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Irresistible Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew Recipe Easy Homemade Fall Drink

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A creamy, slightly sweet pumpkin cream cold brew that combines smooth coffee with warm fall flavors, perfect for cozy autumn mornings and lazy afternoons.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup (240 ml) cold brew coffee
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream (or coconut cream for dairy-free option)
  • 2 tablespoons (30 g) pumpkin puree (plain canned pumpkin, not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) maple syrup (or honey)
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon (1 g) ground cinnamon
  • A pinch of ground nutmeg (optional)
  • Ice cubes as needed

Instructions

  1. Prepare your cold brew coffee by steeping coarsely ground coffee in cold water (about a 1:4 coffee-to-water ratio) for 12-24 hours in the fridge. Strain through a fine mesh or coffee filter to get about 1 cup (240 ml) of concentrated cold brew.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream, 2 tablespoons (30 g) pumpkin puree, 1 tablespoon (15 ml) maple syrup, 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon (1 g) ground cinnamon, and a pinch of nutmeg if using.
  3. Whip the mixture using a hand mixer or whisk until soft peaks form, about 2-3 minutes with a mixer or 5-7 minutes by hand. The cream should be thick but still pourable.
  4. Fill a glass with ice cubes and pour in 1 cup (240 ml) cold brew coffee, leaving room for the pumpkin cream topping.
  5. Gently spoon or pour the pumpkin cream over the cold brew so it floats on top, creating a layered look.
  6. Sprinkle a dash of cinnamon on top for garnish. Serve immediately and stir before drinking to mix the flavors.

Notes

Use cold heavy cream straight from the fridge for best whipping results. Chill the mixing bowl for 10 minutes before whipping if needed. Do not overwhip to avoid grainy texture. For a vegan version, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and use maple syrup or agave. Store pumpkin cream separately in airtight container in fridge for 1-2 days and whisk before reuse. Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.

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