🥕 Carrot Cake Iced Latte
This unique iced latte combines the flavors of carrot cake with coffee, topped with a creamy cold foam made from carrot cake cream cheese.
Category: drink
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Trader Joe’s Whipped Carrot Cake cream cheese (substitutions: Cream cheese)
- 5 tablespoons Heavy whipping cream (substitutions: Coconut cream)
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla bean paste (substitutions: Vanilla extract)
- 1/2 tablespoon Brown sugar (substitutions: Maple syrup)
- 2 shots Espresso (substitutions: Strong brewed coffee)
- to taste Milk of choice (substitutions: Almond milk, Oat milk, Soy milk)
- to sprinkle on top Cinnamon (substitutions: Nutmeg)
Equipment
- Espresso machine
- Milk frother
- Glass
Instructions
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Step 1: Brew 2 shots of espresso using your espresso machine.
What to look for: Rich, dark espresso with a nice crema on top.
Watch out: Make sure the espresso is not burnt.
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Step 2: In a separate bowl, combine 3 tablespoons of carrot cake cream cheese and 5 tablespoons of heavy whipping cream.
What to look for: A smooth and creamy mixture without lumps.
Watch out: Ensure the cream cheese is softened for easier mixing.
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Step 3: Whip the cream cheese and heavy whipping cream mixture until it forms soft peaks.
What to look for: The mixture should hold its shape but still be soft.
Watch out: Do not overwhip, or it will become too stiff.
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Step 4: In a glass, add the brewed espresso, 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, and 1/2 tablespoon of brown sugar.
What to look for: The sugar should dissolve completely in the hot espresso.
Watch out: Adjust sweetness according to your taste.
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Step 5: Add milk of your choice to the glass, filling it to your desired level.
What to look for: A well-mixed coffee and milk blend.
Watch out: Do not fill the glass too full; leave room for the cold foam.
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Step 6: Top the latte with the whipped carrot cake cream cheese cold foam.
What to look for: A nice layer of foam on top of the latte.
Watch out: Use a spoon to help layer the foam if necessary.
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Step 7: Sprinkle a little cinnamon on top of the cold foam before serving.
What to look for: A light dusting of cinnamon for added flavor.
Watch out: Avoid using too much cinnamon, as it can overpower the drink.
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