Viral Cherry Vanilla Latte Recipe
Enjoy a deliciously unique Viral Cherry Vanilla Latte that combines fresh cherries and pure vanilla extract with rich espresso and steamed milk. This fruity and creamy beverage is a perfect blend of tart cherry flavor and smooth vanilla sweetness, ideal for a refreshing coffee break at home.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Cherry Vanilla Mixture
- 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted
- 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
Latte Base
- 1 shot (1 oz) espresso or strong coffee
- 1 cup milk (or milk alternative)
- Sweetener to taste (sugar or honey)
Instructions
- Brew Espresso: Brew one shot of espresso or prepare a strong coffee shot using your preferred method.
- Blend Cherry Vanilla: In a blender, combine the pitted cherries and pure vanilla extract; blend until smooth and well combined.
- Heat Milk: Pour the milk into a saucepan and heat it over medium heat until it starts steaming, but do not boil.
- Assemble Latte: In your favorite mug, first pour the espresso shot, then carefully add the blended cherry-vanilla mixture on top.
- Add Steamed Milk: Gently pour the steamed milk over the espresso and cherry mixture to create a layered latte effect.
- Sweeten & Serve: Sweeten the latte to taste using sugar or honey, then stir well to combine. Optionally, garnish with extra fresh cherries or whipped cream for extra indulgence.
Notes
- Use fresh cherries for the best flavor; frozen cherries can be used but may alter the texture slightly.
- Adjust the sweetness based on your preference; honey adds a floral note while sugar keeps it classic.
- You can substitute dairy milk with almond, oat, or soy milk as per dietary needs.
- For a colder version, chill the cherry-vanilla mixture and espresso and serve over ice.
- This recipe makes one serving but can be scaled up if needed.
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