Description
Enjoy a rich and creamy Pistachio Oat Milk Latte inspired by Starbucks, made at home with homemade pistachio butter, sweetened condensed milk, a fresh shot of espresso, and warm frothed oat milk. Topped with a decadent salted brown butter drizzle and optional chopped pistachios for added texture and flavor, this comforting seasonal drink is perfect for a cozy treat.
Ingredients
Salted Brown Butter Topping
- 1/2 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 tablespoon dark brown sugar
- 1 pinch flaky salt, to taste
- 1 splash vanilla extract
Pistachio Latte
- 1 tablespoon pistachio butter
- 1 tablespoon sweetened condensed milk
- 1 shot espresso
- 3/4 cup oat milk (preferably Oatly Barista Blend) or milk of choice
- 1 pinch chopped pistachios, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Make the Brown Butter Topping: Add butter to a small skillet and heat over medium-low to low heat until melted and the milk solids start to brown and become fragrant. Remove from heat, then stir in dark brown sugar until combined. Let it cool slightly before mixing in a splash of vanilla extract and a pinch or two of flaky salt to taste. Set aside to cool and thicken.
- Prepare the Pistachio Latte: In a 10-ounce mug, combine pistachio butter and sweetened condensed milk. Brew or pour a hot shot of espresso into the mug. Stir or blend thoroughly to combine, noting that some settling from the nut butter is normal and not bothersome.
- Froth the Milk: Steam and froth the oat milk (or your choice of milk) using a steamer/frother such as a Keurig K-Cafe or a frothing whisk to create warm, foamy milk.
- Assemble the Latte: Pour the warm frothed oat milk into the mug with the espresso mixture. Spoon the prepared salted brown butter topping over the latte, then sprinkle with chopped pistachios if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Best milks for frothing include heavy cream, half & half, whole milk, oat milk (especially barista blends), almond milk, coconut milk, and soy milk.
- Because pistachio butter is used, some settling in the latte is normal but not noticeable in taste or texture.
- Adjust the salt in the brown butter topping to your preference; it enhances the flavor contrast.
- This recipe yields one 10-ounce mug but can easily be doubled for additional servings.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
