Description
A beautifully balanced latte combining fresh cherries, warm vanilla, bold espresso, and creamy milk for a café-style drink that feels both indulgent and refreshing.
Ingredients
1 cup fresh cherries, pitted
1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
1 shot (1 oz) espresso or strong coffee
1 cup milk (or milk alternative)
Sweetener to taste (sugar or honey)
Instructions
- Place the pitted cherries and vanilla extract into a blender and blend until completely smooth with no chunks remaining.
- Heat the milk in a saucepan over medium heat until steaming but not boiling.
- Pour the freshly brewed espresso into a mug and add the cherry-vanilla mixture.
- Slowly pour the steamed milk over the top to create a smooth layered effect.
- Sweeten to taste with sugar or honey and stir well to combine. Garnish with extra cherries or whipped cream if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
For an iced version, let the espresso cool and pour over ice before adding the cherry mixture and milk.
Almond, oat, or coconut milk can be used for different flavor profiles.
Add a splash of cherry syrup for a richer, sweeter flavor.
Store leftover cherry-vanilla mixture in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat and avoid boiling to prevent milk separation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending and Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
