Cinnamon Dolce Latte
Ever since Starbucks developed the special winter- time treat, Cinnamon Dolce Latte, way back in 2006, it quickly became a customer favorite. And, now it is hard to imagine the arrival of autumn without the cozy comfort of this seasonal treat.
There’s no denying the deliciousness of a Cinnamon Dolce Latte of Starbucks and it is perfectly fine to indulge once in a while. However, I’m much more partial to making it at home as it is lower in calories, budget-friendly and is as good as Starbucks if not better! And, the best of all, is that you can customize this recipe endlessly to your taste as well.
For those craving a Cinnamon Dolce Latte, pass on Starbucks and make this homemade version instead!
The Cinnamon Dolce Latte combines the warm flavors of cinnamon, with shot of espresso and freshly steamed milk, all topped with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
HOW DOES THIS DRINK TASTE LIKE?
Cinnamon Dolce means “cinnamon sweet” in Italian, and that’s exactly what this latte tastes like. Every sip is rich, creamy, frothy spiced and absolutely delicious!
Here are some Treats that will go great with a Cinnamon Dolce Latte:
- Healthy Apple Cinnamon Muffins
- Swedish Cinnamon Buns
- Pumpkin Nutella Muffins
- Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins
- Cranberry Dark Chocolate Scones
- Healthy Morning Glory Muffins
- Bring the cinnamon syrup to a slight boil and then reduce to a simmer. It should be simmered until the sugar has melted, no more than 5 minutes.
- Can you make this iced? Of course, you can! I gravitate towards cinnamon spiced lattes in the cooler months, but you can absolutely add ice for a warm weather treat.
- The cinnamon syrup can be added to a hot drink immediately. However, allow the syrup to cool completely at room temperature before using it for iced drinks.
If you made this Cinnamon Dolce Latte, I would love to know how it turned out! Please let me know by leaving a comment below.
Ingredients:
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For the Cinnamon Syrup
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups brown sugar
- 6 cinnamon sticks , broken in halves
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 80 ml espresso or 120 ml strong brewed coffee
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 Tablespoons prepared cinnamon syrup
- Whipped cream, for topping
- Ground cinnamon, for sprinkling
For the Latte
Instructions:
- In a medium saucepan, combine the brown sugar, water, and cinnamon sticks over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, stirring often, and continue simmering until the sugar is dissolved. Turn off the heat and cover the pan. Allow the mixture to steep for at least one hour.
- Strain out the cinnamon sticks, stir in the vanilla extract, then store in a sealed container in the fridge until ready to use.
- For the latte, heat the milk on the stove top or in the microwave until steaming, but not boiling.
- Add 2 Tablespoons of the prepared cinnamon syrup to the milk, then use a milk frother to froth.
- Pour the espresso into the bottom of the mugs, then top with the cinnamon milk.
- Finish with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
- Enjoy warm!
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