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Iced Tiramisu Latte

Kelley — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 03:45:58 +0000

The viral tiramisu latte! This ice latte drink is so simple to make. It’s easy to see why this drink is all the rage on social media! Let me show you how to make an iced tiramisu latte at home.

There are so many reasons why I love this tiramisu latte. First, you know by now that I love all things coffee related! From homemade coffee recipes to coffee ice creams, I am here for it all! I may have mentioned a few times before that I am part Italian too – so tiramisu is my love language. This latte combines both of my loves into one delicious drink!

What is an Iced Tiramisu Latte?

A regular latte combines fresh brewed espresso with milk. This latte is similar to classic lattes except it has a few classic elements from traditional tiramisu. It incorporates amaretto syrup, chocolate and Mascarpone into one amazing latte. The best part? It’s super simple to make at home and enjoy whenever you feel like tiramisu in a glass!

Tiramisu Latte Ingredients

Unlike most of my copycat coffee drinks, this one requires a few special ingredients. They are easy to find and once you have them on hand, you can whip up with latte fast! To make a tiramisu latte you will need:

espresso
milk
mascarpone
chocolate sauce
amaretto syrup
whipped cream
ice
lady fingers

Espresso – I always say that if you don’t have an espresso machine, no problem! Use a high quality coffee or instant espresso! I love this Cafe Bustelo brand instant espresso.

Milk – Use your favorite milk or dairy-free milk option here. Want to make this even creamier? Try adding heavy cream instead of the milk!

Mascarpone – Here is where the magic starts to happen with this latte! Mascarpone is a creamy Italian cheese that is used on pastries and in baked goods.

Most commonly used in tiramisu! You can find mascarpone in the cheese section of most grocery stores. You only need a little for this latte so save the rest for classic tiramisu or my tiramisu cheesecake!

Chocolate sauce – You can use your favorite store bought chocolate sauce, such as Hershey’s, or you can make your own! We love this homemade chocolate sauce because it’s so simple and has so much flavor!

Amaretto syrup – This one may be a little harder to find, but it adds so much authentic flavor to this latte. I have this Torani amaretto syrup in my pantry and use it more often than I thought I would!

Whipped cream – This is another ingredient that you can make at home or buy at the store. My kids love helping make our homemade whipped cream, so we opt for homemade.

Lady fingers – These are optional, but are nice to dip into your coffee. You can find them in the Italian section of grocery stores.

How to make an Iced Tiramisu Latte

Once you have gathered all your ingredients, it’s time to whip up your latte! Follow these simple steps to make your homemade tiramisu latte in no time!

Step 1: Mix sweeteners. Mix together the chocolate and amaretto syrups with the espresso.

Tip: The sweeteners mix best if the espresso is warm. Even if you use instant, make sure the water is hot.

Step 2: Pour over ice. Add ice to a glass and pour the espresso mixture over top. Add your milk of choice.

Step 3: Mix mascarpone and whipped cream. In a small bowl mix together the two. Pour it over the top of the milk. Top with a lady finger and enjoy!

Recipe FAQs and Tips

What does a tiramisu latte taste like? Easy! It takes like a slice of tiramisu in a cup! It is a classic Italian dessert that has notes of amaretto and chocolate mixed with a creamy mascarpone cheese.

Tip: Adding the lady finger is a nice touch and almost like biscotti. It is optional but a fun addition.

Do I have to add the mascarpone? No, you don’t have to use it, but it does help with the authentic flavor of this drink. It can be harder to find at small grocery stores, so feel free to omit it if you can’t find it.

Tip: Use a spatula to mix together the mascarpone and whipped cream before adding it to your drink.

Other Iced Lattes to Try

Love a good iced latte? Me too! Here are some others that I think you will like:

Iced Tiramisu Latte

Yield: 1 drink

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

How to make the viral iced tiramisu latte!

Ingredients

1 shot of espresso or 1/2 cup total
1 tablespoon chocolate sauce
1 teaspoon amaretto syrup
1 cup coffee
1/4 cup mascarpone cheese
1/4 cup whipped cream
ice
lady finger, optional
cocoa powder, optional

Instructions

Mix together the chocolate syrup, amaretto and the espresso. Stir until combined.
Pour the espresso mixture over ice.
Add the milk.
Mix together the mascarpone and whipped cream in a small bowl.
Add to the top of the drink.
Sprinkle with cocoa powder and add a lady finger.
Enjoy!

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Salted Maple Latte

Kelley — Sat, 08 Oct 2022 16:31:22 +0000

Salted maple lattes are the drink of the season! When the cooler weather rolls around you are going to want one of these bad boys in the morning. Let me show you how to make your new favorite coffee drink!

Ever since I discovered salted maple lattes, I can’t go back to drinking plain coffee. It’s the perfect balance of sweet and salty, with a kick of maple flavor that makes my mornings feel a little bit more special. If you’re looking for a new morning coffee routine, or just want to try something different, I highly recommend giving this Salted Maple Latte a shot!

What is a Salted Maple Latte

A salted maple latte is a type of coffee drink that combines the sweetness of maple syrup with the savory flavor of salt. It is typically made with espresso, milk, and maple syrup, and the salt is added to taste.

The drink originated in Canada, and its popularity has since spread to the United States and other countries. Salted maple lattes are often served with a slice of bacon or a piece of pancake for extra sweetness. Some coffee shops also offer variations on the drink, such as adding cinnamon or nutmeg.

No matter how it is prepared, a salted maple latte is a delicious way to enjoy a cup of coffee.

Ingredients Needed for a Salted Maple Latte

Coffee– You can use coffee or espresso. If using brewed coffee rather than espresso, consider using a strong blend or dark roast such as 100% Colombian.
Heavy cream– If you don’t have heavy cream, you can use half & half or make your own heavy cream. To make 1 cup of heavy cream, mix 2/3 cup of whole milk with 1/3 cup melted butter.
Maple syrup– You will want to use real maple syrup, not the imitation flavor.
Vanilla extract– I use pure vanilla extract. It brings out the sweetness of the maple flavors.
Salt– You can’t have a salted latte without a little bit of salt. Any salt will work, but I prefer to use sea salt.

How to Make a Maple Latte at Home

This coffee drink is quick and easy to whip up. Follow the steps below!

Step 1: Heat the Cream

First, heat the cream over medium heat In a saucepan.

Step 2: Add the Sweetness

Next, stir in the maple syrup, vanilla, and salt, and continue heating until the cream is hot, thickened and somewhat syrupy, and small bubbles form around the edge of the pan.

Step 3: Brew the Coffee

Remove the cream mixture from the heat and brew your coffee or espresso in a 12 ounce coffee mug.

Step 4: Pour the Maple Cream Into the Coffee

Pour the salted maple cream into the coffee, using a spoon to hold back any froth and reserve it in the pan.

Step 5: Stir

Next, gently stir the cream into the coffee or espresso to combine, and then top it with the reserved frothed cream that was left in the pan.

Finally, finish your latte with additional flaky sea salt if desired and serve.

What Salt Should I Use?

For best results, use a flaky sea salt or freshly grind a coarse sea salt into the saucepan. Flaky fleur de sel or pink Himalayan sea salt is excellent for finishing your latte too.

Do I Have to Use Cream?

You can easily replace the cream with your preferred plant based milk or cream. Be advised that some milks (such as coconut milk) may froth easier than others (such as almond milk).

Do I Need Special Tools to Make This Latte?

No, you do not need any special tools to make this salted maple latte. However, I recommend having a coffee pot or espresso machine, milk frother, and salt grinder for best results.

Recipe Tips

Add sweetness: For more sweetness, add a teaspoon or two of brown sugar into the saucepan along with the cream, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt.
Add toppings: Add whipped cream and a drizzle of maple syrup or caramel sauce over top of your finished latte for an extra treat.
Make it frothy: If you prefer a much more frothy finish, use a milk frother or steamer.
Give it more flavor: For additional flavor, consider adding a ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon into the salted maple cream or finish with a dusting of cinnamon over the top of the latte before serving.

Salted Maple Latte

Yield: 1 coffee

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Make the perfect fall coffee with this salted maple latte!

Ingredients

4 ounces (½ cup) coffee
8 ounces (1 cup) heavy cream or half & half.
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

In a saucepan, heat the cream over medium heat.
Stir in the maple syrup, vanilla, and salt, and continue heating until the cream is hot, thickened and somewhat syrupy, and small bubbles form around the edge of the pan.
Turn off the heat and brew your coffee or espresso into a 12-ounce coffee mug.
Pour the salted maple cream into the coffee, using a spoon to hold back any froth and reserve it in the pan..
Gently stir the cream into the coffee or espresso to combine, and then top with the reserved frothed cream left in the pan.
Finish with additional flaky sea salt if desired and serve.

Notes

You can easily replace the cream with your preferred plant based milk or cream. Be advised that some milks (such as coconut milk) may froth easier than others (such as almond milk).
For more sweetness, add a teaspoon or two of brown sugar into the saucepan along with the cream, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt.
For best results, use a flaky sea salt or freshly grind a coarse sea salt into the saucepan. Flaky fleur de sel or pink Himalayan sea salt is excellent for finishing your latte too.
Add whipped cream and a drizzle of maple syrup or caramel sauce over top of your finished latte for an extra treat.
If using brewed coffee rather than espresso, consider using a strong blend or dark roast such as 100% Colombian.
If you prefer a much more frothy finish, use a milk frother or steamer (optional).
For additional flavor, consider adding a ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon into the salted maple cream or finish with a dusting of cinnamon over the top of the latte before serving.

Other Lattes to Try

Looking for other delicious lattes to try? Some of my favorites are:

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Starbucks Salted Caramel Mocha Latte

Kelley — Thu, 29 Jul 2021 18:08:30 +0000

There’s nothing I enjoy more than a trip to Starbucks while I’m out and about, running my daily errands. I run from here to there almost daily and my Starbucks bill can get pretty high. That’s why I love making copycat drinks at home! This delicious salted caramel mocha latte will have you wondering why you ever spent so much on coffee drinks when they are so quick and easy to make at home. You are going to love this easy Starbucks salted caramel mocha recipe!

This has to be one of my favorite drinks to get from Starbucks! It is so full of flavor and takes care of my sweet tooth plus my need for caffeine. Salted caramel is one of my all time flavor combos. Salty and sweet are the best, in my opinion. I love salted caramel brownies, salted caramel cake and even plain salted caramel lattes.

What is a salted caramel mocha latte?

Salted caramel is caramel with a little salt sprinkled on top to enhance the flavor of the caramel. Caramel mocha latte has that same amazing flavor as salted caramel but in coffee form. It also has the added flavor of chocolate thanks to the cocoa powder! It’s like all the great flavors in one delicious copycat coffee drink.

Salted Caramel mocha latte ingredients

It doesn’t take much to whip up this delicious caramel mocha latte. A handful of ingredients and only about 10 minutes and you’ll be on your way! Here’s what you will need:

milk
cocoa powder
caramel sauce
vanilla extract
strong brewed coffee
Pinch of salt
Whipped Cream
Chocolate grated, optional

Milk – You can use any type of milk that you like for this latte. Milk alternatives such as almond and coconut milk are great options if you are dairy free.

Cocoa powder – You will want to make sure and get Dutch process cocoa for this drink. Dutch process tends to be less bitter and have a deeper chocolate flavor.

Caramel sauce – Any caramel sauce will work for this recipe. You can even use homemade caramel sauce!

Coffee – You will want a strong coffee or even espresso for this mocha latte. The type of coffee you use will directly affect the quality of your drink. Be sure to pick a good one!

Make a Starbucks salted caramel mocha at home

As I stated about, this caramel mocha latte will take you no time at all to make. You will be running errands and chauffeuring kids around in no time. Here’s what you do:

Put all the ingredients in a pot, except the salt, whipped cream and grated chocolate.
Heat over medium – low heat until you have a gentle simmer.
Pour into a cup and allow to cool slightly.
Add the whipped cream on top.
Decorate with caramel and a pinch of salt.

Can I use instant coffee?

Yes! You can! You can also use instant espresso as well. Just be sure to combine the instant coffee with a bit of water before adding it to your pot.

What type of cocoa powder do I need?

You can use your favorite brand of cocoa powder or you can use a chocolate syrup. I like to use homemade chocolate syrup when I make it with syrup instead of cocoa powder sometimes. You can also drizzle some on top of your whipped cream too!

How many drinks does this make?

With the ingredient amounts stated above, it makes one complete drink. You can easily multiply the ingredients for however many caramel mocha lattes you are trying to make. Just make sure you have a big enough pot so it doesn’t spill out when you stir.

What makes this a salted caramel latte?

Adding the salt to the top of the caramel topping makes it a salted caramel mocha latte. If you aren’t a big fan of salted caramel and just want it to be a caramel mocha latte, you can exclude the salt.

Other copycat drinks to try

I think you will find it’s not hard at all (and a lot less expensive) for you to make coffee drinks and lattes from home. Whip one up and the day yours! Here are some of our other favorite copycat recipes:

Starbucks Salted Caramel Mocha Latte

Yield: 1 drink

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Make a copycat salted caramel mocha at home!

Ingredients

1/2 cup of milk
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
1 tablespoon caramel
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ cup strong brewed coffee
Pinch of salt
Whipped Cream, for topping
Caramel sauce, for topping

Instructions

Put all the ingredients in a pot except the toppings.
Heat over medium - low heat until you have a gentle simmer.
Pour into a cup.
Add the whipped cream on top.
Decorate with caramel and a pinch of salt.

Other mocha lattes to try

Do chocolate and coffee? Same here! Be sure to try these other great mocha drinks!

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Butterbeer latte

Kelley — Tue, 08 Sep 2020 15:00:00 +0000

Love Harry Potter AND coffee? You have got to try this butterbeer latte! This easy DIY coffee recipe combines coffee with the sweet taste of a homemade butterbeer! Just like Harry would drink! Let me show you how to make this recipe today.

Yessss! I am so so excited to share today’s drink recipe with yall! FOR SO MANY REASONS! First and foremost – I am a Harry Potter nerd. I love love the whole Harry Potter series and have read all the books multiple times. I’ve seen all the movies and if there is a HP marathon on TV, well, I’m busy. I love them THAT much.

Funny side story about HP. When Ryon and I first started dating the last Harry Potter book (the Deathly Hallows part 2) had just come out. We turned date night into “Kelley needs the last HP book” night and made a trip to Barnes and Noble to buy it. There was a huge display when you first walked in and I squealed from excitement. I grabbed a book and so did Ryon. He flipped to the back page and looked up at me and said “Poor Harry!”

Not.even.kidding! I was SO mad at him! I avoided him the rest of the night and still hold a slight grudge against him for hurting my Harry Potter loving heart. (Side note – that’s not how the book ends, thank goodness!)

What is a butterbeer latte?

In the books and movies they talk about butterbeers a lot. They are a drink that the students from Hogwarts drink when out and about. You can even order one at Disney in their Harry Potter world. Which is great if you live close to Disney, but I want a butterbeer all.the.time. Or at least a few times a year.

My first time trying a butterbeer latte was a year or so ago when my blogging friend Diana posted a how do you order a butterbeer latte at Starbucks. Say whaaa?!? Coffee and Harry Potter? My life is complete! I immediately went and ordered one and then re-created it at home!

Butterbeer latte ingredients

The great thing about this butterbeer latte is that you only need a few ingredients to make one at home. You will need:

espresso or strong coffee
English toffee syrup
Caramel syrup
milk
whipped cream
caramel

Coffee – You can use either espresso (instant or not) or hot strong coffee. You need a hot coffee base to help dissolve the syrups and help give this drink a smooth texture.

Syrups – You will also need English toffee syrup and caramel syrup. Torani has an amazing English toffee syrup that I just love and use frequently in my copycat coffee drinks. Or if you’d like you can try and make homemade syrups.

Milk – You can use whatever milk you prefer for this butterbeer latte recipe. I just add in cold milk to mine but feel free to steam yours if you like. Whipped cream and caramel are used for topping and round out the ingredients need for this recipe.

How to make a butterbeer latte at home

To start, brew your strong coffee or espresso. Add in both syrups to a mug and then pour in the coffee. Mix to combine everything. Pour in your milk of choice, either cold or steamed. Top with whipped cream and caramel sauce, if desired.

The last step to this butterbeer latte is to get in your pajamas and watch a HP marathon on TV. It’s totally optional but highly suggested!

How do you order a hot butterbeer from Starbucks?

Like I mentioned above, my friend Diana opened my eyes to the world that is butterbeer lattes. To order a hot butterbeer latte ask for:

whole milk steamer
add a shot of espresso
add caramel syrup
add English toffee (or toffee nut) syrup
add whipped topping

Butterbeer latte

Yield: 1 drink

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Make this Harry Potter inspired butterbeer latte at home!

Ingredients

6 ounces boiling water
1 tablespoon instant espresso
1 tablespoon English toffee syrup
1 tablespoon caramel syrup
1 cup of milk
whipped cream and caramel sauce for topping

Instructions

Stir in the instant espresso in the boiling water until dissolved.
In a glass add the English toffee and caramel syrups.
Pour the hot espresso mixture over and combine.
Pour in the milk and give a quick stir.
Top with whipped cream and caramel.
Enjoy!

Notes

You can also make this recipe using one shot of fresh espresso or 1 cup strong coffee.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 312Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 140mgCarbohydrates: 59gFiber: 0gSugar: 57gProtein: 8g

Like this copycat drink recipe? Be sure to check out:

Vanilla latte

Smores frappuccino

Peppermint mocha

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Pumpkin Spice Chai Latte

Kelley — Tue, 01 Sep 2020 13:00:00 +0000

It’s not really fall until you’ve had the first PSCL of the season, right? That’s a pumpkin spice chai latte, similar to it’s ever so popular pumpkin spice latte but with the spices and flavors of a chai latte! It’s delicious, comforting and the perfect fall drink. Let me show you how to make this Starbucks copycat drink today.

Of course during the fall months I love all things pumpkin. The more pumpkin the better! That goes for home decor, desserts and even my drinks. Seriously, give me all the pumpkin!

So naturally I wanted to combine two of my favorite things – chai drinks and pumpkin. That’s how the pumpkin spice chai latte was created. My obsessive love for fall and a good chai drink.

What is a pumpkin spice chai latte?

This DIY coffee drink is a combination of a chai latte and a pumpkin spice latte. It combines the earthy flavors of chai with the smooth texture of homemade pumpkin sauce to make one delicious drink.

Pumpkin spice chai latte ingredients

This recipe is super easy and one that you can make at home over and over again. (And over and over! It’s really that good.) You just need a few ingredients to get started. You will need:

chai tea
pumpkin sauce or syrup
half and half, or milk of choice
whipped cream
pumpkin pie spice

Chai tea – You want to start with a good chai tea. I love the Tazo brand chai tea bags and use it almost exclusively at home. You can also use the chai latte concentrate to make this drink even easier! Just be sure to adjust your pumpkin syrup if your chai is already sweet.

Pumpkin sauce – Next you need a good pumpkin sauce or syrup. I love using my homemade pumpkin sauce, which is super easy to make and great to have on hand during pumpkin spice season.

Another option is to purchase pumpkin syrup. Torani has a yummy pumpkin spice syrup that works great with this copycat recipe. You can also try Torani’s pumpkin sauce or this sugar free pumpkin spice syrup.

Milk – I like use half and half with my pumpkin chai latte but feel free to use whatever milk you prefer. Regular, almond and coconut milk work great in this recipe.

Whipped cream – Top with homemade whipped cream or store bought and sprinkle some pumpkin spice and you are all set.

How to make a pumpkin spice chai latte

Once you have all your ingredients you will also need to grab a sauce pan, spoon and coffee mug.

Step 1 – Add the chai tea bags and water to the sauce pan. Brew and allow to steep for 5 minutes. If using concentrate, add to the sauce pan and heat up.

Step 2 – Add your pumpkin sauce or syrup to your mug. Pour in the chai from the sauce pan and stir together.

Step 3 – Add your milk to the pumpkin chai and topped with whipped cream. Sprinkle on a dash of pumpkin spice.

Can I use chai concentrate?

Yup! You sure can! I would just watch the sweetness as some of them have sugar already added.

How do I make a regular chai latte?

It’s super simple! All you need is chai tea bags, sweetener of your choosing and milk. Here is a full recipe on how to make a chai latte.

My favorite is an iced chai latte but my apple chai latte comes in a close second! (It’s made in the crock pot!)

Other pumpkin drinks to try:

Pumpkin spice latte – Starbucks copycat version
Pumpkin spice shake – healthier version
Pumpkin spice iced coffee

Pumpkin Spice Chai Latte

Yield: 1 drink

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

A festive twist on the classic PSL. You are going to love this pumpkin spice chai latte!

Ingredients

1 chai tea bag
1 cup water
1 tablespoon pumpkin sauce or syrup
1/4 cup of milk
whipped cream, optional
pumpkin pie spice, optional

Instructions

Bring the water and tea bag to boil. Turn off heat and steep for 5 minutes. Discard tea bag.
Add pumpkin sauce or syrup to a mug. Pour in warm tea.
Add milk of choice.
Top with whipped cream and pumpkin pie spice, if desired.

Notes

Can you chai tea concentrate instead of steeping tea.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 1 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 346Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 671mgCarbohydrates: 75gFiber: 3gSugar: 42gProtein: 4g

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Oat Milk Latte

Kelley — Wed, 26 Aug 2020 01:51:28 +0000

Looking for a great non-dairy latte that is foamy, frothy and delicious? You’ve got to try my oat milk latte! It’s like an oatmeal cream pie in a glass! Let me show you how to make this easy DIY coffee that you can enjoy at home any time.

I love all things coffee and that includes the creamers and milks that go along with it. When a new coffee creamer or milk comes out, I like to try it out. You never know what your new favorite coffee will be with the addition of a new milk or creamer.

That goes for non-dairy milks and creamers as well. I love a good coconut milk in my morning brew and the non-dairy heavy cream is one of my favorites. When a new oat milk came out, I had to try it! I whipped up a few oat milk lattes and then created this oatmeal cream pie flavored version. It’s easy to make and a great DIY coffee you can make at home.

What is an oat milk latte?

A latte is a coffee drink made with espresso and hot steamed milk. Instead of regular milk here, we use oat milk to make it an oat milk latte. My at home version also uses warmed milk instead of steamed. It makes the coffee easier to put together but steamed milk can be used as well.

My oat milk latte goes a little further and adds some marshmallow fluff to make it more of an oatmeal cream pie latte. The marshmallow is optional, but makes for one heck of a coffee!

Oat milk latte ingredients

You only need a few ingredients to make this oat milk latte, the most important one being the oat milk! You will also need:

espresso or strong coffee
marshmallow cream or sugar
Oat Yeah Oatmeal Creamer or similar
whipped cream, optional
oatmeal cream pie, optional

Coffee – A traditional latte uses espresso as it’s base. I like to use a strong, hot coffee instead of espresso, but either work. Check out my guide on the types of coffee to use for your at home drinks.

Sweetener – If you want to do a plain oat milk latte, use your favorite sweetener or sugar of choice here. If you want to make it an oatmeal cream pie latte, use a dollop of marshmallow fluff here.

Oat milk – Use your favorite oat milk or oat milk creamer for this recipe. Oat milk makes an amazing latte because it gets creamier the warmer it gets. If you want to froth it, this is my favorite milk frother.

Optional garnishes – To make your oat milk latte even fancier, top with homemade whipped cream and half an oatmeal cream pie!

How to make an oat milk latte

Once you have all your ingredients, grab your favorite coffee mug, a spoon and a milk frother, is using.

Step 1 – Brew your coffee. If you are using espresso, make a shot of espresso. If you are using coffee, brew or warm up a good strong coffee. Pour your hot coffee in your mug.

Step 2 – Add your sweetener. If you are using marshmallow fluff, add it to the mug after your coffee. Stir to combine. You can also use your favorite sugar or not sweetener at all.

Step 3 – Add your oat milk. You have a few options here for your latte. You can simply add in your cold oat milk or oat milk creamer to your hot coffee.

If you want a true latte, warm up your milk in a heavy bottomed pot over the stove. Pour the hot milk into your mug of coffee. You can also froth your warmed milk before adding it to your cup. Any of these options work and produce a great oat milk latte.

Step 4 – Optional toppings. If you’d like, add whipped cream and half an oatmeal cream pie to your latte. You can even crumble a bit of the oatmeal cream pie on top. This is totally optional but makes for a super fancy latte!

Other DIY coffees to try

My favorite thing to do is create new coffee recipes to try at home. I love a good coffee, but I love being able to enjoy it more than once and for a fraction of the cost. Here are some of my favorite DIY coffee drinks that you should try!

Iced white chocolate mocha – This is the most popular coffee recipe on my whole site! It’s super easy to make, especially once you’ve made a batch of white chocolate sauce.

Vanilla latte – A classic coffee drink that is super easy to make at home! You only need a few ingredients to make this frothy latte.

Cinnamon dolce latte – Cinnamon dolce lattes are my favorite drink to grab at Starbucks. Once I learned how to make copycat cinnamon dolce syrup, I have been able to make them at home for half the price!

Oat Milk Latte

Yield: 1 coffee

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Additional Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

How to make a frothy and delicious oat milk latte with a twist!

Ingredients

1 cup hot, strong coffee or 1 shot of espresso
1 tablespoon marshmallow fluff or sweetener of choice
1/4 cup oat milk or oat milk creamer
whipped cream, optional
oatmeal cream pie, optional

Instructions

Brew your coffee or espresso and add it to your mug of choice.
Mix in your marshmallow fluff or sweetener of choice. If using sweetened oat creamer, omit. Mix sweetener into hot coffee.
Warm milk in a heavy bottomed pan and use a milk frother to froth the oat milk. Pour over coffee mixture.
Add whipped cream and oatmeal cream pie, if using.
Enjoy!

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 1 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 248Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 199mgCarbohydrates: 37gFiber: 1gSugar: 21gProtein: 2g

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Caramel Brulee Latte

Kelley — Tue, 28 Jan 2020 07:05:37 +0000

Nothing beats a fancy sounding coffee that you can easily make at home! This caramel brulee latte is a Starbucks copycat drink that is easy to make in the comfort of your home. No more running to the coffee shop to get your fix! I have the best caramel brulee latte recipe to share with you.

You know, I hate to admit it, but I’m the type of person that every time a new coffee comes out I have to try it. I’m not like that with other things – I normally wait to see how other people react to new things. But coffee? Oh I’m the first in line to try a new coffee.

Of course when Starbucks came out with caramel brulee latte, I was right up there in line with all the other coffee lovers.

No shame in my coffee game.

What is the caramel brulee latte?

The caramel brulee latte is an espresso based drink that is full of caramel deliciousness. It is normally released in the fall and carried at Starbucks until the spring. It starts with espresso or hot coffee, caramel brulee sauce, milk and then is topped with whipped cream and a caramel brulee crumble.

Sounds pretty perfect, right? Let me show you how to make it at home and save some dough.

Caramel brulee ingredients

The best part about this diy coffee drink is that there aren’t too many ingredients and it’s easy to make. To make this caramel brulee latte you will need:

Espresso or strong coffee
Caramel brulee sauce
Milk
Whipped cream
Sugar
Salt

Coffee – You have a few options when it comes to the type of coffee you use for this drink. Espresso is preferred but any strong coffee will do. I suggest a a smooth, dark roast here but any coffee will do. Don’t buy new coffee just for this drink! Use what you have in the house.

Caramel brulee sauce – The key to this drink is the caramel brulee sauce! The caramel brulee sauce that I use is a combination of two different syrups. I use Torani caramel plus Torani French vanilla. You can also try out this caramel brulee syrup as well. (I like to combine the two because the two sauces can be used in other drinks like my vanilla latte or caramel macchiato.)

Milk – You can use any kind of milk that you prefer or have on hand. If you are wanting to make this dairy-free, use an unsweetened almond or coconut milk.

Whipped cream – You can use any whipped cream you’d like here. Homemade, store bought or dairy-free! The whipped cream is optional but oh so delicious.

How to make a caramel brulee latte at home

Once you have gathered all your ingredients you should also grab:

a coffee mug
spoon
cookie sheet
parchment paper
spatula

Step 1 – While you are brewing your coffee or espresso, start by making the sugar crumble that goes on top of the coffee. This is optional but it gives the coffee an extra special touch a nice crunch.

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Spread the sugar onto the parchment paper and sprinkle the salt over top. Mix to combine using a spatula.

Pro tip – Take your piece of parchment paper and crumble it into a ball. Then pull it smooth again and lay it on the cookie sheet. This will stop the parchment paper from flipping up on the sides and burning.

Step 2 – Bake the sugar/salt mixture making sure to watch it very carefully! The sugar can burn really quickly so you are going to want to flip it at least once and remove it when parts start to turn golden brown. Allow to cool and then break into pieces.

Step 3 – It’s time to make your latte! Start by pour your syrup/s into the bottom of a coffee mug. Next pour in your hot coffee or espresso and stir to combine.

The milk comes next and you have a few options here. You can just pour in the cold milk and stir it all together. You can warm up your milk and add it in. Or you can steam and froth your milk in true latte fashion before adding it to your coffee.

If you choose to steam and froth your milk you can use a milk steamer or heat the milk on the stove top and use a hand held frother.

Step 4 – Top with whipped cream and the homemade caramel brulee crumble.

Other DIY Starbucks coffee drinks

As much as I enjoy grabbing a coffee from the ‘bucks, I love making copycat versions at home even more. My favorite Starbucks copycat drink recipes are:

Caramel brulee latte recipe:

Caramel brulee latte

Yield: 1 drink

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

This copycat coffee recipe is impossibly easy to make and full of caramel brulee goodness.

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon caramel sauce
1 tablespoon French vanilla syrup
1 cup of hot coffee or 2 shots of espresso
1 cup milk of choice
whipped cream

Instructions

Make the sugar crumble - preheat the oven to 450 degrees and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
Spread the sugar over the parchment paper and sprinklr the salt on top. Mix with a spatula to combine.
Cook the sugar in the oven making sure to watch it carefully! Once it starts to brown it can burn fast so stay near by and toss the sugar at least once.
Once it's golden brown remove from the oven, allow to cool and break into pieces.
Assemble the coffee - brew your coffee or espresso. Start by adding the caramel sauce and syrup to a mug. Pour the hot coffee over top and stir to combine.
Add your milk (see notes above on milk options) and top with whipped cream.
Sprinkle the crumble over the whipped cream and enjoy!

Notes

See notes above on how to make this dairy-free.

See notes on how to steam/froth your milk above.

Iced caramel brulee latte

Love this recipe but wish it was iced? No problem! Skip the hot coffee and use cold brew coffee instead. Add ice and enjoy! You can also use day old coffee or allow your hot coffee to cool.

More coffee recipes to try

more coffee to try

Love coffee? Me too. Here are some more coffee recipes to try!

Honey Latte

How to make a honey latte at home! An easy DIY coffee recipe that you are sure to love.

White chocolate vanilla latte

Make this white chocolate vanilla latte at home! It's sure to warm you right up.

Cookies and cream latte

You will love this decadent cookies and cream latte!

Chestnut Praline Latte

Make this copycat chestnut praline latte at home! Homemade and semi-homemade versions below.

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Honey Latte

Kelley — Wed, 11 Dec 2019 05:52:28 +0000

Looking for a new quick diy coffee drink to enjoy? Try this honey latte! You only need 3 common ingredients to make this easy coffee and I bet it will quickly become one of your favorites!

Ah honey. I love a good quality honey. For years we would buy whatever honey was the cheapest but then we found out that local honey is best. When we lived in Texas we had a friend who kept bees so we always had fresh, local honey on hand. It was awesome!

My husband has talked about starting to do beekeeping and I’m all for it! It sounds like fun and who wouldn’t love to have fresh honey on tap?! I know I would! Then I could make these homemade honey lattes ALL THE TIME.

What is a honey latte?

A honey latte is a coffee drink that combines honey and milk. A “latte” is a type of coffee that mixes strong espresso and steamed milk together. Most lattes are some combination of strong coffee and milk – not always steamed. Most of the lattes I make at home use regular cold milk with the option to add in steamed.

Honey latte ingredients

Are you ready for the super long ingredient list on this DIY coffee drink? Well, here it comes:

Strong coffee or espresso
Honey
Milk

Seriously. That’s all you need to make this honey latte. A few notes about the ingredients –

Coffee or espresso – A true latte consists of espresso but if you don’t have an espresso maker than a good strong coffee will work. I always suggest a light roast when making lattes because it has a stronger flavor. You can read all about the types of coffee beans in this post.

These are just suggestions. Feel free to use whatever coffee you have on hand to try out this honey latte recipe. No need to go buy a whole new bag of coffee just to taste test.

Honey – I’m going to jump on my soapbox real quick about honey. Whenever possible, buy local honey. The closer to your home that you can find it, the better. Local honey is great for naturally helping allergies and almost always tastes better. Plus, you get to support a local beekeeper who probably does a happy dance every time someone buys a pint of honey from them.

Again, use whatever you have on hand, but if you are in the market – go find some local honey.

Milk – Use whatever milk you like with your coffee. To make this a true latte you need steamed milk and can do this by using a milk steamer. If you don’t have a milk steamer (I don’t!) than you can either use warm milk or just pour it in cold.

Almond milk is a great dairy-free alternative in this honey latte and really brings out all the flavors. You can also use half and half or even heavy cream.

How to make a honey latte

Start by making your coffee or espresso. Whichever you choose, you want it be hot. While your coffee is brewing, pour your honey into the bottom of a coffee mug. Add the hot coffee to the mug and stir to combine. You want the coffee hot enough to blend the honey.

Steam your milk using a milk steamer or you can warm it up on the stove top. To do this you place your milk in a heavy bottomed pan over medium heat. Cook the milk until it is foamy and heated through, stirring constantly. Milk burns easily so keep an eye on it. Remove from the stove and pour it on top of your coffee honey mixture.

Top with whipped cream and additional honey and enjoy!

Other DIY coffee drinks to try:

DIY Coffee Drinks

Easy coffee recipes that you can make at home! Skip the coffee shop and make your favorite coffee at home!

Vanilla Latte

Salted Caramel Latte

A perfectly sweet and salty combo turned into coffee.

Cookies and cream latte

You will love this decadent cookies and cream latte!

Honey Latte

Yield: 1 latte

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

How to make a honey latte at home! An easy DIY coffee recipe that you are sure to love.

Ingredients

1 cups of strong coffee or espresso
1/4 cup of honey
1/2 cup milk of choice
whipped cream, optional

Instructions

Make your coffee or espresso.
Add the honey to the bottom of a coffee mug.
Pour the hot coffee over the honey and stir to combine.
Steam or warm up your milk.
Pour the milk over the coffee/honey mixture. Stir.
Top with whipped cream and additional honey drizzle. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 1 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 325Total Fat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 76mgCarbohydrates: 76gFiber: 0gSugar: 70gProtein: 5g

You may want to pair your honey latte with:

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Salted Caramel Latte

Kelley — Thu, 19 Sep 2019 03:00:59 +0000

Love a little salty/sweet combo? My salted caramel latte is the fix! It’s the perfection combination of salty and sweet and oh so delicious. Let me show you how to make this copycat coffee house recipe at home.

Oh it’s no secret that I am a big fan of a good coffee. I have been making and sharing coffee recipes here for yearrrrs. What may be a secret is that I love a good salty/sweet combo. There is just something so enjoyable about being able to satisfy two cravings in one.

Well, make that three cravings in one if you count my love of all things coffee. Coffee + salty + sweet = perfection.

Salted Caramel Latte

Salted caramel seemed to appear out of where a few years ago. I remember trying it and thinking “yup, I love this.” You just can’t beat the sweet caramel flavor topped with salt. I keep thinking I need to make homemade salted caramel candies, but I’m sure I would end up eating them all.

No, I don’t have much self control around sweets.

But I debated calling this homemade coffee drink a salted caramel mocha since I use chocolate sauce in the recipe. It can really be considered a mocha latte since it combines aspects of both drinks. (You can check out my white chocolate mocha for a true mocha drink recipe.)

Easy Salted Caramel Latte Ingredients

To make this salted caramel latte at home you will need:

coffee
milk
salted caramel sauce
chocolate syrup
whipped cream
caramel candy

I always suggest using a good quality coffee for any homemade coffee drinks. You will end up with a better tasting drink if you use a better quality coffee. A medium or a medium-dark roast would be great here. You can check out the different roasts of coffee in this post.

You can use any type of milk that you prefer for this recipe. If you are dairy-free, you can sub almond or coconut milk here.

You will need two types of syrups – salted caramel and chocolate. I love the Torani brand salted caramel syrup and always seem to have a bottle in my cabinet. You can also use regular caramel syrup (or even sugar free) and add a sprinkle salt to the whipped cream.

Any kind of chocolate sauce or syrup work. I love homemade chocolate sauce, but Hershey’s or Ghiradelli are good too.

Last, but not least, you may want to grab a caramel candy to top your coffee. This is optional and not something I would do every time I make this salted caramel latte, but it’s fun to add every once in a while. I love these Sanders salted caramel chocolates.

How to Make a Salted Caramel Latte

The best part of this easy latte is that once you have all your ingredients, it’s super fast to put together.

Start by placing your salted caramel syrup and chocolate sauce in a mug or cup. Then pour your hot coffee (or espresso) over the syrups and stir to combine.

Add in your milk, top with whipped cream and your candy bar if you are using them. This recipe makes one salted caramel latte but feel free to double or triple it.

Iced Salted Caramel Latte

This recipe is for a hot salted caramel latte but you can easily make this an iced version. Instead of hot coffee, use either cold coffee or cold brew coffee. The other steps remain the same. You can add ice in your iced salted caramel latte too.

Salted Caramel Latte

Yield: 1 coffee

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

A perfectly sweet and salty combo turned into coffee.

Ingredients

2 Tablespoons of salted caramel sauce
1 Tablespoons of chocolate syrup
1 cup of coffee
1/2 cup of milk
Whipped cream
Salted caramel candy bar (cut into small wedges)

Instructions

Place the two syrups in the bottom of a mug or cup.
Add in the hot coffee and stir to combine the syrups.
Pour in the milk and stir.
Add your whipped cream and candy bar pieces, optional.

Notes

Makes 1 coffee drink.

Cookies and cream latte

Kelley — Tue, 09 Apr 2019 19:24:50 +0000

In search of a decadent DIY coffee recipe? You’ve found it! This cookies and cream latte is easy enough to make quickly for an extra special coffee break. One sip and you will be hooked.

One of my favorite things to do is splurge on a fancy coffee drink, alone. I don’t do it often and that makes it extra special when I am able to get out for my coffee treat. Some people buy designer clothes, I like to drink fancy coffee.

But real talk momma friends – even though I only go for a fancy coffee every once in awhile, I still have to fight that twinge of mom guilt. I shouldn’t have spent that much. I could have bought this for the kids. I didn’t need this time away.

And sometimes I want my fancy drink more then once a month and just can’t make it out alone. My solution? Make fancy DIY coffee drinks at home!

Cookies and cream latte

I would own hundred percent classify this cookies and cream latte as a fancy drink. I mean look at it, it’s oozing with whipped cream and crushed cookie goodness.

The cookies and cream latte is a combination of chocolate syrup and vanilla ice cream mixed together with hot coffee. It’s almost like an affogato, but with a bit more pizazz.

Cookies and cream latte ingredients

The best thing about this latte is that it uses basic ingredients. Nothing special needed to make this drink, just common ingredients coming together to form one delicious latte. Once you have all your ingredients, you can make this drink over and over again.

To make this cookies and cream latte you will need:

coffee
vanilla syrup or extract
chocolate syrup
vanilla ice cream
milk
whipped cream and crushed cookies, for topping

You want a good quality coffee here or even an espresso. I suggest a medium roast so it doesn’t overpower everything else. You can also use whatever strong, hot coffee you have on hand or instant espresso.

Feel free to use vanilla extract or a vanilla syrup for this recipe. I love homemade vanilla extract because it’s only a few simple ingredients and so good! Torani vanilla syrup is my favorite store bought syrup.

For the chocolate syrup – choose between homemade or store bought. I know homemade isn’t always an option, but if you use chocolate syrup often, it ends up cheaper making your own. Our homemade chocolate syrup recipe only uses 3 ingredients and it’s amazing! For store bought, I recommend Ghiradelli or Torani chocolate syrup but Hershey’s works just as good.

Same thing for the vanilla ice cream – pick between store bought or homemade. Honestly, unless it’s summer time and I’m making homemade vanilla ice cream with the kids already, i normally always go store bought. I like plain vanilla but a French vanilla ice cream gives this drink an extra depth of flavor.

How to instructions

Once you have all your ingredients gathered, you will also need to grab:

coffee mug
spoon
plastic bag

Start by mixing your chocolate syrup and vanilla extract in your mug. Pour the hot coffee over it and stir to combine. Carefully add in your scoop of vanilla ice cream. If you want, add in a little bit of milk or half and half here as well.

Top with whipped cream, chocolate syrup and crushed Oreos. Use the plastic bag to crush the cookies before adding them on top. This last part is totally optional but also totally delicious. It’s what makes this diy coffee drink extra fancy.

Cookies and cream latte

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

You will love this decadent cookies and cream latte!

Ingredients

1 cup brewed hot coffee
1 teaspoon of vanilla syrup
1 teaspoon of chocolate syrup
2 Tablespoons of Half and Half
1 scoop of vanilla ice cream
Whipped cream
Crushed Oreos

Instructions

In a large coffee mug, pour the vanilla syrup and the chocolate syrup in the bottom of the cup.
Pour in hot coffee and stir well. Add the half and half, if desired.
Carefully, add the scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Fill the top of the mug with whipped cream, and generously sprinkle crushed Oreo's on top.
Serve with a straw and a spoon, and whole Oreo cookies on the side.
Enjoy.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 1 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 632Total Fat: 28gSaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 44mgSodium: 415mgCarbohydrates: 89gFiber: 3gSugar: 60gProtein: 8g

Here are some other great cookies and cream recipes to check out:

cookies and cream caramel bars

Check out these other DIY coffee recipes:

White chocolate mocha

Toasted marshmallow latte

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