- If you have been convinced that delicious, dessert-inspired coffee drinks are strictly reserved for expensive cafes, consider this your official wake-up call. With just a couple of pantry staples and a minute of your time, you can transform an everyday iced coffee into a coffee-shop-worthy masterpiece without breaking the bank. This Oreo Cold Foam Cold Brew delivers all the rich, cookie-infused goodness of your favorite cookies and cream treat, floating on top of a crisp, bold cold brew. It’s just lightly sweet, perfect for those who don’t love an overly sugary coffee drink, but the flavor is fantastic.
How To Make Homemade Cold Brew
Before we get to the fluffy, sweet foam, you need a solid iced coffee base. Making cold brew at home is wildly easy! Simply combine coarsely ground coffee beans with cold water in a large jar or pitcher at a 1:4 ratio (~1 cup of coarse coffee grounds to 4 cups of water). Stir it up, cover it, and let it steep on your counter or in the fridge for 12 to 18 hours. Strain out the grounds using a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth, and you have got a super smooth, low-acid coffee base that stays fresh in the fridge for up to a week. When I’m feeling lazy, I’ll sometimes make a really concentrated coffee and cool it and cut it with water. Whatever you prefer works!
How To Make The Oreo Cold Foam
The secret to this incredible topping is using every single part of the cookie. We separate the sweet cream filling from the chocolate wafers, then microwave that cream filling for 40 to 60 seconds until it turns into a warm, pourable syrup.
Crush the chocolate cookie wafers into a fine powder, saving a tiny sprinkle for the top. In a small cup or measuring pitcher, combine the warm Oreo cream, heavy cream, milk, vanilla paste, sweetener, and crushed cookie crumbs. Submerge your handheld milk frother into the mixture and blend for about 40 to 60 seconds until it transforms into a thick, pillowy, velvety foam. Pour your smooth cold brew over ice, top it off with the cookie cream, and garnish with those reserved Oreo crumbs.
Tips and Tricks for the Perfect At-Home Drink
- Don’t skip heating the Oreo cream: Warming up the cream center allows it to blend seamlessly into the dairy. If it stays cold, it will not integrate smoothly into your foam.
- Frother flexibility: A quick spin with a handheld milk frother gives you that ideal coffee-shop consistency in seconds. If you are ever without one, a small personal blender or a tightly sealed mason jar shaken vigorously will do the trick.
- Sweetness control: The monk fruit sweetener is completely optional! The Oreo cream and cookie crumbs already add plenty of sweetness, so feel free to taste your foam before adding extra sweetener. You can also use any sweetener you like here.
More Coffee Recipes
If you love leveling up your home barista game, be sure to try these other favorite iced drinks from the blog:
- Sip on the warm, cozy spice of a Salted Maple Shaken Espresso.
- Enjoy a fruity, sweet twist with an Iced Blackberry Vanilla Latte.
- Try another nutty coffee shop favorite with this Cold Brew with Pistachio Cold Foam.
- Bring breakfast flavors right to your cup with a Blueberry Pancake Latte with Maple Cold Foam.
- Nostalgia in a glass awaits with a sweet Cereal Milk Iced Latte.
People Also Ask (FAQs)
Can I make this dairy-free or vegan?
Absolutely! Simply swap the heavy cream and milk for plant-based alternatives. A combination of dairy-free heavy whipping cream (or coconut cream) and barista-blend oat milk works amazingly well when paired with a handheld milk frother. Classic Oreo cookies are also naturally vegan-friendly!
Can I use store-bought cold brew instead?
Yes, definitely! Store-bought cold brew, iced coffee, or even cooled drip coffee works great. Just make sure to use something bold enough to balance the sweet, creamy topping.
How long does the Oreo cold foam stay fluffy?
Cold foam is best enjoyed immediately after frothing while it has that gorgeous, light texture. Over time, it will slowly settle and blend into your coffee (which still tastes incredible!).
Cold Brew with Oreo Cold Foam
Equipment
- Milk Frother
Ingredients
- 5 tbsp heavy cream
- 2 tbsp milk
- 2 Oreos cream separated from cookies
- 1/2 tsp vanilla paste
- 1 tsp monk fruit sweetener optional, or any sweetener you like
- 2 cups cold brew
- Ice
Instructions
- Separate the cream filling from the two Oreo cookies.
- Crush the chocolate cookie wafers into a fine powder. Reserve 2 teaspoons of the crushed cookie crumbs to use as a topping later.
- Place the Oreo cream filling into a small microwave-safe dish and microwave for 40 to 60 seconds until it gets soft and runny.
- In a small cup, glass, or measuring pitcher, add the warmed Oreo cream, heavy cream, milk, vanilla paste, optional sweetener, and the remaining crushed Oreo crumbs.
- Submerge a handheld milk frother into the mixture and froth for 40 to 60 seconds until the cream expands into a thick, velvety cold foam.
- Fill two serving glasses to the top with fresh ice. Divide the cold brew evenly between the glasses, leaving space at the top.
- Spoon or pour the thick Oreo cold foam over the cold brew and sprinkle the reserved cookie crumbs over the top. Serve immediately!
