This Cherry Vanilla Iced Latte is fruity, fun and the perfect flare to your morning cup of joe!
Dive into the viral Cherry Vanilla Iced Latte recipe and get ready to hear your tastebuds sing. This fun latte is not only a beauty to look at thanks to a vibrant, homemade cherry vanilla syrup, but it is surprisingly simple and equally as delicious.
Why KJ Loves
Cherry Vanilla Iced Latte
I’m not going to lie, I was a little skeptic about trying a cherry syrup in my morning latte, but man-oh-man it’s SO good! We’re officially hooked! Whip up a batch of this easy, cherry syrup to keep in your fridge to add some pep to your morning cup of coffee!
Cherry Vanilla Latte Ingredients
Frozen cherries
The star of the show! Using frozen cherries not only makes your life easier (ahem, no cherry pitting required), but they also don’t need as much cook time as fresh cherries to develop a decadent syrup!
Vanilla
Use your favorite vanilla extract for this recipe.
Milk
Easily customize your latte with your preferred milk choice! Regular, oat, coconut or almond all work great!
Espresso
Brew up a shot or two of espresso (depending on strength desired/needed). Don’t have an espresso machine? That’s ok! Keep reading for more options!
Got Milk?
Easily customize this latte recipe by using your favorite choice of milk!
Regular, oat, almond or coconut milk all work great!
If you prefer a sweeter latte (like me), I recommend using a sweetened coconut milk or barista blend etc.
How to Make Homemade Cherry Vanilla Syrup
1
Add everything to a saucepan.
Add the frozen cherries, sugar, water and vanilla extract into a saucepan.
2
Simmer and thicken.
Bring the cherry mixture to a simmer and allow to simmer on the stovetop and thicken slightly – we want all that cherry goodness to come out of the cherries!
3
Cool and strain.
Allow the cherry syrup to cool slightly before straining it into your desired glass container or mason jar.
4
Refrigerate and use!
Store covered in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to a couple weeks and use whenever desired!
Espresso or Espress-no?
If you don’t have an espresso machine, don’t fret! We’ve got you covered. Check out the different options below!
Instant Espresso Powder
Follow the directions on the bottle to whip up the equivalent of 1-2 shots of espresso using the instant espresso powder and hot water.
Cold Brew
Keep a bottle of your favorite cold brew in the refrigerator and top of your cherry vanilla latte with your bottle of brew.
Strong Coffee
Or, you can just brew your coffee a little extra strong and pour it over!
Other Breakfast Drinks to Love
- Cherry Sunrise Smoothie – wake up to the vibrant flavors of cherry and orange in this easily delicious smoothie!
- Chocolate Cherry Smoothie – so good you might just think you’re having ice cream for breakfast.
- Iced Coconut Whipped Coffee – fluffy goodness makes for the perfect start to any morning.
Cherry Vanilla Iced Latte
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 simple syrup servings 1x
Description
This Cherry Vanilla Iced Latte is fruity, fun and the perfect flare to your morning cup of joe!
Dive into the viral Cherry Vanilla Iced Latte recipe and get ready to hear your tastebuds sing. This fun latte is not only a beauty to look at thanks to a vibrant, homemade cherry vanilla syrup, but it is surprisingly simple and equally as delicious.
Ingredients
For the cherry vanilla syrup:
- 10 oz frozen dark, sweet cherries
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
For the iced latte:
- 1 cup milk of choice
- 3–4 tablespoons cherry vanilla syrup
- 2 shots espresso
- Ice
Instructions
For the cherry vanilla syrup:
- Add the frozen cherries into a saucepan along with the sugar, water and vanilla extract. Bring to a simmer over low heat and allow to simmer and thicken slightly for about 10-15 minutes.
- Allow the cherry syrup to cool before carefully straining it into a desired glass container or mason jar. Cover and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
For the latte:
- Fill a 12 oz glass halfway full with ice. Pour in the desired amount of cherry vanilla syrup.
- Pour the milk into the glass. Top with the espresso and gently stir to combine. Enjoy!
Notes
- Nutritional information is bound to change based on milk choice, amount of syrup used and espresso.
- Nutritional information for this recipe is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Drinks
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 296
- Fat: 10.7g
- Protein: 1.1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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