Description
Sweet Valentine’s strawberries cream iced latte blends romantic flavors with creamy indulgence. Delicate strawberry notes and smooth espresso create a passionate drink perfect for sharing with someone special.
Ingredients
Scale
Strawberry Syrup:
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) hot water
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Latte Base:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) milk (whole, almond, or oat)
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) brewed espresso or strong coffee, chilled
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) ice cubes
Topping and Garnish:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) powdered sugar
- Melted white chocolate, for drizzle
- Fresh strawberry slices, for garnish
Instructions
- Create a vibrant strawberry syrup by simmering sliced strawberries, sugar, and hot water in a small saucepan for 5-7 minutes at medium heat until the fruits soften and release their natural juices.
- Gently mash the strawberries and strain through a fine sieve, extracting a smooth, ruby-red liquid.
- Enhance the syrup with a splash of vanilla extract and allow it to cool completely at room temperature.
- Fill a serving glass with ice cubes to create a chilled foundation for the latte.
- Pour the chilled espresso or strong coffee over the ice, creating a rich dark base.
- Carefully add cold milk, allowing it to cascade gently into the coffee.
- Drizzle the homemade strawberry syrup across the surface, creating a beautiful marbled effect.
- Delicately blend the layers by stirring, ensuring a harmonious color and flavor combination.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft, billowy peaks form, creating a luxurious topping.
- Crown the latte with the freshly whipped cream, creating an elegant, cloud-like layer.
- Elegantly drizzle melted white chocolate across the cream for a decadent touch.
- Finish by adorning with delicate fresh strawberry slices, transforming the drink into a romantic Valentine’s Day masterpiece.
Notes
- Choose ripe, sweet strawberries for the most vibrant syrup flavor, ensuring maximum natural sweetness without excessive added sugar.
- Adjust sugar levels in the syrup based on strawberry ripeness, tasting and tweaking as you simmer to achieve perfect balance.
- Create dairy-free version by substituting heavy cream with coconut cream and using almond or oat milk for a lighter, plant-based alternative.
- Prep syrup in advance and refrigerate for up to 5 days, allowing quick assembly of this romantic beverage whenever the mood strikes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Coffee
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg