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Gingerbread Cream Cold Foam

Sweet cream frothed with molasses, ginger and warm spices — Starbucks' new holiday cold foam, at home in 3 minutes for about 30 cents.
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Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 3 minutes
Servings: 1 large drink (about 1/2 cup foam)
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup heavy cream cold
  • 2 tablespoons milk cold, 2% or whole
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar packed
  • 1 teaspoon molasses
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg
  • 1 pinch sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Handheld milk frother or a sealed jar

Method
 

  1. Add everything to a tall cup or small pitcher, cream and milk first.
  2. Froth with a handheld frother 45–60 seconds, until thick, glossy and pourable with soft peaks — or shake hard in a sealed jar for 60 seconds.
  3. Pour slowly over your iced drink, over the back of a spoon, so the foam floats in one layer.
  4. Serve right away. Optional: dust with cinnamon and add a mini gingerbread cookie.

Notes

Foam is best within the hour. For hot drinks, spoon it on instead  of pouring so it melts slowly.