Description
A festive and cozy Peppermint Marshmallow Latte featuring rich Nespresso coffee combined with a creamy peppermint marshmallow creamer, topped with peppermint-infused whipped cream and garnished with crushed candy canes for a delightful holiday treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Coffee Base
- 2 cups Nespresso coffee
- 1 teaspoon crushed candy canes
- 2 candy canes (for garnish)
Marshmallow Creamer
- 1/2 cup half & half cream (10%)
- 1/4 cup mini marshmallows
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
Whipped Cream Topping
- 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream (35%)
- 1 tablespoon icing sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
Instructions
- Brew Coffee: Brew 2 cups of Nespresso coffee and keep it hot to use as the base for the latte.
- Heat Half & Half: In a small saucepan, heat half & half cream over medium heat until small bubbles form around the edges, but do not boil.
- Melt Marshmallows: Add mini marshmallows to the warm half & half and whisk continuously until they are fully melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Add Peppermint Extract: Stir in 1/2 teaspoon of peppermint extract into the melted marshmallow creamer, then remove the saucepan from heat.
- Whip Heavy Cream: In a separate chilled bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream until it starts to thicken slightly.
- Sweeten and Flavor: Add icing sugar and 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract to the whipped cream, then continue whipping until the cream reaches your desired consistency.
- Combine Coffee and Creamer: Pour the peppermint marshmallow creamer into the hot brewed coffee and stir gently to combine.
- Top Latte: Spoon the peppermint whipped cream on top of the latte for a light, fluffy finish.
- Garnish: Sprinkle crushed candy canes over the whipped cream and hang a whole candy cane on the rim for an extra festive touch.
Notes
- Use freshly brewed hot coffee to ensure the marshmallow creamer melts smoothly.
- Adjust peppermint extract to taste if a stronger flavor is preferred.
- For a non-dairy version, substitute half & half and heavy cream with plant-based alternatives.
- Crushed candy canes work best if crushed finely to avoid large chunks in the drink.
