Pistachio Latte
User Reviews
4.8
Pistachio Latte
Description
This latte starts by gently heating almond milk to just below boiling, allowing it to absorb the pistachio paste flavor thoroughly. The pistachio paste or butter and condensed milk are combined in the serving cup for sweetness and richness. Whisking the hot milk and pistachio mixture with a frother creates a light froth that enhances the creamy mouthfeel.
Pouring the frothy pistachio milk over a shot of espresso melds the nutty notes with coffee bitterness, balancing the flavor with the softness of almond milk and sweetness from condensed milk. The thinly sliced pistachios garnish the drink and add a subtle crunch and visual appeal.
This drink can be adjusted by using pistachio butter as an alternative to paste and modifying sweetness to preference. Vegan versions can be made using dairy-free milk and condensed milk substitutes. Increasing espresso shots intensifies the coffee flavor, and the amount of condensed milk can be changed to suit different sweetness levels.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon pistachio paste
- 1 tablespoon condensed milk
- 6 oz almond milk
- 2 oz espresso shot
- 6 pistachios thinly sliced
Instructions
- Add milk to a small saucepan and bring it to a gentle boil
- Add pistachio paste, and condensed milk to a cup.
- Pour the hot milk over it and whisk with a frother.
- Pour it over espresso, and garnish with pistachios. Give a quick stir and enjoy.
Notes
- Pistachio paste is best but pistachio butter can be used as an alternative.
- Adjust the amount of pistachio paste for a nuttier flavor to your liking.
- To make vegan, substitute dairy-free milk and condensed milk.
- Add more espresso shots for a stronger coffee taste if desired.
- Modify condensed milk quantity or swap sweeteners to control sweetness level.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 211 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 211kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 255mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 350mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 117IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 284mg | 28% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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