Maple Pecan Latte

Nutty, naturally sweet and wonderfully smooth, this Maple Pecan Latte blends toasted pecans with maple syrup, creamy milk and rich espresso for a comforting café-style drink. Served hot or iced, it's a delicious seasonal latte with the warm flavours of pecan pie in every sip.

Made using the Haden Barista Espresso Machine, this recipe creates perfectly brewed espresso for an easy homemade coffee with a luxurious twist.

Serves

1 latte

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp maple syrup

• 3 tbsp pecan halves

• ¼ tsp ground cinnamon

• ½ tsp vanilla extract

• 240ml milk of choice

• 2 shots espresso

• Ice (for an iced latte)

• Chopped pecans, to garnish (optional)

• Ground cinnamon, to garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Add the milk, maple syrup, pecan halves, cinnamon and vanilla extract to a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.

2. Brew 2 shots of espresso using the Haden Barista Espresso Machine.

3. For an iced latte, fill a serving glass with ice and pour the espresso over the ice. For a hot latte, pour the espresso into your favourite mug.

4. Pour the maple pecan milk mixture over the espresso and stir gently until combined. If serving hot, warm the milk mixture before pouring.

5. Finish with chopped pecans and a light dusting of cinnamon, if desired, and serve immediately.