What’s in a Starbucks Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew?

When I tried recreating the Starbucks version at home, I realized it’s essentially a simple combination of cold brew coffee, a lightly sweetened vanilla pumpkin cream, and a touch of warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. The homemade version allows you to adjust the sweetness and creaminess exactly to your liking, so it can taste just as indulgent—or even better—than what you’d get in a café.

Is the Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew back at Starbucks?

From my recent experience following seasonal menus, Starbucks typically brings this drink back in the fall. But the exact timing can vary by location. The great thing about making it at home is that you don’t have to wait—you can enjoy it any time of the year.

How much sugar is in a Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew?

Depending on how much vanilla syrup you use, each serving of the homemade version has about 8 grams of sugar. I found that this amount gives just enough sweetness to complement the bold cold brew without making the drink overly sweet. You can easily reduce or increase the syrup to suit your taste.

What does the Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew taste like?

When I first took a sip, I was struck by the perfect balance: the cold brew is bold and smooth, while the pumpkin cream adds a velvety sweetness with warm notes of cinnamon and nutmeg. It’s creamy, lightly spiced, and refreshingly cold—a combination that feels both indulgent and comforting at the same time. Every sip tastes like autumn in a glass.

Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew Recipe

Description

Indulge in a homemade Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew, featuring smooth, bold cold brew coffee topped with velvety pumpkin cream, hints of cinnamon and nutmeg, and a touch of vanilla syrup—perfect for a cozy, refreshing autumn-inspired drink.

Ingredients

3 tablespoons heavy cream or half and half

2 tablespoons 2% or higher milk

2 tablespoons vanilla syrup

1 tablespoon pumpkin puree

1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

pinch ground nutmeg

12 oz cold brew coffee

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Instructions

How to Make Pumpkin Sweet Cream

Combine the cream, milk, syrup, pumpkin, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a jar.

Using a frother, mix for 1 to 2 minutes or until the cream begins to foam.

Alternatively, you can use a blender or mix by hand. Any way you decide, this pumpkin creamer is going to be the perfect topping!

Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 0 min
Category: Drink
Method: Blending
Cuisine: Homamade