Chestnuts roasting over an open fire are all well and good, but we would much rather have chestnut syrup drizzled into a warm, steamy latte instead.
Since Starbucks Coffee Company introduced the chestnut praline latte to its roster of holiday season-exclusive beverages in 2014, the drink has been a customer favorite. If you’re one who has fallen in love with the seasonal beverage, we’ve got good news for you: you can make it at home in a snap!
That’s right. Save yourself a trip to Starbucks and a few extra bucks by using our recipe to whip up a homemade version of this drink. Try it, and thank us later.
HOW TO MAKE A CHESTNUT PRALINE LATTE AT HOME
YOU’LL NEED:
- 3/4 cup of warm milk
- 1/4 cup of chestnut praline syrup
- 1 1/2 cup of brewed coffee
- 1/4 cup of warm frothed milk
- Cinnamon
THE PROCESS:
Step 1:
Start by brewing your coffee; you’ll want it to be hot and fresh. If you want to drink something strong with a bit of extra oomph, use a shot of espresso instead.
Step 2:
Combine the warm milk and chestnut syrup in a mug and stir until the mixture is smooth. Feel free to use whatever kind of milk you like for this step.
If you’re looking to take the non-dairy route, opt for almond or oat milk instead; the end result will be just as creamy and delicious.
Step 3:
Now it’s time to add your coffee or espresso! Pour it in the mug slowly, as we don’t want to lose any of our precious caffeine, and be careful; it’s still hot.
Step 4:
Next, use a handheld milk frother to froth 1/4 cup of warm milk. Keep frothing until it’s foamy or the amount of milk appears to have doubled, then pour it into your mug.
Step 5:
Finish off the drink with a dash of cinnamon on top of the foam, and there you have it: a homemade chestnut praline latte!
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ENJOY!
This is perhaps one of the simplest recipes to follow to create your own version of a Starbucks signature beverage, and we hope you savor it to the last drop.
And if you aren’t the biggest fan of chestnuts but were hoping to sip on a creamy, nutty-flavored latte, you can easily substitute chestnut praline syrup for hazelnut; it’s a slightly different flavor profile for certain, but a hazelnut latte can be just as satisfying.
Chestnut Praline Latte Recipe
A perfect blend of nutty flavors with a creamy and smooth texture.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup of warm milk
- ¼ cup chestnut praline syrup
- 1 ½ cup strong brewed coffee
- Dash of cinnamon
- ¼ cup warm frothed milk
Instructions
- Combine warm milk and chestnut praline syrup into a cup and stir.
- Pour coffee over milk mixture and whisk together.
- Froth ¼ cup warm milk until foamy texture.
- Place frothed milk on top of the drink.
- Sprinkle with cinnamon and enjoy!
