Peeps Vanilla Latte Recipe
espresso, vanilla, steamed milk topped with an Easter cupcake, peeps, colorful sprinkles and whipped cream - a masterpiece!
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Ingredients
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Espresso & Vanilla Base
Milk & Foam
Toppings & Decorations
Optional Garnish / Service
Method
Espresso & Vanilla Base
- 1
Pull espresso
Brew two fresh espresso shots (about 2 oz total) using your espresso machine. Pour the shots into a pre-warmed 12 oz latte cup.
- 2
Add vanilla syrup
Stir 2 tablespoons of vanilla syrup into the hot espresso until fully combined. Taste and adjust sweetness if desired (add up to 1 tbs more for extra sweetness).
Milk & Foam
- 3
Steam milk
Pour 10 oz whole milk into a steaming pitcher. Steam to 140–150°F (60–65°C) creating velvety microfoam. If you prefer more foam for decoration, steam an extra 2 oz with more aeration to create a dollop of foam.
- 4
Combine milk and espresso
Swirl the steamed milk to integrate foam and pour gently over the espresso-vanilla mixture, holding back the thickest foam with a spoon. Aim to leave a 1/2–1 inch layer of foam on top for the toppings to rest on.
Toppings & Decorations
- 5
Add whipped cream
Spoon or pipe about 4 tablespoons of whipped cream onto the top center of the latte, creating a stable platform for the cupcake and Peep.
- 6
Place cupcake and Peep
Place the mini Easter cupcake on top of the whipped cream so it sits securely. If the cupcake has frosting, position it gently so it doesn’t sink. Place a single mini marshmallow Peep next to or on top of the cupcake (depending on cupcake size). If the cupcake is too tall, set it carefully on the cup rim with the doily to avoid tipping.
- 7
Decorate with sprinkles and glitter
Lightly sprinkle 1 teaspoon of colorful sprinkles over the whipped cream and cupcake frosting. Add a pinch (about 1 tsp) of edible glitter or sanding sugar for extra sparkle.
Optional Garnish / Service
- 8
Place a small doily under the cupcake if you will rest it on the cup rim or on the saucer for service. Serve immediately with a straw or small spoon to help enjoy the cupcake and Peep alongside the latte.