car and you can keep your pajamas on a little longer.

I’ve been tinkering with my version of pumpkin cream cold brew and I think it’s safe to say I’ve nailed it! I’ve come up with a recipe that is absolutely delicious; it has the perfect balance of pumpkin spice, creaminess and sweetness, and I’m so excited to share this recipe as I know you’re going to love it, too!

Ingredients You’ll Need

It only takes a handful of ingredients to make this refreshing beverage. Let’s round up the ingredients:

Cold brew coffee: You can go for store-bought cold brew or make your own (highly recommend!). See recipe below.
Heavy cream: We want luscious, full-bodied cream and heavy cream will help us achieve that due to its high fat content.
Whole milk: Using whole milk will give us soft and supple foam, like a sweet kiss.
Pumpkin pie spice: This is where this beverage gets it’s signature pupmkin-y taste.
Pumpkin puree: A little goes a long way and make sure you’re not using pummkin pie mix.
Maple syrup: I use to use Grade A pure maple syrup as it has the perfect amount of richness.

Tools You’ll Need

Coffee Grinder
Milk Frother or Aeroccino
Pitcher with Strainer or Fine Mesh Strainer and Cheesecloth

How to Make Cold Brew Coffee

Making your own cold brew is incredibly simple, just follow these steps:

Grind Coffee Beans. You’ll need 1½ cups of your favorite coffee bean, ground medium coarse. I’ve been using this coffee grinder for over 10 years and love that I get the perfect coarseness of coffee grounds, every time.
Add Water to Pitcher. Make sure you have a pitcher that will hold the coffee grounds and water together. I use this pitcher that has its own built-in strainer to hold the grounds in place. I love it!
Steep for 12 Hours. This is when the magic happens. Set the cold brew in the refrigerator and forget it for 12 hours.
Cold Brew is Ready. Simple, right? Now let’s move on to making the pumpkin cream.

How to Make Pumpkin Cream

Let’s get that signature pumpkin foam that’s super simple to make:

Cook pumpkin puree and spices in a saucepan for 1 minute over medium heat.
Add cream and milk to the saucepan and cook for 2 minutes, carefully to not allow the mixture to boil.
Remove from heat and stir in maple syrup.
Allow to cool to room temperature.
Strain and pour into a sterile container.
Store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Pumpkin cream foam To get luscious, signature pumpkin cream foam, add pumpkin cream to an Aeroccino, and froth until desired consistency is reached. Conversely you can add pumpkin cream to a small bowl and froth using a milk frother.

Looking for a Dairy-free Option?

My good friend, Capri Lilly, of Good Food Baddie makes a stellar Vegan Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew – Starbucks Copycat that is an absolutely delicious! The pumpkin cream has luscious texture and is a real treat! Be sure to check out this, and all of her fantastic plant-based, gluten-free recipes and Cooking with Sea Moss Cookbook!

Tips for Making the Best Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew

Start the day before by making the cold brew ahead. I usually make my cold brew the night before.
Strain coffee creamer after cooling for smoother texture.
Use Grade A maple syrup for the perfect amount of richness.
Save a few bucks and make your own pumpkin pie spice. Check out my Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice Blend recipe that only takes 5-minutes and 5-ingredients.

This Autumnal Favorite Is a Hit!

Are you loving it, too? Leave a comment below and share your love for this recipe on Instagram and Pinterest. We love to see you get down in the kitchen. Happy eating!

Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew (Starbucks Copycat)

Prep Time 12

Cook Time 10

Total Time 12 10

Servings

Author Jeri Mobley-Arias

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Ingredients

Cold Brew

1½ cups ground coffee, medium-coarse grind
4½ cups water Pitcher or fine mesh strainer
Cheesecloth (if your pitcher does not have a built-in strainer)

Pumpkin Cream

⅓ cup whole milk
⅔ cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1½ tablespoons pumpkin puree
¼ cup + 1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

If your pitcher does not have a built-in strainer, you’ll need to use a mesh strainer and cheesecloth to strain the coffee.
Place water in a pitcher and add ground coffee. Place in the refrigerator for 12 hours. Once ready, remove the strainer containing coffee grounds and discard. If using a cheesecloth to strain, place cheesecloth in a fine mesh strainer, over a large bowl. Carefully pour cold brew over cheesecloth-lined strainer. Place filtered cold brew coffee in a sterile container. Set aside until ready to serve.
In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, allow the saucepan to warm up for 30 seconds. Add pumpkin pie spice and pumpkin puree. Stir constantly for 30 seconds. Add heavy cream and whole milk. Cook for 2 minutes, careful to not allow the mixture to boil.
Remove from heat and stir in maple syrup and vanilla extract. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature. Strain mixture using a fine mesh strainer and pour into a sterile container.
When ready to use, froth pumpkin cream using a milk frother or Aeroccino. To assemble pupmkin cream cold brew, add ice cubes to a glass and fill ⅔ full with cold brew coffee. Add frothed pumpkin cream. Top with a dusting of pumpkin pie spice.

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If you are a fan of Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Creamer, then you’ll love this recipe! This homemade pumpkin spice coffee creamer is full of flavor and made with clean ingredients so you can feel good about indulging in your favorite seasonal coffee creamer.

If you’re a fan of pumpkin spice creamer like I am, you’ll definitely want to try my Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice that’s the perfect spice blend for making my Buttermilk Pumpkin Spice Waffles with Whipped Mascarpone or Pumpkin Spice French Toast!

Homemade Pumpkin Spice Coffee Creamer

This 2021 version of homemade pumpkin spice creamer can’t be beat! It has an irresistible smell–not to mention flavor, too–and the joy that this creamer brings with each sip sets the mood for the day ahead.

Why you’ll love this pumpkin spice coffee creamer recipe

It’s easy to make: All you need is a few ingredients, 15-minutes, and a quick warming on the stovetop and you’re on your way to big sips of happiness.
Ingredients you can trust: Real, wholesome ingredients here, folks. Nothing makes me more happy than knowing the ingredients in my food are those that I can trust–and this ingredients list is one you can count on.
Tastes fantastic: The balance of pumpkin puree and pumpkin spice is not overwhelming and still allows your coffee’s true tasting notes to shine.
Friendly on your pocket: This Starbucks pumpkin spice coffee creamer recipe is cheaper than buying a bottle at the store.
We can’t get over the amazing smell: No one complains about their kitchen smelling like warm fall notes, and we don’t think you will, either.

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How to make homemade pumpkin spice coffee creamer

Making your own pupmkin spice coffee creamer is a lot easier than you think! Before we get to sipping this goodness, let’s make sure you have the right ingredients to make your half-and-half mixture.

Ever wonder what goes into making your own half-and-half? It’s pretty simple, it’s essentially equal parts milk and cream.

Yep, half-parts whole milk and half-parts heavy cream–that’s it! Simply pour equal measurements of both into a container and voila–you have half-and-half.

Pumpkin pie spice blend

What gives this fall-inspired coffee creamer the ultimate fall feels, you ask? It’s the wondrous pumpkin pie spice blend. A 5-ingredient blend of spices that really lends this coffee creamer that ultimate pumpkin flavor.

Save a few bucks and make your own pumpkin pie spice. Check out my Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice Blend recipe that only takes 5-minutes and 5-ingredients.

How to make pumpkin spice coffee creamer

Cook pumpkin puree and spices in a saucepan for 1-minute over medium heat.
Add cream and milk to the saucepan and cook for 2-minutes, carefully to not allow mixture to come to a boil.
Remove from heat and stir in maple syrup.
Allow to cool to room temperature.
Strain and pour into a sterile container.
Store in the refrigerator until ready to use.

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How long is this pumpkin spice coffee creamer good for?

Kept in a sterile container in the refrigerator, this pumpkin spice coffee creamer will keep for 5-6 days, though, I don’t think it’ll take long before you finish it!

Prefer a sweeter creamer?

This recipe calls for 4 tablespoons of maple syrup.If you prefer your pumpkin spice coffee creamer on the sweeter end, simply add 4 tablespoons that the recipe calls for, followed by increments of ½ tablespoon until desired sweetness is reached.

I use Grade A pure maple syrup for this recipe. The “grade” denotes the color and depth of flavor; the darker the syrup, the stronger the flavor. Grade A maple syrup is amber in color and rich in flavor and can be found at most local grocers.

Tips for making the best pumpkin spice creamer

Strain coffee creamer after cooling for smoother texture.
Use Grade A maple syrup for the perfect amount of richness.
Shake before each use as even after strained, there are residual spices that tend to settle at the bottom of the container.

Dairy-free pumpkin spice latte, anyone?

My good friend, Capri Lilly, of Good Food Baddie makes a stellar Dairy-Free Pumpkin Spice Latte that is a fan-favorite! Be sure to check out this, and all of her fantastic plant-based, gluten-free recipes and Cooking with Sea Moss Cookbook!

This homemade pumpkin pie coffee creamer is a hit!

We are so excited for you to try this recipe, as we can’t get enough of it! Leave a comment below and share your love for this recipe on Instagram and Pinterest. We love to see you get down in the kitchen. Happy eating!