Vanilla Latte Recipe
Italian-American · Beverage · 10 min total
A cozy homemade vanilla latte that rivals your favorite coffee shop, made with rich espresso and creamy vanilla syrup.
5
min prep
min prep
5
min cook
min cook
1
servings
servings
210
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 shot (1 oz) espresso or 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee
- 2 tablespoons vanilla syrup (recipe below)
- For vanilla syrup: 1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Make vanilla syrup: In a small saucepan, combine water and sugar. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract, and let cool.
- Brew a shot of espresso (or 1/2 cup strong coffee) into a mug.
- In a small saucepan, heat milk over medium heat until steaming, but do not boil. Alternatively, microwave for 1-2 minutes.
- Froth the milk using a milk frother, whisk, or by shaking in a jar until foamy.
- Pour the vanilla syrup into the mug with espresso and stir.
- Top with frothed milk, spooning foam on top. Serve immediately.
Tips
- For a dairy-free version, use oat milk or almond milk.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less vanilla syrup.
- Store leftover vanilla syrup in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
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