Last Updated on August 12, 2025
If you're looking to upgrade your iced drink game, this Strawberry Cold Foam Iced Coffee or Matcha Latte is about to be your new favorite sip. Creamy, fruity, and refreshingly bold, it tastes like your favorite Starbucks treat-but it's homemade, easy, and way more affordable. Whether you use cold brew, an iced mocha, or a creamy iced matcha latte, this recipe brings that dreamy layered look and flavor right into your kitchen.
What Is Strawberry Cold Foam?
Strawberry cold foam is a whipped topping made from cream, milk, and strawberry flavoring. It's thick yet pourable and designed to float over iced drinks like coffee, matcha, or iced mochas. This version brings fresh berry flavor with a creamy texture that blends beautifully into your drink as you sip.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Combines your favorite drinks with rich strawberry cold foam for a unique treat
- Creamy texture and fruity flavor refresh your iced drinks
- Made with simple ingredients you probably already have
- Pairs perfectly with cold brew, green tea, or matcha
Ingredients for Strawberry Cold Foam Iced Coffee or Matcha Latte
To make the perfect drink with strawberry cold foam, you'll need:
- Heavy Cream - For that thick, foamy texture
- Whole Milk - Balances the richness and keeps the foam smooth
- Strawberry Powder - Use freeze-dried strawberries blended into a powder, or try strawberry puree or strawberry syrup
- Strawberry Extract - Enhances the fruity notes
- Vanilla Extract - Adds depth and creaminess
- Cold Brew Coffee, Iced Latte, or Iced Matcha - Choose your favorite base and chill it well
Optional: Add a sweetener like maple syrup, honey, or simple syrup to taste before topping with the foam.
How to Make This Strawberry Cold Foam Recipe
This cold foam recipe comes together in minutes and adds a beautiful strawberry finish to any iced drink.
1. Make the Strawberry Cold Foam
- In a large bowl, combine heavy cream and whole milk.
- Whip using a hand mixer or electric frother until soft peaks form (about 4-5 minutes).
- Add strawberry powder, strawberry extract, and vanilla extract.
- Beat for 1 more minute until smooth and creamy.
2. Build Your Drink
- Fill your glass with ice.
- Pour in your cold coffee, latte, or iced matcha.
- Top with a generous spoonful of homemade strawberry cold foam.
- Sip and enjoy the fruity, creamy goodness.
Pro Tip: Want to make your own cold brew? Add coarsely ground coffee beans to water, refrigerate overnight, then strain. It's a smooth base for your strawberry drinks.
Make a Matcha Latte with Strawberry Cold Foam
For a matcha latte with strawberry cold foam, whisk culinary grade matcha powder or ceremonial grade matcha with a bit of water. Pour over ice and almond milk, then top with the cold foam. It's a green tea matcha moment with a strawberry upgrade.
Creative Add-Ons and Swaps
- Add a swirl of strawberry jam for richer berry flavor
- Try this foam on an iced mocha or iced matcha latte with strawberry
- Use almond milk instead of dairy
- Sweeten with brown sugar, granulated sugar, or vanilla syrup
- Add whole strawberries or a dusting of matcha powder on top
Better Than Starbucks (Really!)
- Customize with your favorite drink base: coffee, latte, or matcha
- Control your sweetness and flavor balance
- Made fresh with real ingredients like strawberry powder and vanilla extract
- No need to visit the unofficial Starbucks community-you’ve got this at home
📋 Recipe
Strawberry Cold Foam Iced Coffee
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Ingredients
For the Strawberry Cold Foam:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon strawberry powder**
For the Coffee:
- 4 cups cold brew coffee or chilled coffee of choice
- Ice for serving
- Optional: sweetener of choice honey, simple syrup, or maple syrup
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the heavy cream and whole milk.
- Beat for 4 to 5 minutes using a hand mixer or electric frother until soft peaks form.
- Add the vanilla extract and strawberry powder.
- Whip for 1 more minute, until the foam is smooth and fully blended.
- Fill glasses with ice and pour in cold brew coffee. Add sweetener if desired.
- Spoon strawberry cold foam over the top of each drink and serve immediately.
Notes
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Try this homemade strawberry cold foam on your next iced latte, matcha, or even an iced mocha, and turn an ordinary drink into a refreshing, coffeehouse-style experience at home.
Have you tried an iced matcha latte with strawberry cold foam yet? Let us know what combo you love most!
