Name: Salted Maple Iced Latte With Homemade Cold Foam
Prep time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1/2 cup Milk ((or appropriate amount for glass size)); 1 1/2 tbsp Maple Syrup (or to taste); 2 pinches Salt (coarse sea salt or himalayan pink salt); 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract; 3 tbsp Heavy Cream; 3-5 Ice Cubes; 1 shot Prepared Espresso

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This salted maple iced latte has been my go-to afternoon treat lately. It’s so quick and easy to make with simple ingredients you probably already have in your fridge!

The weather has been extra hot and summery here lately, and I can’t help but crave a creamy, cold, iced coffee as a little afternoon treat every now and then. Cold coffee drinks from cafes are fun and so indulgent, but you really never know what’s in them and they’re usually just loaded with sugar. Making your own iced lattes at home is a great way to treat yourself while still keeping things a little more on the healthy side. That way, you can enjoy your favorite iced coffees every day if you want to. The combination of sea salt and maple might sound a little unusual, but it’s one of those flavor pairings that works amazingly well, and really smooths out the bitterness of the espresso in your latte. Try it out for yourself and let me know what you think! Here’s how to make my favorite salted maple iced latte with homemade cold foam.

Ingredients and Tools for the Salted Maple Latte

You’ll need:

Maple syrup
Coarse salt (Sea salt works well. I used Himalayan pink salt.)
Milk
Heavy cream
Ice cubes
A dash of vanilla extract
Prepared espresso

I used my espresso machine to prepare the espresso and to make the cold foam. You can use coffee prepared another way and cold foam made with a handheld frother for a decent substitute, but it’s amazing how much better it is with real, freshly made espresso. A fully automatic espresso machine allows you to create cafe-quality espresso beverages at home without all the mess, effort, and expertise needed to run a manual machine. Home espresso machines have come such a long way and the drinks that you can make really are identical to what can be made with an industrial machine.

More ideas for your at home coffee shop: How to Make an Authentic Cafe Latte At Home

Preparing the Iced Maple Latte

Make the Cold Foam

I like to prepare the foam first and then set it aside to allow the foam to separate from the milk. If you happen to have a machine with a cold foam setting, use that. If your machine just has a traditional steam wand, you can use that as well. The foam will cool as it sits and separates.

In a steaming pitcher, combine about three tablespoons of heavy cream, two tablespoons of milk, 1 tablespoon of maple syrup, and a dash of vanilla extra. Steam this combination, making sure to create lots of thick, creamy foam by aerating the milk near the surface. When this is complete, set it aside and prepare the rest of the latte.

Prepare the Latte Base

Fill a glass about half full with milk, add a bit of maple syrup to taste, along with a pinch of salt. Stir to combine all the ingredients and dissolve the salt. Add a few ice cubes to the glass, making sure to leave about one inch of space at the top of the glass.

Add the Espresso

Prepare one shot of espresso (or two if you’re feeling adventurous) using your espresso machine. Gently pour the espresso into the glass to create a beautiful, layered effect with the milk and espresso. Wait until you serve the finished beverage to stir so that you can admire the beautiful presentation. This latte tastes great no matter what, but I always appreciate a pretty drink as well.

Classic coffeehouse treats to pair with your iced latte: The Best Soft and Chewy Oatmeal Cookie Recipe

Finishing Touches

Top your latte by scooping out the top layers of thick, dense, sweet foam that you previously prepared with the heavy cream mixture. Drizzle with a little more maple syrup and another pinch of salt.

Enjoy this cold, decadent treat made with real, simple ingredients. The perfect way to take a quiet moment to yourself in the afternoon, or to share some time with a friend.

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Here’s the full, printable recipe. Use it here on your phone or tablet, or print it off to save it in your recipe binder.

Salted Maple Iced Latte With Homemade Cold Foam

Prep Time

5 mins

This salted maple iced latte has been my go-to afternoon treat lately. It's so quick and easy to make with simple ingredients you probably already have in your fridge!

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Salted Maple

Ingredients

1/2 cup Milk (or appropriate amount for glass size)
1 1/2 tbsp Maple Syrup or to taste
2 pinches Salt coarse sea salt or himalayan pink salt
1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
3 tbsp Heavy Cream
3-5 Ice Cubes
1 shot Prepared Espresso

Instructions

Prepare the cold foam: Froth together 3 tbsp heavy cream with 2 tbsp milk, 1 tbsp maple syrup, and a dash of vanilla extract. Set aside to separate and thicken.
Prepare the latte base: In a glass, combine milk, about 1 tsp of maple syrup, and a pinch of salt. Stir to combine. Add a few ice cubes, leaving about 1" of space at the top of the glass.
Prepare the shot of espresso using your espresso machine and pour it carefully over top of the ice, creating a beautiful, layered look.
Scoop out the cold from your steaming pitcher using a tablespoon and add a few big dollops to the top of your latte. Drizzle with a little bit more maple syrup, and top with another pinch of salt.
Stir after serving, if desired, to mix all the ingredients together.

Courtenay Hartford

Author at The Creek Line House | Website | + posts

Courtenay Hartford is the author of creeklinehouse.com, a blog based on her adventures renovating a 120-year-old farmhouse in rural Ontario, Canada. On her blog, Courtenay shares interior design tips based on her own farmhouse and her work as founder and stylist of the interior photography firm Art & Spaces. She also writes about her farmhouse garden, plant-based recipes, family travel, and homekeeping best practices. Courtenay is the author of the book The Cleaning Ninja and has been featured in numerous magazines including Country Sampler Farmhouse Style, Better Homes and Gardens, Parents Magazine, Real Simple, and Our Homes.