Iced Caramel Coffee with Sweet Cream Cold Foam

Name: Iced Caramel Coffee with Sweet Cream Cold Foam
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tbsp caramel sauce; 1 cup ice cubes; 1 cup brewed coffee, chilled; 1 shot espresso; 3 tbsp sweet cream coffee creamer; 1/4 cup heavy cream; 2 tsp vanilla syrup; 1 tsp caramel sauce, for drizzle

This iced caramel coffee combines chilled brewed coffee and espresso with homemade sweet cream cold foam for a silky, cafe-quality drink you can make at home in under 5 minutes.

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Total

5 min

Servings

1

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$17–$28

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

2 tbsp caramel sauce
1 cup ice cubes
1 cup brewed coffee, chilled
1 shot espresso
3 tbsp sweet cream coffee creamer
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 tsp vanilla syrup
1 tsp caramel sauce, for drizzleoptional

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Instructions

1
Drizzle caramel sauce along the inside of a tall glass.
2
Fill the glass with ice cubes.
3
Pour in chilled brewed coffee until the glass is about two-thirds full.
4
Add a shot of espresso.
5
Add a splash of sweet cream coffee creamer.
6
In a separate small cup, combine the heavy cream and vanilla syrup to make the cold foam.
7
Use a handheld milk frother to whip the mixture until it becomes a thick, fluffy foam.
8
Gently pour the sweet cream cold foam over the top of the iced coffee.
9
Garnish with an additional drizzle of caramel sauce.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Chill your brewed coffee completely before serving to prevent the ice from melting too quickly and diluting the drink.
Whip the cold foam until stiff peaks form—it should hold its shape and not collapse into the coffee.
Pour the caramel sauce into the bottom of the glass before adding ice and coffee for even flavor distribution on first sip.
Use a milk frother for the fastest, smoothest cold foam; a hand mixer or whisk works but takes 2-3 minutes of steady beating.

Substitutions

Sweet cream coffee creamer → heavy cream only (foam will be less rich) or half-and-half (less stable foam)
Caramel sauce → dulce de leche or salted caramel syrup (adjust sweetness to taste)
Vanilla syrup → 1/2 tsp vanilla extract mixed into the cream (slightly less sweet)

Storage & make-ahead

Assemble and drink immediately for the best cold foam texture. Pre-whipped foam lasts up to 1 hour refrigerated but will deflate.

Equipment

milk frother · hand mixer (optional but recommended for cold foam)

Common Questions

Can I make the cold foam ahead of time?

Cold foam is best served immediately after whipping, but you can prepare it up to 1 hour ahead and store it in the refrigerator. It will deflate slightly over time.

What if I don't have an espresso machine?

Use 1/4 cup of strong brewed coffee instead of the espresso shot. The drink will be slightly less intense but still delicious.

Can I use regular milk instead of heavy cream for the foam?

Heavy cream whips into stable foam much better than regular milk. Half-and-half works as a lighter substitute, but whole milk will not foam properly.

How do I make the cold foam fluffy?

Whip the heavy cream, sweet cream creamer, and vanilla syrup with a milk frother, hand mixer, or whisk until stiff peaks form—about 1-2 minutes with electric tools.