Delicious Cherry Vanilla Iced Latte Recipe You’ll Love
A refreshing and indulgent iced latte with sweet cherry flavor and smooth vanilla undertones, perfect for summer afternoons or any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted and chopped (or frozen cherries)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup brewed espresso or strong coffee, cooled
- 1/2 cup milk (whole milk, almond milk, or oat milk)
- Ice cubes
- Optional whipped cream
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of chopped cherries and 1/3 cup of sugar. Heat over medium-low until the cherries release their juices and the mixture thickens, about 5-7 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent burning.
- Remove the syrup from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Let the mixture cool completely. Strain out the cherry pieces using a fine mesh strainer if a smooth syrup is preferred.
- Brew 1/2 cup of strong coffee or 2 shots of espresso. Let it cool to room temperature or chill in the fridge.
- Fill a tall glass with ice cubes. Pour the cooled coffee or espresso over the ice.
- Add 1/2 cup of milk into the glass, stirring gently to combine.
- Drizzle in 2-3 tablespoons of the cherry syrup (or adjust to taste) and stir until well mixed.
- Optional: Top with whipped cream and drizzle more cherry syrup over the top.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade cherry vanilla iced latte!
Notes
[‘Use ripe cherries for the best flavor. Frozen cherries or cherry preserves can be used as substitutes.’, ‘Cool your coffee before assembling the latte to prevent ice from melting.’, ‘Adjust the sweetness by using less syrup or skipping sugar in the coffee.’, ‘Experiment with different types of milk for varied textures and flavors.’, ‘Prepare the cherry syrup ahead of time and store it in the fridge for up to a week.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tall glass
- Calories: 120150
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 2
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 36
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