This strawberry cold foam iced coffee uses a measured spoonful of smooth jam for a creamy fruit topping that you can make with a handheld frother.
What is Strawberry Cold Foam Iced Coffee?
Strawberry cold foam iced coffee is chilled coffee topped with a soft, pourable strawberry cream. Here, smooth strawberry jam flavors a mixture of cold milk and heavy cream, which is briefly frothed before serving. The topping gradually blends into the coffee. Use ready-to-drink cold brew or chilled brewed coffee as the base.
What It Tastes Like
The foam tastes creamy and strawberry-sweet against the coffee underneath. It softens as it blends into the drink rather than holding a permanent whipped-cream shape.
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Ingredients and Why They Matter
- Smooth jam supplies a measured amount of strawberry flavor. Chunky preserves need straining; fresh whole berries are not a direct volume substitution.
- Heavy cream adds body; milk makes the topping easier to pour. Keep both cold before frothing.
- Ready-to-drink cold brew and chilled brewed coffee both work. Do not pour undiluted concentrate into the glass unless the label says it is ready to drink.
Strawberry Cold Foam Iced Coffee recipe
Prep: 5 minCook: 0 minCool/chill: about 0 minTotal: about 5 min
Yield: 1 drink
Strawberry foam
- 2 tablespoons cold heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons cold whole milk
- 1 tablespoon smooth strawberry jam, without large fruit pieces
- 1/4 teaspoon alcohol-free vanilla flavoring, optional
Coffee base
- 3/4 cup chilled brewed coffee or ready-to-drink cold brew
- 1/4 cup cold milk
- Ice to fill a 16-ounce glass halfway
How to Make It
- Smooth the strawberry base. Stir the jam with the 2 tablespoons milk until smooth. If it contains seeds or fruit pieces, strain it.
- Froth. Add cold cream and optional vanilla. Froth in a narrow cup for 20–40 seconds, stopping when thickened but still pourable.
- Assemble. Put ice, coffee, and the remaining 1/4 cup milk in a glass. Pour the strawberry foam on top and serve immediately.
Equipment
Narrow frothing cup, handheld milk frother, measuring spoons and a 16-ounce glass.
Pro Tips
Use smooth strawberry jam, not chunky preserves. Taste before adding any sweetener to the coffee.
Read the full ingredient list before measuring. Batch ingredients and the amount used to assemble a drink are listed separately where needed; do not add an entire syrup batch to a single glass. All measurements use US cups and spoons.
Strawberry Cold Foam troubleshooting
If the foam is thin, check that the cream and milk are cold. Froth a little longer; avoid adding unmeasured fruit purée, which can dilute it.
Variations
For an iced latte variation, use two espresso shots and 3/4 cup cold milk instead of the brewed-coffee base. Keep the strawberry foam quantities the same. A dairy-free foam needs a product designed for frothing; a simple cream substitution may not hold the same texture.
Storage
Keep the milk, cream and opened jam refrigerated according to their labels. Chill the coffee separately, then make the foam just before serving. Do not plan to store the assembled topping for its original texture: the foam gradually collapses and mixes into the coffee.
Common Questions
How do you make a strawberry cold foam?
For this recipe, smooth 1 tablespoon strawberry jam into 2 tablespoons cold milk, then add 2 tablespoons cold heavy cream. Froth for 20–40 seconds until thickened but pourable. A little vanilla is optional. Serve immediately over cold coffee.
How do you make an iced latte with strawberry cold foam?
Make the strawberry foam as directed, then prepare an iced latte with two espresso shots, 3/4 cup cold milk, and ice in a roomy glass. Pour the foam on top. This changes the coffee base from the brewed-coffee version in the recipe card.
Can I prepare it ahead?
Keep the components separate until serving. Chill the coffee or juices ahead, but add fresh ice, froth cream, or pour sparkling water at the last moment for the best texture.
Can I use decaf?
Yes. Replace the coffee or espresso with the same measured amount of decaf. It may still contain a small amount of caffeine. The milk, sweetness and preparation steps stay the same.
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