Pecan Pie Latte with Maple Cold Foam
Bring cozy fall flavors home with this Pecan Pie Latte topped with maple cold foam. Made with homemade pecan pie syrup, espresso, and creamy maple foam, this latte tastes like a slice of pecan pie, perfect hot or iced.
Servings: 1
Ingredients
PECAN PIE SYRUP
- 1 cup pecans
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
- 2 tablespoon salted butter or unsalted butter + pinch of salt
PECAN PIE LATTE
- 2 shots espresso
- 1-2 tablespoon pecan pie syrup
- 8 oz milk
MAPLE COLD FOAM
- 3 tablespoon heavy cream
- 2 tablespoon milk
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
Instructions
MAKE THE PECAN PIE SYRUP
- Preheat oven to 350 F.
- Add pecans to a sheet pan and roast for 5-10 minutes. Watching to ensure they don't burn.
- In a sauce pan combine the roasted pecans, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Bring mixture to a boil and allow to simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Add in butter and vanilla extract, stirring to combine.
- Use a fine mesh strainer to separate the pecans from the syrup and pour into an air tight container and store int the refrigerator for 2-3 weeks.
MAKE THE LATTE
- In a small cup combine all the ingredients for the maple cold foam. Whisk together with a frother until mixture has thickened. Set Aside.
- FOR ICED LATTE: In a large cup add ice, then pecan pie syrup, milk, and then espresso. Top with maple cold foam and enjoy!
- FOR HOT LATTE: Steam milk to desired temperature. Then add pecan pie syrup and espresso to the steamed milk. Top with maple cold foam and enjoy!
