Oatmeal Cream Pie Latte With Vanilla Cold Foam
This oatmeal cream pie latte is what happens when your favorite childhood snack meets your morning coffee. If you've ever stared at your coffee cup wishing it tasted like something more exciting, I've got you covered!
No need to track down a specialty coffee shop when you can make this one right at home with a syrup that comes together in just minutes.
Recipe Overview: Oatmeal Cream Pie Latte
⏱ Prep Time: 5 minutes
⏳ Total Time: 20 minutes
👥 Serving: 1 latte
🔥 Calories: ~415 kcal per serving
🥣 Main Ingredients: Espresso, milk, toasted marshmallows, brown sugar, white chocolate, cinnamon, vanilla cream.
👌 Difficulty: Easy - homemade coffee shop drink with a quick stovetop syrup and simple cold foam
⭐ Why You'll Love It: Everything you love about an Oatmeal Creme Pie in latte form. It tastes like dessert but is easy enough to make at home any day of the week.
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I spotted this one over on @quickdrawcoffeeco and could NOT stop thinking about it. They use a toasted marshmallow syrup and a white chocolate brown sugar cinnamon syrup topped with a vanilla cold foam. Together they build that classic oatmeal cream pie flavor. But since I'm all about keeping mornings simple, I combined both into one easy syrup, same flavor, less work, fewer dishes. Less dishes = happier mom! 😜
If you love cozy coffee drinks, my brown butter chocolate chip cookie latte and teddy graham latte gives the same cookie-in-a-cup vibes and is on repeat at my house too!
What's In the Oatmeal Cream Pie Latte
This drink has three components and each one is super simple to pull off!
Oatmeal Creme Pie Syrup - This is where all the magic happens. Toasted marshmallows give it that warm, nostalgic sweetness. Brown sugar adds a rich depth, white chocolate powder makes it creamy and smooth, and cinnamon ties it all together with that classic oatmeal cookie flavor. I combined what I saw online as two separate syrups into one easy syrup, and honestly it works perfectly!
The Latte - Two shots of espresso and milk. Simple as that. You can make this iced or hot depending on your mood.
Vanilla Cold Foam - Just heavy cream and vanilla syrup (up your game with homemade vanilla syrup) frothed up until it's light and fluffy. It sits right on top and melts into the drink as you sip. It's the "cream" part of the oatmeal cream pie experience!
Key Ingredients
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Oatmeal cream pie latte
Not all the ingredients need a ton of explanation, but here are a few helpful notes before you get started!
- Marshmallows - Use large marshmallows and make sure you actually toast them. This is not a step to skip! The toasting is what gives the syrup that warm, caramelized flavor that makes this taste like a real oatmeal cream pie.
- White chocolate powder - I use white chocolate powder here, but if you only have white chocolate syrup on hand you can swap it in. Use about ½ cup white chocolate syrup in place of the ¼ cup powder.
- Brown sugar - Light or dark both work here. Dark brown sugar will give you a slightly deeper, more caramel-like flavor which is really delicious in this one.
- Cinnamon - Just one teaspoon but it makes a big difference. Don't leave it out!
How to Make an Oatmeal Cream Pie Latte
Step 1: Toast the marshmallows. You can do this a few different ways. A small kitchen torch works great and is fast. You can also spread the marshmallows on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 400°F for about 5 minutes, or toss them in the air fryer at 400°F for 5 minutes. You want them golden and a little charred on the outside.
Step 2: Make the syrup. Add the toasted marshmallows to a small saucepan with the water, brown sugar, white chocolate powder, and cinnamon. Bring it all to a boil then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 5 minutes. It'll thicken up a little as it cooks.
Step 3: Strain and store. Pour the syrup through a fine mesh strainer to catch any marshmallow bits. Store in an airtight container in the fridge. It'll keep for about 2 weeks!
Step 4: Make the vanilla cold foam. Combine the heavy cream and vanilla syrup in a small cup and froth until soft peaks form. A handheld milk frother works great for this. Takes about 30 seconds.
Step 5: Build your latte.
Iced: Add ice to a 16 oz cup. Add 2 tablespoons of oatmeal cream pie syrup, then pour in your milk and espresso. Top with vanilla cold foam.
Hot: Heat your milk to your preferred temperature, then combine with syrup and espresso in your mug. Top with cold foam.
That's it! The whole thing comes together in under 15 minutes and the syrup does all the heavy lifting. 🙌
Tips for The Best Oatmeal Cream Pie Latte
Toast the marshmallows well. A light golden toast won't give you the same depth of flavor. You want some real color on them, that slightly charred, caramelized sweetness is what makes this syrup taste like an oatmeal cream pie instead of just a plain sweet latte.
Let the syrup cool before storing. Give it a few minutes to cool down before you seal it up and put it in the fridge. It will thicken just a little more as it cools and that's totally normal.
Froth your cold foam cold. Make sure your heavy cream is cold straight from the fridge before you froth it. Warm cream won't hold its peaks and you'll end up with a thin foam instead of that fluffy topping.
Adjust the syrup to taste. Start with 2 tablespoons and see how you feel. If you want a stronger cookie flavor, add a little more! It's your latte, make it how YOU like it.
All of my coffee recipes follow the same idea - a simple homemade syrup does all the work and makes your coffee taste like something you'd pay $8 for at a coffee shop.
Oatmeal Cream Pie Latte FAQs
Yes! If you don't have an espresso machine, strong brewed coffee works great here. Just brew it extra strong and use about ½ cup in place of the two shots. You can also utilize instant coffee for espresso shots! Simply mix 2 teaspoons instant coffee with 2 tablespoon hot water.
Yes! That's actually the best way to do it. Make a batch on Sunday and keep it in the fridge for easy lattes all week. It stays good for about 2 weeks in an airtight container.
You can use a coffee filter or a thin paper towel set inside a regular strainer. It'll take a little longer to strain but works just as well.
Yes! Use your favorite non-dairy milk like oat milk or almond milk for the latte. For the cold foam, full-fat coconut cream frothed cold works as a swap for the heavy cream.
Tips for Storing your Simple Syrup
Store your oatmeal cream pie syrup in an airtight jar or container in the refrigerator. It will keep well for up to 2 weeks.
Give it a quick stir or shake before each use since it may settle a little as it sits.
Do not leave the syrup at room temperature for extended periods since it contains sugar and toasted marshmallow, it needs to stay cold to keep fresh.
How much syrup does this recipe make? This recipe makes enough syrup for about 6-8 lattes depending on how much you use per drink. It's great for making a batch and using throughout the week!
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Oatmeal Cream Pie Latte
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Instructions
- Toast the marshmallows. This can be done a few ways. I used a small torch to toast them or you can place onto a parchment lined baking sheet into your oven or air fryer at 400 for 5 minutes to toast.
- In a small saucepan add toasted marshmallows with remaining syrup ingredients. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Using a fine mesh strainer strain the syrup of any remaining bits of marshmallow.
- Store the syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- In a small cup combine cold foam ingredients and froth until soft peaks form.
- Make it Iced: add ice to a 16 oz cup, then top with syrup, milk, espresso, and finish off with cold foam.
- Make it Hot: heat milk to desired temperature, then top with syrup, milk, espresso, and finish off with cold foam.
