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    February 10, 2021 · Updated August 23, 2023

    Irish Cream Cold Foam Recipe (Starbucks Copycat!)

    4.08 from 13 votes
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    · by Amanda Gajdosik

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    This Starbucks copycat recipe may be even better than the real thing, trust me! It’s made with classic cold brew coffee that’s combined with an easy homemade Irish simple syrup and topped with sweet cream cold foam. It takes just 10 minutes to make and is a little sip of heaven.

    A pint glass sits on a wooden serving board. It is filled with homemade Irish cream cold foam and topped with a sprinkling of cocoa powder.

    The luscious flavors of Irish cream swirl together with perfectly smooth cold brew coffee. The drink is topped off by soft and fluffy sweet cream cold foam and a dusting of cocoa powder.

    Ingredients for this recipe

    • Cold Brew Coffee (here is my own recipe for homemade cold brew)
    • Chocolate Syrup
    • Water
    • Vanilla Extract
    • Almond Extract
    • Heavy Cream
    • Sweetened Condensed Milk
    • Cocoa Powder
    All of the ingredients for Irish Cream Cold Foam are in various bowls and measuring cups on a silvery baking tray.

    Reasons to love this recipe

    It’s easy. If you can access a spoon and a whisk, you can make it!

    It’s cheaper than the drive thru. An entire batch of homemade cold brew coffee with Irish Cream cold foam costs about what three trips to Starbucks would.

    This recipe starts with my perfect homemade cold brew coffee recipe. It’s so easy, you’ll feel like a seasoned Starbucks barista after the first sip.

    A glass filled with Irish Cream Cold Foam recipe sits on a wooden serving tray. There are more filled glasses in the background.

    How to make Irish Cream Cold Foam at Home

    1. Make the vanilla sweet cream. This is how my pistachio cream cold brew starts, too.
    2. Make the Irish Cream syrup. It’s just a simple syrup made from chocolate syrup, water, vanilla and almond extracts.
    3. Flavor the cold brew coffee. With the homemade Irish cream simple syrup. Or a few pumps of store-bought Irish Cream syrup if you prefer!
    4. Whip the sweet cream into cold foam. In a NutriBullet or Ninja Blender or any other blender you have at home. This turns the vanilla sweet cream into cold foam!
    5. Top the coffee with cold foam. And then a sprinkle of cocoa powder!
    A glass bowl filled with homemade sweet cream that has been whisked together.
    Make the sweet cream.
    A small saucepot filled with homemade Irish cream simple syrup
    Make the Irish Cream syrup.
    Homemade cold brew coffee gets poured into a glass filled with ice.
    Add the cold brew coffee and Irish Cream syrup to a glass.
    A blender filled with homemade sweet cream cold foam.
    Whip the sweet cream into cold foam.
    An iced cold brew coffee gets topped with homemade Irish cream cold foam.
    Top the cold brew coffee with the cold foam.
    A hand sprinkles cocoa powder on top of a homemade Irish cream cold foam.
    Dust with cocoa powder to serve.

    What does Irish Cream taste like?

    Homemade Irish Cream syrup is easier than you can imagine! The main flavors of traditional Irish Cream are chocolate, vanilla, and toasty nuts. These are often mixed with fresh cream and Irish whiskey to get the full effect!

    A hand pours a shot of Irish cream simple syrup into a glass filled with ice.

    To recreate those flavors without buying a fancy coffee syrup, I made a quick and easy Irish Cream simple syrup that’s nutty and chocolatey and vanilla-y. Of course – if you have Irish Cream flavored syrup on hand, feel free to use that in this recipe.

    How to store leftover sweetened condensed milk

    This recipe only calls for ½ cup of sweetened condensed milk. A little less than half of a standard 12 ounce can. Now, the recipe could easily be doubled to accommodate the use of a full can Or! The leftover sweetened condensed milk can be frozen!

    A plastic zip-top bag is filled with leftover sweetened condensed milk that will be frozen. It is labeled with a piece of tape.

    That's right, frozen! Simply pour the leftovers in a freezer-safe zip-top bag, label it, and freeze for up to six months. Condensed milk does not freeze totally solid due to the high sugar content, but it is still preserved!

    More Homemade Cold Foam Recipes

    • Cold Brew Coffee with Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Foam
    • Pumpkin Cream Cold Foam Cold Brew
    • Peppermint Mocha Cold Foam
    • Cold Brew Coffee with Salted Caramel Cold Foam
    A glass of Irish Cream Cold Foam Cold brew coffee on a wooden serving board.
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    4.08 from 13 votes

    Irish Cream Cold Foam Cold Brew Coffee

    This Starbucks copycat recipe may be even better than the real thing, trust me! It’s made with classic cold brew coffee that’s combined with an easy homemade Irish simple syrup and topped with sweet cream cold foam. It takes just 10 minutes to make and is a little sip of heaven!
    Prep Time5 minutes mins
    Cook Time5 minutes mins
    Total Time10 minutes mins
    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Cold Brew, Cold Foam Cold Brew Coffee, Irish Cream Cold Foam
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 108kcal
    Author: Amanda Gajdosik
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    Equipment

    • Small Saucepan
    • NutriBullet or Ninja Blender (optional)

    Ingredients

    For the Sweet Cream Cold Foam:

    • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
    • ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
    • 2 tsp. vanilla extract

    For the Homemade Irish Cream Syrup:

    • ¼ cup chocolate syrup
    • ½ cup water
    • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
    • ¾ tsp. almond extract (using 1 tsp. will make for a nuttier tasting syrup)

    For the Cold Brew Coffee with Cold Foam:

    • 12 ounces cold brew coffee concentrate
    • 4-6 ounces cold water optional
    • Cocoa powder for serving

    Instructions

    For the Sweet Cream Cold Foam:

    • Whisk together the heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Place in the refrigerator until ready to use.

    For the Homemade Irish Cream Syrup:

    • In a small saucepan set over medium-low heat, whisk together the chocolate syrup, water, vanilla extract, and almond extract until smooth. This simple syrup recipe will come together so quickly, as there is no sugar that needs to be dissolved!
    • Remove from heat and set aside until ready to use.

    For the Cold Brew Coffee with Cold Foam:

    • Add 1 – 2 tablespoons of the Irish cream syrup to a tall glass filled with ice. Top with the cold brew coffee and water, if using, and stir to combine.
    • In a a small blender (or with a whisk) pulse ¼ - ½ cup of the sweet cream for 5 seconds, or until fluffy and thick. Voila! Sweet cream cold foam!
    • Top the iced coffee with the sweet cream cold foam and sprinkle with a dusting of cocoa powder before serving.

    Notes

    • Leftover sweet cream can be store in the refrigerator for up to five days. (It also makes a delicious coffee creamer without being whipped!)
    • Leftover Irish Cream simple syrup can be store in the refrigerator for up to two m

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1drink | Calories: 108kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 26mg | Potassium: 99mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 103IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg

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    1. Ann says

      March 25, 2022 at 2:36 pm

      5 stars
      Going to have to try this!

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