Chocolate Cold Foam Recipe

By Nichole J. •  Updated: 02/04/25 •  3 min read
Chocolate Cold Foam

Chocolate Cold Foam: The Whipped Wonder Your Coffee Deserves (And So Do You)

Let’s face it: your morning coffee is basically a caffeine-powered lifeline. But what if you could turn that “meh” mug into a velvety, chocolate-kissed masterpiece without paying $7 at a café?

Enter Chocolate Cold Foam—the fluffy, cloud-like topping that’s basically a hug for your taste buds. Think of it as a barista’s secret weapon, but way easier to make (and no, you don’t need a fancy machine or a degree in frothology).


What Is Chocolate Cold Foam?

Chocolate cold foam is airy, lightly sweetened whipped milk infused with cocoa. Pour it over iced coffee, lattes, or even hot chocolate for a luxe upgrade. It’s like giving your drink a tiny top hat. Classy, right?


Ingredients (Makes Enough for 2 Drinks)


How to Make It (No Magic Required)

  1. Chill your tools. Pop a mixing bowl and whisk in the freezer for 5 minutes. Cold tools = happy foam.
  2. Mix the goods. In the chilled bowl, combine cream, milk, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and salt.
  3. Whisk like you mean it. Use a hand mixer (or a whisk and biceps of steel) on medium speed. Whip until soft peaks form—about 1-2 minutes. Pro tip: Stop before it turns into chocolate butter. Tragedy avoided.
  4. Spoon it on. Plop that fluffy goodness over your favorite cold brew, iced latte, or straight into your mouth (we won’t tell).

Funny Tips for Foam Success


Why This Recipe Wins

Go forth and foamify! Your coffee (and your Instagram) will thank you. 🍫☕

P.S. If you “accidentally” eat all the foam with a spoon, we’re legally required to say: “Same.”

Chocolate Cold Foam Recipe

Chocolate Cold Foam

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup cold heavy cream (the fluff-maker)
  • 2 tbsp whole milk (or any milk—no judgment here)
  • 1 tbsp cocoa powder (unsweetened, unless you want dessert-for-breakfast vibes)
  • 1 tbsp powdered sugar (for sweetness that won’t clump)
  • Pinch of salt (to keep things interesting)

Instructions

  1. Chill your tools. Pop a mixing bowl and whisk in the freezer for 5 minutes. Cold tools = happy foam.
  1. Mix the goods. In the chilled bowl, combine cream, milk, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and salt.
  2. Whisk like you mean it. Use a hand mixer (or a whisk and biceps of steel) on medium speed. Whip until soft peaks form—about 1-2 minutes. Pro tip: Stop before it turns into chocolate butter. Tragedy avoided.
  3. Spoon it on. Plop that fluffy goodness over your favorite cold brew, iced latte, or straight into your mouth (we won’t tell).

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Nichole J.

Food Lover, Coffee Addict, and Recipe Tinkerer. When I'm not testing recipes, I'm debating whether coffee counts as a meal (it does). I created cooksandcoffee.com and my goal is to help you cook better, faster and have some fun along the way

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