Description
This Pistachio Milk Latte Café recipe offers a rich and creamy coffee experience using homemade pistachio milk. Soaked raw pistachios are blended with water and natural flavorings to create a smooth plant-based milk, which is then warmed and combined with espresso for a delightful, nutty latte. Perfect for those seeking a dairy-free, flavorful coffee alternative.
Ingredients
Scale
Pistachio Milk
- 1 cup raw, unsalted pistachios
- 3 cups filtered water
- 1 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
Latte
- 2 shots (about 2 ounces) espresso or strong brewed coffee
- 1 1/2 cups homemade pistachio milk
- 1 tablespoon sugar or preferred sweetener (optional)
- Crushed pistachios for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Soak Pistachios: Place the raw, unsalted pistachios in a bowl and cover them completely with water. Let them soak overnight or for at least 6 hours to soften, then drain and rinse thoroughly.
- Prepare Pistachio Milk: Add the soaked pistachios, 3 cups of filtered water, vanilla extract, maple syrup or honey (if using), and a pinch of sea salt into a high-speed blender. Blend on high until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
- Strain Pistachio Milk: Pour the blended pistachio mixture through a nut milk bag or a fine mesh sieve over a pitcher. Squeeze gently to extract as much liquid as possible, discarding the solids or saving them for baking or other uses.
- Heat Pistachio Milk: Transfer the strained pistachio milk to a saucepan and warm over medium heat. Whisk continuously to prevent scalding, heating until it’s hot but not boiling. Add sugar or your preferred sweetener if desired and stir until dissolved.
- Prepare Espresso: Brew 2 shots (about 2 ounces) of espresso or make strong brewed coffee using your espresso machine or coffee maker.
- Assemble Latte: Divide the hot pistachio milk evenly between two cups, reserving some froth on top. Pour the espresso shots into each cup and gently stir to combine the flavors.
- Finish and Serve: Top each latte with the reserved frothy pistachio milk. Garnish with crushed pistachios if you like. Serve immediately while hot for the best taste experience.
Notes
- Soaking pistachios softens them and makes blending easier while improving milk texture.
- Adjust sweetness by altering maple syrup, honey, or sugar amounts to your preference.
- Use freshly brewed espresso for the richest flavor, but strong brewed coffee works as a substitute.
- Save leftover pistachio pulp for adding to baked goods or smoothies to reduce waste.
- For a colder latte, let the pistachio milk cool and serve over ice with the espresso.
- Ensure pistachios are unsalted and raw to avoid any unwanted flavors in your milk.
- Prep Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cafe Style
Keywords: pistachio milk latte, pistachio latte recipe, homemade nut milk latte, vegan latte, dairy-free coffee, pistachio coffee drink, plant-based latte
