Description
Warm up your day with a homemade Starbucks Cinnamon Dolce Latte that brings the comforting flavors of cinnamon and vanilla right to your kitchen. This easy-to-follow recipe allows you to enjoy a creamy, rich drink without stepping foot in a coffee shop. Perfect for chilly afternoons or cozy evenings, this latte is easily customizable to suit your sweetness and creaminess preferences. Plus, with just a few simple tools and ingredients, you can whip it up in no time. Indulge in the delightful aroma and taste of this spiced beverage, and make it your own!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 ounces hot espresso
- 1 ounce cinnamon dolce syrup (from above)
- 1 cup whole milk (frothed)
- 2 tablespoons whipped cream (optional)
- 1 pinch ground cinnamon (for garnish)
- 1 cinnamon stick (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the syrup: In a small saucepan, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, salt, vanilla extract, and water. Heat until boiling while stirring continuously until dissolved.
- Brew espresso: While the syrup cools, brew 2 ounces of espresso using an espresso machine or coffee maker.
- Froth milk: Heat the whole milk in a separate saucepan until steaming (do not boil), then froth using a whisk or milk frother.
- Combine: In a mug, pour in hot espresso and add cinnamon dolce syrup. Top with frothed milk.
- Serve: Optionally garnish with whipped cream, ground cinnamon, and a cinnamon stick.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Brewing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 latte (approximately 12 oz)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 33g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg