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Starbucks Chestnut Praline Latte Copycat

Cozy Up with Our Starbucks Chestnut Praline Latte Copycat Recipe

This Starbucks Chestnut Praline Latte Copycat is a delightfully warm drink perfect for winter evenings.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 2 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Syrup Ingredients
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar or maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar reduce for a lighter version
  • 1/2 cup roasted chestnuts or chopped hazelnuts or almonds
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract opt for pure extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon freshly grated is best
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg ground or fresh
  • a small pinch salt optional
Latte Ingredients
  • 2 shots espresso or 1/2 cup of strong brewed coffee
  • 1 cup milk whole, oat, or almond
Topping Ingredients
  • 2-3 tablespoons chestnut praline syrup adjust to desired sweetness
  • 1 cup whipped cream or skip for a lighter option
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans or hazelnuts optional for nut allergies
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar for topping
  • 2 tablespoons butter or margarine for dairy-free
  • a dash cinnamon for topping

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • Skillet
  • Espresso Machine
  • whisk or handheld frother

Method
 

Syrup Preparation
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of water, ½ cup of brown sugar, ¼ cup of granulated sugar, and ½ cup of chopped roasted chestnuts. Heat over medium heat, stirring until sugars dissolve. Add 1 tsp of cinnamon, ¼ tsp of nutmeg, and a pinch of salt. Simmer for about 10 minutes, remove from heat, stir in 1 tsp of vanilla extract. Strain and cool the syrup.
  2. In a skillet over medium, melt 2 tbsp of butter. Add ½ cup of chopped pecans or hazelnuts and ¼ cup of brown sugar, stirring constantly for 3-5 minutes until nuts are coated and sugar melts. Transfer to parchment to cool, then chop into bits.
  3. Brew 2 shots of espresso, or ½ cup of strong coffee if espresso is unavailable.
  4. Heat 1 cup of milk just below boiling, froth using a whisk or frother until velvety.
  5. To assemble, pour espresso in a mug, add 2-3 tbsp of syrup, then frothed milk. Top with whipped cream, praline topping, and a dash of cinnamon. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 42gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftover syrup in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Freeze syrup in ice cube trays for up to 3 months. Reheat gently before use.

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