A homemade cinnamon dolce latte is a delicious coffee drink made with espresso, cinnamon dolce syrup, and frothy milk. A sweet and spicy coffee treat that will help you kickstart your day the right way.
About This Recipe
This cinnamon dolce latte is packed with a warming flavor of cinnamon, making it a perfect choice for chilly mornings or afternoon pick-me-ups. It is usually made with 2 shots of espresso combined with cinnamon dolce syrup and topped with silky and frothy milk. Switch up your coffee ritual with this deliciously sweet and cafe style drink.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Warm and cozy: Cinnamon Dolce latte is an espresso-based drink that is a delicious blend of espresso, chocolate, cinnamon dolce syrup, and milk. A sweet and comforting twist on the classic Caffè latte.
- Easy to make: Enjoy your warm and cozy cinnamon dolce latte without leaving your house. All you need to do is follow a few easy steps.
- Versatile and easily adaptable: Would you like your latte to be dairy-free? Simply use your preferred choice of plant milk such as oat milk, soy milk, coconut milk, or almond milk.
What Do You Need to Make Cinnamon Dolce Latte
- Coffee: A traditional latte is made with espresso shots mixed with steamed milk and a creamy layer of foam on top. Some people prefer to make a latte using strongly brewed coffee instead. Either instant espresso powder will work.
- Vanilla extract: Do not forget to add a little vanilla extract.
- Milk: You can use dairy milk or non-dairy milk for this latte.
- Cinnamon: Adds warmth and sweetness to the syrup.
- Brown sugar: Gives a slightly rich and caramel-like flavor to the cinnamon dolce syrup.
- Granulated sugar: Adds sweetness.
How to Make Cinnamon Dolce Latte
- In a small saucepan, combine water, sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon sticks.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat. Stir for a few minutes until the sugar has dissolved. Simmer and let the syrup thicken a bit (about 5 minutes).
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the syrup cool completely.
- Once cooled, strain out the cinnamon sticks, and transfer the fragrant cinnamon-infused syrup to a clean glass jar or container. The cinnamon dolce syrup is ready to use!
- Make a double shot of espresso. Traditionally, lattes are made with a shot or two of espresso. If you don’t have an espresso machine feel free to use freshly brewed coffee, or even espresso powder for this recipe.
- Warm the milk in a small saucepan until the steam rises. (Do not boil it.) Transfer the hot milk into a clean French press and whisk quickly to make the milk foam. Do not fill the French press because the milk will double in volume. Whisk/plunge the milk for 30 seconds or until the milk has doubled in volume. (You can also use a milk frother or espresso machine steamed milk)
- Pour the prepared espresso or brewed coffee into a mug. Add 2 tablespoons of cinnamon dolce syrup and stir. You can adjust the sweetness to your tastes.
- Slowly pour the frothed milk mixture over the espresso. Top with whipped cream if desired and sprinkle with cinnamon.
Expert Tips
- How to froth milk? Use a simple milk frother! A milk frother is a device commonly used to make foam on beverages such as milk and coffee, and you can also use it as a small mixer.
- For best results use fresh whole milk or 2% milk. Do not use milk that has been refrigerated for several days because you will not get the result you want. Whole milk gives you better foam, of course, you can also use low-fat milk and plant-based alternatives.
FAQs
How to Serve Cinnamon Dolce Latte?
Whipped cream with a little cinnamon or cinnamon sugar sprinkled on it is the cinnamon dolce latte topping. Make whipped cream easily at home, or use a store-bought one.
How Many Shots of Coffee Are in This Latte?
For this recipe, you will need 1 or 2 shots of freshly brewed espresso.
How Long Does Cinnamon Dolce Syrup Last?
Cinnamon dolce syrup can be made in advance and stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
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Ingredients
- FOR THE CINNAMON DOLCE LATTE:
- 2 shots espresso or 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee
- 1 cup milk of choice
- 3 tablespoons cinnamon dolce syrup
- Whipped cream, for topping
- Ground cinnamon, for topping
- FOR THE CINNAMON DOLCE SYRUP:
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Step 1
In a small saucepan, combine water, sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon sticks.
Step 2
Place the saucepan over medium heat. Stir for a few minutes until the sugar has dissolved. Simmer and let the syrup thicken a bit (about 5 minutes). Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the syrup cool completely.
Step 3
Once cooled, strain out the cinnamon sticks, and transfer the fragrant cinnamon-infused syrup to a clean glass jar or container. The cinnamon dolce syrup is ready to use!
Step 4
Make a double shot of espresso. Traditionally, lattes are made with a shot or two of espresso. If you don’t have an espresso machine feel free to use freshly brewed coffee, or even espresso powder for this recipe.
Step 5
Warm the milk in a small saucepan until the steam rises. (Do not boil it.) Transfer the hot milk into a clean French press and whisk quickly to make the milk foam. Do not fill the French press because the milk will double in volume. Whisk/plunge the milk for 30 seconds or until the milk has doubled in volume. (You can also use a milk frother or espresso machine steamed milk)
Step 6
Pour the prepared espresso or brewed coffee into a mug. Add 2 tablespoons of cinnamon dolce syrup and stir. You can adjust the sweetness to your tastes.
Step 7
Slowly pour the frothed milk mixture over the espresso. Top with whipped cream if desired and sprinkle with cinnamon.
