How to Make Dutch Bros Soft Top at Home? Easy Recipe

How to Make Dutch Bros Soft Top at Home

Today I will show you how to make the Dutch Bros Soft Top at home in just a few minutes.

Eliminating the whipped cream on our drinks is merely an option for anyone. However, it feels pretty heavy to drink every time you order a beverage. So this dutch bros is a solution to all your problems.

The creamy, thick and soft cream will take your drinks to the next level. Moreover, it is easy to make at home. 

The texture, creaminess, thickness and taste remain the same as at a cafe even if you make it at home. The dutch bros cream doesn’t require much ingredients as well, just some basic ones which are easily available at the grocery stores or supermarket. So, without any further delay let’s get into the recipe.

What is the Soft Top Dutch Bros?

Soft Top Dutch Bros

Dutch bros soft top is the final step/topping for your drinks. While it is already added in the drinks as you order it so will not feel shy to ask for some extra dutch bros topping. The topping is sweet in taste and with all the texture it has, it tastes much better. Some people feel like it tastes like marshmallows. 

What’s in the soft top dutch bros?

The soft top dutch bros have a combination of milk, sugar and corn syrup. These are the three key ingredients which are used to make the topping. The milk is for the creaminess, sugar is for the sweetness and corn syrup is used as a binding agent. 

It surely does include some other ingredients like locust bean gum, hydrogenated oil etc but you can definitely skip them as some of these are only added to increase its shelf life. 

Can I make this topping at home?

Yes, absolutely, you can make this topping at home. It is super easy and content in itself. It will not consume much of your time as well and still make your drink much better to drink. 

How to Make Dutch Bros Soft Top at Home

How to Make Dutch Bros Soft Top at Home

Making dutch bros at home is pretty easy. You just need some milk, sugar, corn syrup and a saucepan. Here is how you can do it!
3 from 2 votes
Prep Time 8 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 1 Serving

Ingredients
  

  • Milk
  • Sugar
  • Corn syrup
  • Saucepan

Instructions
 

  • Heat the milk in the saucepan on medium heat. 
  • Once the milk is heated, add sugar and corn syrup to it. Keep stirring until the sugar has dissolved completely. 
  • The mixture will start to thicken and that’s when you know it is ready. Take it off the heat and let it cool down a bit.
  • Pour the mixture into a piping bag or Ziploc bag and cut off the tip.
  • Pipe it on top of your drinks and you are ready to go.
  • Enjoy!
Keyword Dutch Bros Soft Top Recipe

Can I replace some ingredients?

Yes, you can replace some of the ingredients if you want to. For example, if you don’t have corn syrup then you can use honey or agave nectar as a binding agent. And same goes with the milk, you can use any kind of milk like almond milk, soy milk etc.

What are some of the drinks I can put this on?

You can put this topping on any kind of beverage like coffees, teas, hot chocolates, etc. It will surely make your drink much tastier. 

Do I need to refrigerate it?

No, you don’t need to refrigerate it. You can store it in a cool and dry place. But if you want it to last longer then you can refrigerate it as well. 

What if I don’t have a piping bag?

If you don’t have a piping bag, you can use a Ziploc bag instead. Cut off the tip of the bag and pipe the mixture onto your drinks.

This topping taste like the original?

No, the recipe is not the exact one as the dutch bros cafe and it might not be the exact one.

However, it is much alike and stands a chance. We will strongly recommend you to try it and let us know how it turns out.

You can definitely buy this cream as well. However, making something on your own stays at a different place in your heart’s so, do give it a try. 

How long will it last?

Storing this cram is pretty easy and doesn’t require much effort. You can store it in an airtight container and place it in the refrigerator. It will last for almost 2 weeks.

Make sure to use a clean spoon every time you take it out so that it doesn’t get contaminated. You can also freeze this cream and use it as per your convenience. It will last up to 3 months in the freezer.

Tips and tricks for a better topping

Topping

Here are some tips and tricks that help you in making your recipe much better:

  1. Use fresh milk for a creamier texture
  2. Add some vanilla extract for enhanced flavor
  3. Use a saucepan to heat the milk so that it doesn’t burn
  4. Stir continuously while adding sugar to avoid lumps
  5. Add corn syrup slowly while stirring to avoid any clumps
  6. Take the mixture off the heat once it starts to thicken
  7. Let it cool down slightly before pouring into a piping bag
  8. You can store the leftover topping in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks
  9. Freeze the topping for up to 3 months and use as needed
  10. If you want a more firm topping, you can add some gelatin to the mixture
  11. You can also flavor the topping with vanilla extract, chocolate extract or any other flavoring of your choice
  12. Add food coloring to the mixture to get different colors.

And finally, you can also use this topping on cakes, cupcakes or ice cream.

Final words

This dutch bros Secret Topping is an amazing way to top off your drinks and make them even more special.

The best part about this recipe is that it is super easy to make and doesn’t require many ingredients and it is not that time consuming as well. So, go ahead and give it a try! We are sure you will love it. Let us know how it turned out to be. 

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Candy Seideman has been cooking for most of her life. In fact she is referred to as "The Chef" by most of her close family not only because she attended culinary school and was an actual chef, but also because she has a passion for cooking for friends and family.