Fall is finally here – and so are the delicious fun flavors of the season!
Can coffee taste like fall? Absolutely! In honor of the start of the season known for warm drinks and splendid spices, Wheatley Farms Chef Percival Aquino, rounded up a couple of his favorite fall-inspired coffee recipes perfect for the season.
Coffee and Hazelnut have traditionally been a wonderful pairing. It’s enjoyed year-round, but why not take it to the next level to warm you during the fall!
This combination combines Nutella, frothy milk, and Hazelnut espresso coffee – topped off with a balsamic glaze! The unexpected twist of the glaze is a fall surprise, but if that isn’t your style, stick with a second helping of Nutella!
How to Make a Nutella Latte
- Take a spoon and spread a thin layer of Nutella on the rim of a coffee mug.
- Place 1 to 2 tablespoons of Nutella (the more you use, the more chocolatey it will be!) in the bottom of the mug. Pour the hot Hazelnut espresso shots over top and whisk or stir with a spoon until the Nutella melts. Slowly pour in steamed milk, then sprinkle cocoa powder on top. To finish it off, drizzle 1/4 to 1/2 of the rim with balsamic glaze. Serve immediately!
How to Make a S’mores Latte
Coffee and S’mores bring the sunshine of summer into the fall. To nail the S’mores Latte, dip the rim of the coffee mug into the chocolate syrup followed by the graham cracker crumbs.
This S’mores Latte recipe uses all-natural chocolate syrup to flavor the coffee and to rim the mug to turn plain old coffee into a rich, tasty mocha.
Then all that’s left to do is froth up some hot milk in your frothing device of choice and then go crazy with the campfire treat toppings!
Which milk is best for frothing?
Non-fat or skimmed milk provides the largest foam bubbles and is the easiest to froth but since there is no fat in the milk, the flavor is not as rich as one would expect of a latte.
2% milk foams effortlessly and has a more creamy taste than non-fat milk. Whole milk is a tad more challenging to achieve perfect froth. The fat in the milk weighs down the foam, but it does make for a rich-tasting latte.
Can I make this S’mores Latte with dairy-free milk or nut milk?
Other types of non-dairy milk such as soy, almond or coconut milk will froth initially. Note that the foam will not hold up as long as dairy milk. Organic and lactose-free milk do not froth too well which has to do with the pasteurization process of these milks.
Tips for making S’mores Latte:
- To make the best S’mores Latte get your milk steamed and ready to go while you brew your coffee so you can quickly assemble the drink.
- If you don’t like burnt marshmallows, just keep the flame a few inches away from the marshmallows, making sure to constantly rotate the glass/mug. That way you’ll lightly brown the surface instead of lighting the whole thing on fire.
- I recommend 2% milk for this S’mores Latte recipe.
- You can pre-heat your latte cups to ensure the milk maintains proper temperature. Pour hot water in the mug and let it warm up. That way the S’mores Latte won’t cool down when you pour it into the cup.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon chocolate syrup plus more for coating the mug
- 1 tablespoon graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tablespoons ground coffee
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon marshmallows
Instructions
- Dip the rim of the mug into the chocolate syrup followed by the graham cracker crumbs. Add one tablespoon of chocolate syrup to the mug and brew one cup of coffee on the rich brew setting into the mug. Gently stir to combine.
- While the coffee is brewing, heat the milk in the frothing jar without the lid for 30-45 seconds in a microwave. Remove from microwave and cover jar with lid. Pump the lid for about 15-20 seconds to aerate and create a foamy texture.
- Spoon the milk and foam into the coffee. Top with marshmallows and toast them lightly with a culinary torch.
