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Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew

drinks· Fall Flavors· Holiday Favorites
September 26, 2022

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Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew – Vanilla cold brewed coffee is topped with a homemade pumpkin cream so you can enjoy your Starbucks obsession right at home!

pint glass of pumpkin cream cold brew coffee with a metal straw

The seasonal cold brews at coffee shops are becoming by go-to drink. They don’t have as a much sugar and the coffee flavor is strong, while also giving me a pep of seasonal flavor. For the fall, Starbucks releases a Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew that blows me away every time. It’s bold, has a yummy creamy consistency, and the pumpkin spice sends a comforting feeling all throughout your body with every sip.

I much prefer making my own coffee at home, not only because it saves me $5, but also because I can control the ingredients a little more. I recreated this Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew without using any artificial pumpkin flavor and with my homemade cold brew. It was completely divine.

Here is my Pumpkin Spice Cold Brew!

overhead shot of pumpkin cream cold brew to show the spices on top of the cream
front view of glasses of pumpkin cream cold brew to see the cream mixing into the coffee
overhead shot of two glasses of pumpkin cream cold brew

What is cold brew coffee?

Cold brew coffee is just a coffee that has been slowly steeping overnight in the refrigerator. The slow steep allows the coffee flavors to be really bold, without going stale like it does in hot coffee that sits for more than an hour.

Some people have fancy cold brew pitchers that help filter out the grounds once the coffee is done but you don’t need that. I just filter out the grounds with a mesh sieve and a coffee filter. It works great!

Making the pumpkin cream

Once the cold brew is made and filtered, it’s time to make the pumpkin cream. This is super simple. All you do is blend all the pumpkin cream ingredients and then keep blending on low to froth up the cream until thick.

The pumpkin cream is added on top of the cold brew coffee over ice and then finished with a little more pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon.

Tips & Tricks

  1. Vanilla syrup is NOT vanilla extract. I used vanilla syrup, like this one from Torani, for this recipe. It is NOT the same as using vanilla extract so make sure your use a syrup.
  2. Pumpkin pie spice. If you don’t have pumpkin pie spice, you can use a mixture of those spices. For this recipe, I would use 1/8 teaspoon of cinnamon, a pinch of ginger, and a pinch of nutmeg.
  3. Heavy cream is important for frothiness. Since I don’t have a milk frother, I used a blender to achieve the right creamy consistency. But in order to make sure it came out thick, I had to add in a little extra fat in the form of heavy cream. So this is my warning to you – don’t skip out of the cream!
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Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew

Prep Time15 minutes mins
Brew time:12 hours hrs
Total Time12 hours hrs 15 minutes mins
Servings: 2 drinks

Ingredients

  • ⅔ cup coffee grounds
  • 3 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons vanilla syrup
  • pumpkin cream recipe below
Pumpkin Cream:
  • ¼ cup half and half
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree
  • 2 tablespoons vanilla syrup
  • ¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice plus a little more to sprinkle on top

Instructions

  • The night before, fill a 4-cup measuring cup with 3 cups of water. Add coffee grounds and stir together. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight for at least 12 hours.
  • The next morning, strain the coffee through a mesh sieve a few times to remove all the grounds. I even push it through a coffee filter to get all the particles out. Add 2 tablespoons of vanilla syrup to the coffee and refrigerate while we make the pumpkin cream.
  • Add pumpkin cream ingredients to a blender and mix on medium to blend together. Then, mix on low to froth up the mixture until thickened. This took me about 1 minute on low speed. If you have a milk frother, that works too!
  • Fill two pint glasses with ice up to 2/3 full. Split coffee between both glasses. Top with pumpkin cream. Drink immeditately.

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    April 18, 2026 at 2:52 am

    This pumpkin cream cold brew sounds amazing—creamy, cozy, and perfect for bringing those fall coffee shop vibes at home!

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    September 17, 2025 at 3:14 am

    That Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew recipe sounds divine — creamy, seasonal, and perfect for a cozy fall morning.

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    September 11, 2025 at 6:33 am

    Very impressive work. I think pumpkin cream cold brew recipe is nice but adding other flavours cream can make it more tasty.

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  54. HappyMod says

    September 10, 2025 at 1:17 am

    I love this recipe and will give it a try at home.

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    September 2, 2025 at 5:48 am

    I love this make at home recipe!

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    May 9, 2025 at 2:55 am

    Just hear this recipe’s name, I feel cool. It will be my favorite this summer.

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    April 25, 2025 at 12:45 am

    I love pumpkin thanks for this idea!

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  60. LaKita says

    October 2, 2022 at 3:58 pm

    Loved this cold brew recipe and I’m so happy that I found it! Definitely will be making it at home more often.

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  61. Loreto and Nicoletta Nardelli says

    September 30, 2022 at 4:06 pm

    This pumpkin cream cold brew was even better than the one we have at a coffee shop! Also, easy to make!

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  62. Tammy says

    September 30, 2022 at 3:39 pm

    I’m obsessed with cold brew lately. Definitely need to make this one next. A perfect treat to make at home…I just love anything pumpkin!

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  63. Lauren Michael Harris says

    September 30, 2022 at 11:13 am

    Used this recipe for the pumpkin cream and it was a hit! My husband and I both LOVE pumpkin flavored coffees, but buying them out was getting expensive! Thanks for a great recipe!

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  64. Leslie says

    September 30, 2022 at 10:33 am

    I am just like you…I enjoy making my coffee at home too because I can get the taste just right! Love this recipe!

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  65. Nancy says

    September 29, 2022 at 5:06 pm

    No more going to expensive coffee shops for a pumpkin flavored drink. This is way more delicious!

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  66. Marta says

    September 28, 2022 at 9:04 am

    This cold brew is one of the few pumpkin drinks that I will actually drink. I love the flavors of vanilla and REAL pumpkin in this drink.

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  67. Linda says

    September 28, 2022 at 8:58 am

    I’m a coffee lover too and love those seasonal coffees (but not the price). This is one delicious brew and all the better because I can have one whenever I want. Thanks for the perfect morning pick-me-up.

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  68. Julie says

    September 27, 2022 at 8:47 pm

    This came out amazing! I love the cozy pumpkin flavor combined with the cold brew. So perfect for the season.

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  69. Aimee Mars says

    September 27, 2022 at 3:01 pm

    I adore this recipe. I’m having a girls weekend and can’t wait to make these for my girlfriends! Love!!!

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  70. Kathleen says

    September 27, 2022 at 2:48 pm

    Fabulous Fall flavors and a perfect copy cat recipe. Can’t wait to start making this whenever I want.

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  71. Mirlene says

    September 27, 2022 at 2:46 pm

    I’m a coffee lover and this pumpkin cream was the perfect idea for this season! I love the taste and glad I can just make my own.

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  72. Holley says

    September 27, 2022 at 2:25 pm

    I love this make at home recipe! Saves time, money and even better than store bought!

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  73. kushigalu says

    September 27, 2022 at 2:02 pm

    Prefect fall recipe. Beautiful pics too. Pinned to make this soon.

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  74. Amanda says

    September 27, 2022 at 1:50 pm

    I just love this pumpkin cream cold brew from Starbucks, and this is even better! The creamy topping turned out so good with just the right kick of pumpkin spice.

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  75. Nadalie says

    September 27, 2022 at 1:26 pm

    With fall right around the corner this will be really great to serve! Gotta try this out soon!

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  76. Jen @ JENRON DESIGNS says

    September 27, 2022 at 10:04 am

    YUM the perfect taste of fall in a glass! I must give your recipe a try this week!

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  77. Jordan | Read. Eat. Repeat. says

    September 27, 2022 at 8:19 am

    I’ve never tried pumpkin in my coffee before (I always thought cinnamon in coffee sounded a little weird) but this recipe looked so yummy and easy that I decided to try it this morning and it was delicious! Great recipe.

    Reply
  78. Monica Simpson says

    September 26, 2022 at 10:21 pm

    I want to try and make cold brew. I’m glad to know I don’t need anything too fancy.

    Reply
  79. Bernice says

    September 26, 2022 at 6:50 pm

    I love this fall spin on a classic hot fall drink. We have a few unseasonably hot days coming up and this drink would be the perfect treat for those hot afternoons.

    Reply
  80. Amber Myers says

    September 26, 2022 at 6:17 pm

    I love all things pumpkin so I am thrilled to try this out. It looks fantastic!

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Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Sage Browned Butter – Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Sage Browned Butter – fluffy pillows of sweet potato dumplings tossed in a sage and browned butter sauce for a comforting pasta dish you didn't know you needed! 

This gnocchi was inspired by a dish I had at a local restaurant years ago, you guys! I was skeptical about sweet potato gnocchi with just butter and sage – no cream? no tomato? But MAN, was I wrong! 

The sweet potato gnocchi is even MORE flavorful than the original! It shines on its own with little help from a heavy sauce – that's why it pairs so perfectly with a light toss in sage and browned butter!

Pro tip: Use a potato ricer to break up the sweet potatoes – don't use a food processor or it will make the gnocchi gummy and pasty! The ricer makes it super fluffy!

Perfect for fall dinners, Thanksgiving, date nights, or anytime you want restaurant-quality comfort food at home! 

💬 Comment "GNOCCHI" for the recipe
💾 SAVE for fall cooking
📤 SHARE with someone who loves pasta!

https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/sweet-potato-gnocchi-with-sage-browned-butter/
Sour Cream Doughnuts – dense and crispy on the o Sour Cream Doughnuts – dense and crispy on the outside, moist and cakey on the inside! Your favorite old-fashioned cake doughnuts ready in half the time as yeast doughnuts!

These are also known as old-fashioned doughnuts, you guys! They're bulky, firm on the outside, but oh-so-moist on the inside! The BEST combination of textures – crunchy yet chewy, dense yet moist! 

I fell in love with these at a local bakery, and now my husband surprises me with them from time to time! Do I have a great man or what?!

Pro tip: Don't roll the dough too thin or the doughnuts will turn to hockey pucks when you fry them! You're better off making the dough too thick than too thin!

Perfect for weekend breakfast, Easter morning, brunch, or anytime you want homemade doughnuts without the wait! 

💬 Comment "DOUGHNUTS" for the recipe
💾 SAVE for weekend baking
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https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/sour-cream-doughnuts

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