Go Back
–+ servings

Valentine’s Cofffee – Starbucks Copycat

Strawberry Cold Foam is the most delicious festive topping to add to your coffee on Valentine's Day! The beautiful pink color and the creamy fruity flavor taste just like a chocolate-covered strawberry. Let’s make it at home and even better than Starbucks!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Yields1 drink
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Servings1 drink

Ingredients

STRAWBERRY SYRUP

  • 10 ounces frozen strawberries
  • 1/4 cup granulated white sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch

STRAWBERRY COLD FOAM

  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons 2% milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or 1 tablespoon vanilla syrup
  • 3 tablespoons strawberry syrup

FOR DRINK

  • 2 to 3 espresso shots
  • 1/2 to 1 tablespoon white mocha or chocolate sauce
  • milk of choice
  • strawberry cold foam
  • freeze-dried strawberries, crushed into powder

Instructions 

STRAWBERRY SYRUP

  1. Make the strawberry syrup. To a pot over medium heat, add the frozen strawberries, sugar, water, and cornstarch. Mix together.
  2. Cook down the strawberries for 6 to 7 minutes until softened. Mash them down with a spoon when softened and simmer for another 5 to 6 minutes.
  3. Strain out the syrup from the pulp into a bowl and set aside. You can discard the pulp.

MAKE THE COLD FOAM

  1. In a bowl, jar, or measuring cup, add the heavy cream, 2% milk, vanilla, and strawberry syrup. Whisk together with an electric whisk until thickened and has a pink color.
  2. To a cup, add white mocha sauce, chocolate sauce, or any sweetener you like in your coffee. Add the shots of espresso and mix together. Add milk and ice to taste and top with strawberry cold foam.
  3. Top it off with freeze-dried strawberry powder to enjoy!

Did You Make This Recipe?

If you make this recipe, leave a comment below and let me know how it turns out. I love hearing from you!