Description
This simple and delicious vanilla latte brings the café experience to your home. Customize it with your favorite milk and enjoy a creamy, frothy latte made in just minutes!
Ingredients
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Vanilla Syrup:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
Latte:
- 6 ounces espresso (2 shots) or 1/2 cup strong coffee
- 12 ounces whole milk (or milk of choice)
- 4 tablespoons vanilla syrup
Equipment:
- 16–ounce wide-mouth mason jar
- Handheld frother wand (optional)
- Double-wall glass coffee mugs
Instructions
Prepare the Vanilla Syrup:
- Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Bring to a simmer and stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract.
- Let cool and store in a jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Heat the Milk:
- Pour the milk into a mason jar and microwave for 1½ minutes, or until hot but not boiling. If needed, continue heating in 30-second increments.
Froth the Milk:
- Carefully remove the mason jar from the microwave using a towel or potholder.
- Add 2 tablespoons of vanilla syrup to the jar, seal the lid tightly, and shake vigorously for 30 seconds to 1 minute. The milk will froth as you shake.
Prepare the Espresso:
- Brew 6 ounces of espresso or ½ cup of strong coffee.
- Assemble the Latte:
- Remove the lid from the mason jar carefully, being mindful of any built-up pressure.
- Pour the milk over the espresso, topping with any remaining foam from the jar.
- Serve immediately and garnish with whipped cream if desired.
Notes
- Frothing Alternatives:
- Use a milk frother wand to create frothy milk.
- Shake the milk in the mason jar before microwaving, allowing it to double in size.
- Heat milk in a saucepan or microwave, then whisk to froth.
- Strong Coffee: For a stronger coffee flavor when using brewed coffee, reduce the milk to create a more balanced latte.
- Safety Tip: Use caution when shaking and opening the mason jar. The jar may become hot, and pressure can build up.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Latter
- Calories: 180kcal
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg