Pistachio Latte Cloud (Printable)

A creamy nutty pistachio milk latte crowned with whipped cold foam for a rich café-style treat.

# Components:

→ Pistachio Latte

01 - 1 shot (1 fl oz) espresso or 1/4 cup strong brewed coffee
02 - 1 cup (8 fl oz) pistachio milk (store-bought or homemade)
03 - 1 tablespoon pistachio syrup (or to taste)
04 - 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

→ Cold Foam

05 - 1/4 cup (2 fl oz) cold heavy cream
06 - 1 tablespoon milk (dairy or non-dairy)
07 - 1 teaspoon powdered sugar or simple syrup

→ Garnish

08 - 1 teaspoon chopped pistachios (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Brew the espresso or strong coffee and set aside.
02 - Heat pistachio milk in a small saucepan or microwave until hot but not boiling. Stir in pistachio syrup and vanilla extract if using, then froth the mixture using a milk frother or whisk vigorously.
03 - Pour the espresso into a large mug or glass, then add the frothed pistachio milk over the coffee.
04 - In a small bowl, combine cold heavy cream, milk, and powdered sugar. Whip with a handheld frother or whisk until thickened but still pourable, about 30 to 45 seconds.
05 - Gently spoon or pour the cold foam over the latte, then sprinkle with chopped pistachios if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like a luxury café moment but takes less time than your commute.
  • The cold foam is surprisingly easy to master once you understand the technique, and it makes you feel like a home barista every single time.
  • Pistachio is nutty and sophisticated without being heavy, making this perfect for breakfast or an afternoon pause.
02 -
  • The pistachio milk must be warm before frothing—cold milk won't hold a stable foam, and you'll end up with sad, flat bubbles instead of the luxurious layer you're after.
  • The cold foam only stays perfect for about 5 minutes, so time your serving for when you're actually ready to drink it, not when you've wandered off to do something else.
  • If your foam breaks down too quickly, add a tiny bit more powdered sugar next time—it acts as a stabilizer that keeps everything together longer.
03 -
  • Invest in a small handheld milk frother if you find yourself making this regularly—the $15 version works perfectly and transforms the whole experience from something fiddly to something genuinely easy.
  • Brew your espresso or coffee just before you start warming the milk, so the timing overlaps and everything comes together hot and fresh at the same moment.
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