Description
Enjoy a cozy and comforting Starbucks copycat Slow Cooker Gingerbread Latte, perfect for chilly days. This creamy and warmly spiced latte is made effortlessly in the slow cooker, blending robust coffee with aromatic spices like cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves. Topped with whipped cream and caramel sauce, it’s the ultimate indulgent holiday drink to savor with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Liquids
- 4 cups milk (whole milk for creaminess or any preferred non-dairy milk)
- 3 cups strong coffee
Sweeteners
- 1/3 cup sugar
Spices
- 4 cinnamon sticks
- 2 teaspoons powdered ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon whole allspice (or 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice)
- 1 teaspoon whole cloves (or 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves)
Toppings
- Whipped cream
- Caramel sauce
- Cinnamon sugar (optional for dusting)
Instructions
- Combine ingredients: Add the milk, coffee, sugar, cinnamon sticks, powdered ginger, ground nutmeg, whole allspice, and whole cloves into your slow cooker set to high heat.
- Mix well: Stir all ingredients together thoroughly to ensure the sugar and spices are well incorporated with the liquids.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on high for 2 1/2 hours, or alternatively on low for 4 hours. Stir once halfway through the cooking time to evenly distribute the flavors.
- Serve: Once finished, ladle the gingerbread latte into mugs and serve hot. Top with fresh whipped cream, drizzle caramel sauce on top, and optionally sprinkle with cinnamon sugar for extra festive flavor.
Notes
- Substitute non-dairy milk such as almond, oat, or soy milk for a dairy-free alternative.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less sugar depending on your preference.
- Use ground spices if whole spices are not available; adjust quantities accordingly.
- The slow cooker keeps the latte warm for serving and helps infuse the spices deeply into the drink.
- For a stronger coffee flavor, increase the quantity or brew espresso instead of regular coffee.
