Description
These peanut butter caramel lattes are a decadent morning treat that are meant to be savored. Creamy, sweet, and packed with peanut buttery caramel flavor – they’re meant to be on cool fall mornings!
Ingredients
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For the Peanut Butter Caramel:
- ¼ cup light corn syrup
- ¼ cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- ½ cup smooth peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1–2 teaspoons flaky sea salt (or to taste)
For the Lattes:
- 2–4 shots espresso
- 2 cups steamed milk of choice
- Whipped cream
- Ground cinnamon
Instructions
For the Peanut Butter Caramel:
- Combine the corn syrup and sugars in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat until the mixture boils. Simmer for 2 minutes and then remove from heat.
- Add the peanut butter, honey, and vanilla and stir until the peanut butter is melted and mixture is smooth. Stir in the heavy cream and 1 teaspoon of the flaky sea salt.
- Carefully taste (it will be super hot!) and add more salt, as needed.
- Use immediately or pour into a mason jar for later use (cool and then refrigerate).
For the Lattes:
- Add the espresso to two coffee mugs. Whisk 2 tablespoons of the peanut butter caramel into the espresso in each mug (you can add more later).
- Divide the milk between the two mugs.
- Top each glass with whipped cream, another drizzle of the caramel, and a dusting of ground cinnamon. Serve immediately.
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: coffee