Cinnamon Dolce Latte
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Diet: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free (optional), Sugar-Free (optional)
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup strong brewed espresso or very dark roast coffee
- 1 cup milk of choice (whole milk, oat milk, or almond milk work best)
- 2 tablespoons homemade Cinnamon Dolce syrup (recipe below)
- Whipped cream for garnish
- A pinch of cinnamon sugar for topping
- For the Syrup: 1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine the water, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 5 minutes until the sugar has completely dissolved and the liquid has thickened slightly. Remove from heat, stir in the vanilla extract, and let it cool.
- Prepare two shots of espresso or brew half a cup of very strong coffee using your preferred method. Pour the hot coffee into a large mug. If you prefer a stronger coffee flavor, you can increase the amount of espresso shots used.
- Add 2 tablespoons of the prepared cinnamon syrup to your hot coffee. Stir well until the syrup is completely integrated. You can add more or less syrup depending on how sweet you like your beverage.
- Heat your milk in a small pot or a microwave-safe container until it is steaming but not boiling. Use a handheld milk frother, a whisk, or even a French press to create a thick, airy foam on the surface of the milk.
- Slowly pour the warm milk into the mug with the sweetened coffee. Use a spoon to hold back the foam until the mug is nearly full, then spoon the remaining foam on top of the drink.
- Top your latte with a generous swirl of whipped cream. For the finishing touch, sprinkle a little cinnamon sugar over the whipped cream. Serve immediately while hot.
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