Photos by Jamie Plain
With home espresso machines growing in popularity, it is easier than ever to make your “go to” latte orders right in your own kitchen. Even if you don’t have a home machine, it is still possible to make espresso using an AeroPress, a French press, or a moka pot – all which are fairly inexpensive alternatives! If you prefer your espresso in the form of a sweet treat, look no further than these delicious recipes. They are basically the entire season of autumn in a cup, and we all know that autumn flavors and espresso make the tastiest treats together.
Caramel Biscoff Latte
Ingredients:
2 shots espresso (or more/less to taste)
1 cup milk (of your choice)
1 tbsp Biscoff Cookie Butter
1-2 tbsp caramel syrup
ice
Instructions:
Caramel Biscoff Latte
Ingredients:
2 shots espresso (or more/less to taste)
1 cup milk (of your choice)
1 tbsp Biscoff Cookie Butter
1-2 tbsp caramel syrup
ice
Instructions:
Microwave your biscoff in a small glass, then combine with your 1 cup of milk and froth until fully incorporated. Pour over your caramel syrup into your glass, add ice, then top with your espresso shots. Mix and top with more biscoff cookie garnish. You can also use the melted cookie butter to decorate the glass.
Microwave your biscoff in a small glass, then combine with your 1 cup of milk and froth until fully incorporated. Pour over your caramel syrup into your glass, add ice, then top with your espresso shots. Mix and top with more biscoff cookie garnish. You can also use the melted cookie butter to decorate the glass.
Pumpkin Cold Foam
Ingredients:
Ingredients:
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
2 tsp. vanilla extract
3 Tbsp. pumpkin puree
2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
Instructions:
Place all ingredients in a small mason jar and froth with a handheld milk frother until the mixture is thickened but pourable.
Maple Latte with Brown Sugar Foam
Ingredients:
2 shots espresso (more/less to taste)
1 cup milk
2 Tbsp real maple syrup
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
optional: pinch of cinnamon
Foam:
1 Tbsp. Brown sugar
1 Tbsp. Hot water
1/4 Cup heavy cream
2 Tbsp. Milk
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
– Pour espresso shots into your mug then add vanilla extract and maple syrup and mix until incorporated. Mix in milk (optional: froth milk before pouring in).
– Mix brown sugar and hot water until the sugar has dissolved. Pour in a glass with all the other foam ingredients and froth with a handheld milk frother until it’s a thickened foam. Top your latte with the foam and add any additional garnishes.
Smores Latte
Ingredients:
2 shots espresso (more/less to taste)
1 Tbsp. Chocolate sauce
1 Tbsp. Marshmallow Cream (you could also use 2 Tbsp vanilla syrup or toasted marshmallow syrup)
1 cup milk (of your choice)
Garnish of your choice
Instructions:
– Pour chocolate sauce and marshmallow cream in a mug and microwave for 30 seconds. If you are just using syrups with the chocolate sauce, you can skip microwaving and just brew the espresso over the chocolate sauce, then stir.
– In a separate glass, microwave your milk for one minute, then use a handheld frother to froth the milk until foamy (if you are using syrups add them to the milk before frothing). Pour the foamed milk over the espresso mixture, then stir. Top with any garnishes.
