If you love creamy salty toppings like the ones from your favorite coffee and tea shops, my Sea Salt Foam is the perfect recipe to make at home! I crafted this recipe with just whipping cream and sea salt, whipped until thick and frothy—so simple and so good. It’s easy to prep ahead and store, so you can add this dreamy foam to your coffee or tea anytime you want!
Why I Love This Recipe
I crafted this Sea Salt Foam recipe to bring the same rich salty cream topping you’d find at Asian café shops straight into your home kitchen—without the cost or hassle! It’s made with just 2 simple ingredients and whips up in under 2 minutes, creating a fluffy, creamy cap that’s perfect on drinks like my Sea Salt Foam Coffee, Taiwanese Style Sea Salt Coffee, Sea Salt Foam Jasmine Tea and Sea Salt Foam Green Tea!
This recipe is for anyone who wants to level up their coffee or tea at home with café-style flavor—and the best part is, I make mine ahead so it’s ready to go anytime I want a delicious drink boost. Once you try it, you’ll want to keep a batch in your fridge too!
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1/2 Cup Heavy Cream – heavy cream or double cream known in other parts of the world. Make note regular milk cannot be used to create the foam topping.
- 1/4 tsp Sea Salt – standard sea salt is best as it easily dissolves in the cream.
Essential Kitchen Equipment
Directions
Step 1 Combine heavy cream and sea salt in a mixing bowl and mix for about 30-45 seconds.
🌀 Mixing Pro Tip
The 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 Top the sea salt foam onto of your drink of choice.
🥤 Serving Pro Tip
Sip your chosen drink and savor the foam topping Without Mixing them together. By doing so, you’ll fully appreciate the delightful layers of flavor in every sip.
Recipe Variations
For a simple twist on this drink topping, you can add a splash of vanilla extract and sweetener to create a creamy Sea Salt Cream variation. This version works perfectly as a topping for drinks like my Sea Salt Cream Milk Tea, Sea Salt Matcha Latte, or Salted Cream Coffee, giving each sip a smooth, subtly sweet finish with a salty edge.
Pairing Recommendations
Pairing this recipe is easy and delicious. Spoon it over a cup of hot black coffee to make my Sea Salt Foam Coffee, or use it on sweetened iced coffee for a smooth and balanced Taiwanese Style Sea Salt Coffee. For a lighter option, top it onto freshly brewed green tea to enjoy a refreshing Sea Salt Foam Green Tea or Jasmine tea for a Sea Salt Foam Jasmine Tea —each drink brings out the best of this creamy salty foam.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use milk instead of heavy cream?
No, heavy cream is needed to create the thick, stable foam. Milk doesn’t have enough fat to whip properly.
Is there a dairy-free alternative?
You can try using full-fat coconut cream, but the texture and taste will be slightly different from traditional sea salt foam.
Why is my foam runny or not forming?
Make sure you’re using heavy cream and mixing long enough. Also, avoid using low-fat cream or substitutes as there isn't enough density to aerate the cream.
Storage Tips
To store leftovers of this sea salt cream, simply place it in an airtight container and store it in the fridge. It will stay fresh and delicious for 5-7 days.
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Watch How To Make It
Sea Salt Foam
Ingredients
- 1/2 Cup Whipping Cream
- 1/4 tsp Sea Salt
Instructions
- Gather all the ingredients.
- Combine heavy cream and sea salt in a mixing bowl. Use a frother or a hand mixer and beat on high until it reaches a thick and frothy consistency with soft peaks, typically taking about 30-45 seconds.
- Top the sea salt foam onto of your drink of choice.
Nutrition
*Values Based Per Serving
