Come in and try my Cheese Foam Cap—a creamy, indulgent topping crafted with cream cheese and heavy cream, perfect for enhancing your favorite beverages like tea, coffee, or smoothies! Inspired by the luxurious cheese tea found at boba shops worldwide, it adds a rich, flavorful layer to any drink with just 5 simple ingredients! Elevate your favorite drinks with this easy-to-make recipe that promises to effortlessly delight your taste buds!
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Why I Love This Recipe
What I love about my Cheese Foam Cap recipe is how it transforms any beverage into a creamy, indulgent treat right at home. Crafted with a blend of cream cheese and heavy cream, this foam adds a rich, frothy layer with sweet, luxurious flavors reminiscent of boba tea shop specialties. It’s my own take on the classic cheese foam cap, used in my popular Cream Cheese Foam Green Tea drinks, simplified for easy preparation in your kitchen with just 5 basic ingredients!
Whether you’re enhancing your morning coffee to my Cream Cheese Foam Coffee or creating a Cream Foam Milk Tea by topping it onto my Homemade Milk Tea, this recipe is perfect for anyone craving that extra touch of creamy goodness without leaving home. Try it today and experience the taste of boba shop drinks right at home!
Ingredients
Ingredients
- Cream Cheese – use blocks and bring down to room temperature before using. Used as the base of the cheese cap.
- Sweetener –Â use your preferred sweetener.
- Whipping Heavy Cream – use heavy whipping cream or heavy cream. Double cream if in the UK. Used as the base of the cheese cap to provide the richness.
- Half and Half – a blend of half heavy cream and half milk. Can be purchased at grocery store. If not available in your country, simply mix half milk and half cream instead. Used to provide the consistency and creaminess of the cheese foam cap.
- Salt –Â sea salt preferred.
Essential Kitchen Equipment
Directions
☑ Before Getting Started
Ensure your Cream Cheese is at Room Temperature before mixing to achieve a smooth and creamy foam texture.
Step 1 Combine cream cheese, sweetener, heavy cream, half and half, and sea salt in a mixing bowl. Use a hand mixer to mix the cream cheese mixture until it forms medium-stiff peaks, which typically takes about 2-3 minutes on high speed.
🌀 Mixing Pro Tip
The cheese foam is ready once you lift the mixer and notice Peaks Formed in the mixture. This visual cue indicates the perfect consistency for achieving a smooth and creamy foam texture.
Step 2 Spoon the cheese foam mixture on top of your drink of choice and serve.
🥤 Serving Pro Tip
Sip the tea and savor the foam Without Mixing them together. By doing so, you’ll fully appreciate the delightful layers of flavor in every sip.
Recipe Variations
Transform your cream foam topping to my Sea Salt Cream variation by adjusting the ingredient ratios, omitting cream cheese. This versatile topping adds a savory twist to drinks like Sea Salt Foam Iced Green Tea, Taiwanese Sea Salt Coffee, or Salted Cream Coffee. It’s also ideal for enhancing a comforting Hot Matcha Latte into a Sea Salt Matcha Latte, or my Homemade Milk Tea to create my Sea Salt Cream Milk Tea, offering a delightful blend of sweet and salty flavors to elevate your homemade drinks with ease!
Pairing Recommendations
Pair my versatile Cheese Foam Cap with a variety of delightful drinks! Try it on a strawberry smoothie to create my Cream Cheese Foam Strawberry Smoothie or on a fruit tea to create my Peach Cream Cheese Tea. It’s also perfect for enhancing the flavor of Iced Oolong Tea, Iced Thai Tea, or any chilled drink of your choice!
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make this cheese cap ahead of time?
Yes! You can prepare the foam ahead and store it in the fridge for 5-7 days in an airtight container.
Do I need any special equipment to make this recipe?
No special equipment is needed. You can make it with basic kitchen tools like a mixing bowl and a whisk.
Can I use this cheese cap for hot beverages?
Yes, it works well on both hot and cold drinks! Just spoon it gently onto your hot beverage to maintain its frothy consistency.
Can I use this Cheese Foam Cap in baking or desserts?
Yes! It can be a delightful topping for desserts like cakes or pies, adding a creamy, luxurious touch and pairs great!
Storage Tips
To store leftovers, transfer it into an airtight container and refrigerate. This will help maintain its quality for 5-7 days.
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Watch How To Make It
Cheese Foam Cap
Ingredients
- 3 oz Cream Cheese room temperature
- 3 tbsp Sweetener your preferred sweetener
- 1/2 Cup Whipping Cream
- 1/4 Cup Half and Half
- 1/2 tsp Sea Salt
Instructions
- Gather all the ingredients.
- Prepare the cheese foam by combining cream cheese, sweetener, heavy cream, half and half, and sea salt in a mixing bowl. Use a hand mixer to mix the cream cheese mixture for 2-3 minutes until it forms medium-stiff peaks.
- Spoon the cheese foam mixture on top of your drink of choice.
