The 2-Ingredient Iced Coffee Topper You Need For A Sweeter Sip

If you're a coffee enthusiast like myself, you're likely always on the lookout for new and unconventional ways to elevate your caffeine fix. While there are no limits to the syrups, creams, and vegetable-fruit combos you can mix into your latte for a vigorous flavor profile (from the viral scallion coffee trend to watermelon-flavored coffee pods), all you really need is a sweet cold foam.

If you're a black coffee drinker who prefers to stay away from sweeteners and milk, then this may not pique your interest. But if you go crazy for sugary drinks, you'll want to consider trying this simple, two-ingredient cold foam on top of your next latte. And the best part is: These ingredients may already be sitting in your fridge! All you need is half-and-half and some marshmallow fluff. 

Marshmallow fluff is traditionally used in dessert recipes like sweet dips and s'mores cakes, but who said you can't use the decadent, soft confection in your drinks, too? With its light, airy consistency and vanilla flavor, marshmallow fluff is a perfect addition when your coffee needs a lift. Appearing in numerous TikTok and YouTube videos, the marshmallow cold foam trend is an easy and effective way to create a velvety, sweet layer that blends immaculately with every sip of your chilled brew.

You can easily find a jar of marshmallow fluff at your local supermarket. Or, if you're feeling extra crafty, you can make it from scratch using granulated sugar, corn syrup, egg whites, cream of tartar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. You'll want to have your iced coffee prepared before you begin making the topper. For all the anti-iced coffee drinkers out there, while you can attempt to try this cold foam over a hot beverage, cold foam goes best over chilled drinks.

To create the marshmallow-inspired cold foam, you'll combine a scoop of your preferred fluff (the more you add, the sweeter the cold foam will be) into a tall cup with half-and-half and froth the mixture using a milk frother. Move the frother up and down throughout the cup for thorough aeration until the foam becomes light and airy. Once it reaches a semi-whipped consistency, slowly pour the foam over your iced coffee to create an even layer. Take this recipe to the next level by mixing in some mocha syrup and garnishing your foam with mini marshmallows and crushed Graham crackers, concocting a delectable s'mores latte that might just become your newest addiction.