Hazelnut Caramel Cream Latte Recipe – Easy Café-Style Coffee at Home

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Total Time 10 mins
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Difficulty: Beginner
Cooking Temp: 65  C
Servings: 1
Best Season: All Seasons
Description

This Hazelnut Caramel Cream Latte is a rich, café-style beverage made with smooth espresso, warm milk, nutty hazelnut flavor, and a luscious caramel cream topping. Perfect for cozy mornings or indulgent afternoon breaks, this homemade latte delivers coffeehouse luxury with simple ingredients and customizable sweetness.

Ingredients
    For the Latte Base
  • 1 cup whole milk (can substitute with almond milk or oat milk)
  • 1 shot espresso or 0.5 cup strong brewed coffee
  • 1 tbsp hazelnut syrup (alcohol-free)
  • 1 tbsp caramel sauce
  • 1 tsp sugar or honey (optional, adjust to taste)
    • For the Caramel Cream Topping
  • 0.25 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tsp caramel sauce
  • 0.5 tsp hazelnut syrup
    • For Garnish (Optional)
  • Caramel drizzle
  • Crushed toasted hazelnuts
  • Cocoa powder or coffee powder
Instructions
    Brew the Coffee Base
  1. 1
    Prepare one shot of espresso using an espresso machine or brew strong coffee using a moka pot or French press. Set aside while you prepare the milk.
    2. Heat and Flavor the Milk
  2. 2
    In a small saucepan over low to medium heat, add the milk. Warm gently until steaming (do not boil). Stir in hazelnut syrup, caramel sauce, and sugar if using. Mix well until fully combined and smooth.
    3. Froth the Milk
  3. 3
    Remove the milk from heat. Use a handheld frother or whisk vigorously to create light foam on top. The milk should be creamy and slightly frothy.
    4. Assemble the Latte
  4. 4
    Pour the brewed espresso into a serving mug. Slowly add the warm hazelnut caramel milk, holding back the foam with a spoon. Finish by spooning the foam on top.
    5. Prepare the Caramel Cream
  5. 5
    In a small bowl, whisk heavy cream with caramel sauce and hazelnut syrup until thick but still pourable. Do not overwhip.
    6. Finish and Garnish
  6. 6
    Gently spoon the caramel cream over the latte foam. Drizzle extra caramel sauce on top and garnish with crushed hazelnuts or cocoa powder if desired. Serve immediately.
Note

For a dairy-free version, use oat milk or almond milk and coconut cream for the topping.

Adjust sweetness based on personal preference; caramel syrup alone may be sufficient.

Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.

Keywords: creamy latte, café-style drink, homemade coffee, winter beverage, indulgent drink
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