Chestnut Praline Latte (Starbucks Copycat)
A homemade version of Starbucks’ seasonal chestnut praline latte, featuring nutty chestnut syrup, espresso, and frothy milk.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup roasted chestnuts, chopped small
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of ground cinnamon (optional)
- 2 shots of espresso (or very strong brewed coffee)
- 1–2 tbsp homemade chestnut syrup
- 1 cup milk (dairy or oat)
- Whipped cream (for topping)
- Crushed praline nuts (for topping)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine chopped chestnuts, brown sugar, water, vanilla extract, and cinnamon.
- Simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, then cool and strain out chestnut pieces.
- In a separate pot, heat the milk until steamy and froth it if desired.
- In a mug, pour the espresso followed by the chestnut syrup, then top off with the warm milk.
- Finish with whipped cream and a sprinkle of crushed praline nuts.
Notes
Use fresh or high-quality pre-roasted chestnuts for the best flavor. Frothing the milk enhances the drink’s texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: latte, chestnut praline, Starbucks copycat, holiday drink, cozy beverage, homemade coffee