Description
This Peppermint Marshmallow Latte is a festive and cozy coffee treat perfect for the holiday season. It features rich Nespresso coffee blended with a creamy peppermint marshmallow creamer, topped with fluffy peppermint whipped cream, and garnished with crushed candy canes for a refreshing minty crunch. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s an indulgent yet easy-to-make beverage to brighten chilly mornings or afternoon breaks.
Ingredients
Scale
Coffee Base
- 2 cups Nespresso coffee
- 1 teaspoon crushed candy canes
- 2 candy canes (for garnish)
Peppermint Marshmallow Creamer
- 1/2 cup half & half cream (10% fat)
- 1/4 cup mini marshmallows
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
Peppermint Whipped Cream
- 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream (35% fat), cold
- 1 tablespoon icing sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
Instructions
- Brew Coffee: Brew 2 cups of Nespresso coffee using your machine and keep it hot for serving.
- Heat Cream: Pour half & half cream into a saucepan and heat over medium heat until small bubbles form at the edges, but do not boil.
- Melt Marshmallows: Add mini marshmallows to the heated cream and whisk continuously until they have completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Add Peppermint Extract: Stir in 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract thoroughly, then remove the mixture from heat to prevent curdling.
- Whip Heavy Cream: In a chilled bowl, whip the cold heavy cream until it begins to thicken slightly.
- Add Sugar and Peppermint: Add icing sugar and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract to the whipped cream, then whip until soft peaks form to desired consistency.
- Combine Creamer and Coffee: Pour the warm peppermint marshmallow creamer into the hot coffee and stir gently to combine flavors.
- Top with Whipped Cream: Spoon or pipe the peppermint whipped cream on top of the latte for a creamy finish.
- Garnish: Sprinkle crushed candy canes over the whipped cream and place a whole candy cane on the side for decoration and extra peppermint flavor.
Notes
- Use fresh peppermint extract for the best flavor and to avoid artificial aftertaste.
- Adjust the amount of marshmallows for more or less sweetness as desired.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute half & half and heavy cream with coconut cream and use dairy-free marshmallows.
- If you prefer less sugar, reduce the icing sugar in the whipped cream topping.
- Make sure the heavy cream is well chilled before whipping to achieve the best volume.
- This latte is best served immediately to enjoy the contrast of hot coffee and cold whipped cream.
