Gingerbread latte
Prep:
5 mins
Cook:
30 mins
A deliciously Christmassy latte
200ml water
200g granulated sugar
6cm piece of fresh ginger, peeled and crushed
2 cinnamon sticks
1 tsp ground nutmeg
15ml pure vanilla extract
500ml hot espresso
500ml hot milk
250ml heavy whipping cream
50g brown sugar
Cinnamon for sprinkling
Combine the water, granulated sugar spices and vanilla in a small pan over medium high heat.
Bring spice mixture to a boil and heat until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Reduce the heat and simmer until liquid reduces by one third, approximately 20 minutes.
Remove pan from heat.
Beat heavy cream until soft peaks form; beat in brown sugar until cream is stiff.
Pour the espresso evenly into four mugs and add 75ml of the gingerbread syrup.
Top the coffee off with equal portions of heated milk.
Garnish latte with whipped cream and sprinkle with cinnamon.
Serves
4
Preparation Time
5 minutes
Cooking Time
30 minutes
Main ingredients
Dairy
Recipe Type
Beverage, Drinks, Entertaining
Special Info
Gluten free, Nut free
Level of Difficulty
Easy
