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Crème Brûlée Latte Recipe

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 1 (with extra syrup for future lattes)
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp fine salt
  • 2 shots espresso (about 2 oz)
  • 6 oz whole milk
  • 2 tbsp crème brûlée syrup
  • Whipped cream, for topping
  • 1 pinch coarse sugar or raw sugar

Method
 

  1. Combine 1 cup granulated sugar and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook without stirring for 8 to 10 minutes until deep amber, then remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/4 tsp fine salt until smooth.
  2. Brew 2 shots of espresso into your serving mug.
  3. Stir 2 tbsp crème brûlée syrup into the hot espresso for 15 seconds until fully combined.
  4. Heat 6 oz whole milk over medium heat to 150°F (65°C) and froth until foamy, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  5. Pour the frothed milk over the espresso, spoon foam on top, add whipped cream, and dust with 1 pinch coarse sugar before serving.

Notes

The syrup recipe makes far more than 2 tbsp, which is the point. Pour the rest into a jar and refrigerate it for up to 2 weeks. The latte itself is best made fresh and drunk right away, since the foam flattens quickly. If your caramel smells slightly bitter at the edges, pull it off the heat immediately rather than waiting for a perfect color.