Pecan Iced Latte with Vanilla Cold Foam

Name: Pecan Iced Latte with Vanilla Cold Foam
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tbsp caramel sauce; crushed ice, to fill; 1 cup 2% milk; 2 cups pecan-flavored coffee, brewed and chilled; 2 shots espresso; 1/4 cup vanilla sweet cream creamer; 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream; 1 tbsp vanilla syrup; caramel sauce, for drizzle

This pecan iced latte pairs chilled pecan-flavored cold brew with espresso and milk, finished with a billowy homemade vanilla sweet cream cold foam and caramel drizzle. The whipped foam topping elevates a simple iced coffee into a café-quality drink.

🌍American 🏷️Iced latte 🏷️Pecan coffee 🏷️Iced coffee 🏷️Latte Cold foam

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Total

5 min

Servings

2

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$19–$31

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

2 tbsp caramel sauce
crushed ice, to fill
1 cup 2% milk
2 cups pecan-flavored coffee, brewed and chilled
2 shots espresso
1/4 cup vanilla sweet cream creamer
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tbsp vanilla syrup
caramel sauce, for drizzleoptional

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Instructions

1
Drizzle caramel sauce along the inside of two large glasses.
2
Fill the glasses with crushed ice.
3
Pour 2% milk into each glass, filling about one-third of the way.
4
Top with the chilled pecan-flavored coffee, leaving about an inch of room at the top.
5
Add one shot of freshly brewed espresso to each drink.
6
Add a splash of vanilla sweet cream creamer to each latte.
7
To make the cold foam, combine heavy whipping cream and vanilla syrup in a separate glass.
8
Use a handheld milk frother to whip the cream mixture until it thickens into a soft foam.
9
Pour the vanilla sweet cream cold foam over each latte.
10
Garnish with an additional drizzle of caramel sauce, if desired.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Chill the pecan coffee and espresso completely before assembling to prevent the ice from melting too quickly.
Whip the cold foam until soft peaks form—overwhipping can cause the mixture to separate or become grainy.
Pour the caramel sauce into the bottom of the glass before adding ice and coffee for even distribution of sweetness and visual appeal.
Use fresh heavy whipping cream and vanilla sweet cream creamer for the fluffiest, most stable foam.

Substitutions

Pecan-flavored coffee → almond-flavored coffee or regular cold brew with 1/2 tsp pecan syrup
Heavy whipping cream → heavy cream or coconut cream (note: coconut cream may add subtle coconut flavor)
Vanilla sweet cream creamer → vanilla syrup mixed with half-and-half (note: adjust ratio to taste)
2% milk → whole milk, oat milk, or almond milk (note: non-dairy options will be less creamy)

Storage & make-ahead

This drink is best consumed immediately. Prepare components ahead: store chilled pecan coffee and espresso in separate containers for up to 48 hours, and make cold foam just before serving.

Equipment

electric mixer or whisk · mason jar with tight-fitting lid (if shaking foam by hand)

Common Questions

Can I make the vanilla cold foam ahead of time?

Cold foam is best made fresh and used immediately for maximum fluffiness, but you can whip it up to 30 minutes before serving and store it in the refrigerator.