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Salted Caramel Cold Foam

A quick and indulgent sweet-and-salty foam topping for iced coffee, made in under five minutes with just four ingredients.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 2 drinks
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: Modern Cafe
Calories: 45
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream chilled
  • 2 tablespoons salted caramel syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch sea salt about 1/8 teaspoon

Equipment

  • Milk frother (handheld electric or manual whisk)
  • Small mixing bowl or measuring cup
  • Measuring spoons
  • Small spoon for stirring
  • Coffee mugs for serving

Method
 

  1. Place your mixing bowl or measuring cup in the freezer for 2 minutes to chill the equipment.
  2. Pour 1/2 cup of cold heavy cream into the chilled bowl or measuring cup.
  3. Add 2 tablespoons of salted caramel syrup to the cream.
  4. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract and a pinch (about 1/8 teaspoon) of sea salt.
  5. Using a milk frother on low speed or a wire whisk, begin whisking slowly to incorporate air.
  6. Continue whisking for 2–3 minutes until the mixture forms soft peaks.
  7. Check the texture by lifting the whisk: the foam should be light, airy, and hold its shape loosely.
  8. Spoon the salted caramel cold foam over your iced coffee or cold brew, letting it cascade slightly down the sides.

Notes

Make foam immediately before serving, as it begins to deflate after about five minutes at room temperature.