Description
A creamy and nutty latte made with pistachio syrup, espresso, and steamed milk, inspired by the popular seasonal Starbucks drink.
Ingredients
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- 2 shots of espresso or 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 2 tablespoons pistachio syrup
- 1 tablespoon brown butter (optional, for richer flavor)
- Whipped cream (optional, for topping)
- Crushed pistachios or salted brown butter topping (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the espresso or strong brewed coffee and set aside.
- In a small saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until steaming, but not boiling.
- Stir in the pistachio syrup and brown butter (if using) into the hot milk.
- Use a frother or whisk to froth the milk mixture until light and foamy.
- Pour the espresso into a mug, then top with the pistachio milk mixture.
- Add whipped cream and crushed pistachios or salted brown butter topping if desired.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- You can use store-bought or homemade pistachio syrup.
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of syrup.
- Brown butter adds a nutty depth similar to Starbucks’ original version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
