Homemade Gingerbread Latte
Warm up your winter days with this delightful Homemade Gingerbread Latte, a cozy beverage that combines the rich flavors of strong coffee with the sweet and spicy notes of gingerbread. Perfect for chilly evenings or festive gatherings, this latte is not only easy to prepare but also customizable to suit your taste preferences. Topped with fluffy whipped cream and a hint of cinnamon, each sip will transport you to a winter wonderland. Make it vegan by using plant-based milk and coconut cream, or enjoy it as is—this recipe is sure to become your new favorite drink!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Total Time: 9 minutes
- Yield: Serves 1
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Beverage preparation
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup strong coffee
- 2 tablespoons gingerbread syrup
- ¼ cup milk (or plant-based milk)
- ¼ cup heavy cream (or coconut cream)
- ¾ cup water
- ⅔ cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons molasses
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Make the Gingerbread Syrup: Combine water, sugar, molasses, ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a saucepan. Bring to a boil while stirring until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and cool.
- Prepare the Cream Topping: Whisk together 1 tablespoon of gingerbread syrup with heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Froth the Milk: Heat milk until simmering; froth using a French press or electric frother.
- Assemble the Latte: In a mug, combine coffee and gingerbread syrup. Pour in frothed milk and top with the gingerbread cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 latte (360g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Find it online: https://recipeswithrachel.com/homemade-gingerbread-latte/