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Two servings of homemade vanilla latte sitting in clear mugs showing the layers of coffee, milk foam and whipped cream.
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Vanilla Latte

Vanilla lattes are one of the most popular coffee drinks at Starbucks. Now you can enjoy them at any time. To turn a regular latte into a vanilla latte you add vanilla syrup that adds a bit of sweetness and flavor to the coffee drink.
Course Drinks
Cuisine American, Canadian, Italian
Keyword coffee recipe, vanilla latte
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Servings 2 People
Author Leanna Forsythe

Ingredients

  • 1 to 2- tbsp vanilla syrup
  • 2 – dark roast espresso shots
  • Whipped cream optional
  • Granulated sugar optional

Instructions

  • Heat up the milk in the microwave until hot about two minutes.
  • Make the espresso shots.
  • Using a milk frothier (hand held or steam), froth the milk until foamy and double in size.
    A barista mug and a frothier. The mug is filled of warm frothed milk for making a vanilla latte at home.
  • Add the espresso and vanilla syrup to your cup(s), stir.
    Two cups willed with espresso, and hot milk while making a vanilla latte at home.
  • Holding the foam back with a spoon, pour the hot milk into your coffee cup.
  • Then top off with the milk foam.
    Two cups showing the foam layer of a vanilla latte recipe.
  • Finish with whipped cream, and a light sprinkle of granulated sugar.
    Two mugs of homemade vanilla latte. Each vanilla latte has a espresso coffee and milk layer, a foam layer and is then covered with whipped cream topping.