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starbucks chestnut praline latte recipe

Chestnut Praline Latte Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 1 (with leftover syrup for 7 to 9 more drinks)
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 shots espresso (about 60ml)
  • 240ml whole milk
  • 2 tbsp chestnut praline syrup (from batch below)
  • 150g granulated white sugar
  • 120ml water
  • 80g roasted chestnuts
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp cinnamon
  • ⅛ tsp nutmeg
  • Pinch of salt
  • Whipped cream, to top
  • Praline crumble or chopped candied pecans, to garnish

Method
 

  1. Combine 150g sugar and 120ml water in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until dissolved (about 2 minutes), then add 80g roasted chestnuts, ¼ tsp cinnamon, ⅛ tsp nutmeg, ½ tsp vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Simmer for 8 to 10 minutes until the syrup coats a spoon, then strain through a fine mesh strainer into a jar and discard the solids.
  2. Brew 2 shots of espresso (about 60ml) into your serving mug.
  3. Heat 240ml whole milk in a small saucepan over medium-low heat to 65 to 70°C (150 to 158°F), then froth with a handheld frother for 20 to 30 seconds until foamy.
  4. Stir 2 tbsp of the chestnut praline syrup into the hot espresso, pour in the steamed milk slowly, then spoon the foam over the top.
  5. Add whipped cream, a pinch of praline crumble or chopped candied pecans, and a dusting of cinnamon. Serve immediately.

Notes

The syrup recipe makes far more than you need for one drink, and that's by design. Store it in the fridge and your next latte takes about 5 minutes total. If you're making this for a crowd, scale the milk and espresso for however many cups you need; the syrup batch size stays the same.