Description
Love the creamy, nutty goodness of Starbucks’ Pistachio Latte? Now you can make it at home! This copycat Starbucks Pistachio Latte recipe recreates the rich pistachio flavor and velvety milk texture, topped with a touch of brown butter for extra warmth. Made with real pistachios, espresso, and a hint of sweetness, this homemade version is just as delicious—and even better because you can customize it to your taste. Enjoy it hot or iced for a cozy café-style experience!
Ingredients
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Pistachio Syrup:
- 1/2 cup unsalted pistachios, shelled
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup brown sugar or honey
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Latte:
- 1 shot espresso (or 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee)
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy like oat, almond, or coconut milk)
- 2 tbsp homemade pistachio syrup (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 tbsp butter (for brown butter topping, optional)
- 1/2 tsp brown sugar (for topping, optional)
- Crushed pistachios for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Make the Pistachio Syrup:
- Blend pistachios and water until smooth.
- Strain the mixture using a fine mesh sieve or nut milk bag.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the pistachio liquid, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir until sugar dissolves.
- Simmer for 5 minutes, then remove from heat and let cool.
Brew the Coffee:
- Prepare 1 shot of espresso or 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee.
Steam & Froth the Milk:
- Heat the milk in a saucepan or steam using a frother until hot and frothy.
Assemble the Latte:
- Add 2 tbsp of pistachio syrup to a mug.
- Pour in the espresso and mix.
- Add steamed milk and stir.
Make the Brown Butter Topping (Optional):
- In a small pan, melt butter over low heat until it turns golden brown and has a nutty aroma. Stir in brown sugar until dissolved.
Garnish & Serve:
- Drizzle the brown butter mixture on top.
- Sprinkle with crushed pistachios.
- Enjoy hot or pour over ice for an iced pistachio latte!
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use oat milk, which complements the nuttiness.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less pistachio syrup.
- If you don’t have an espresso machine, use strong brewed coffee or instant espresso.
- For an extra indulgent touch, top with whipped cream!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Coffee Drinks, Starbucks Copycat Recipes
- Method: Blending, Stovetop, Espresso Brewing
- Cuisine: American