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Cherry Mocha Latte

Fresh Cherry Mocha Latte Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 1 servings
Calories: 265
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup fresh or frozen sweet cherries, pitted
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1/2 tsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 shots hot espresso (or 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee)
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup or sugar
  • 1 cup whole milk (or oat milk)

Method
 

  1. Combine cherries, sugar, and water in a small saucepan. Simmer over medium heat for 8 minutes, mashing the cherries, until thickened. Stir in lemon juice and set aside.
  2. In a mug, whisk hot espresso with cocoa powder and maple syrup until smooth and glossy.
  3. Heat milk until steaming, then froth until foamy. Strain the cherry syrup into the mocha base.
  4. Pour the frothed milk over the latte, spoon the foam on top, and garnish with a small spoonful of the reserved cherry solids.

Notes

The cherry syrup recipe makes enough for about 3 lattes. Store extra syrup and solids in the fridge for up to a week and warm gently before using again.