Description
Enjoy a festive Peppermint Marshmallow Latte featuring rich Nespresso coffee blended with a creamy peppermint marshmallow creamer and topped with fluffy peppermint whipped cream. This cozy holiday beverage combines the warm flavors of crushed candy canes, melted mini marshmallows, and peppermint extract to create a perfect winter treat.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Coffee and Creamer
- 2 cups Nespresso coffee
- 1/2 cup half & half cream (10%)
- 1/4 cup mini marshmallows
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 teaspoon crushed candy canes
- 2 candy canes (for garnish)
For the Whipped Cream
- 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream (35%)
- 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: In a small saucepan, heat the half & half cream over medium heat until bubbles appear around the edges, indicating it’s hot but not boiling.
- Melt Marshmallows: Add mini marshmallows to the hot cream and whisk continuously until the marshmallows are fully melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Add Peppermint Extract: Stir in 1/2 teaspoon of peppermint extract into the melted marshmallow cream and then remove the saucepan from heat.
- Whip Cream: In a chilled bowl, whip the cold heavy whipping cream until it starts to thicken slightly.
- Add Sugar and Peppermint: Add the icing sugar and 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract to the cream and continue whipping until it reaches your desired fluffy consistency.
- Combine Coffee and Creamer: Pour the peppermint marshmallow creamer mixture into the hot coffee and stir gently.
- Top with Whipped Cream: Spoon or pipe the peppermint whipped cream on top of the latte for a rich, creamy finish.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle crushed candy canes over the whipped cream and add a whole candy cane on the side or into the cup for an extra festive touch. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use good quality candy canes for the best peppermint flavor.
- If you don’t have Nespresso, any strong brewed coffee will work.
- To make it dairy-free, substitute half & half and heavy cream with coconut cream.
- Adjust peppermint extract to taste, especially if you prefer a stronger or milder peppermint flavor.
- Whip the cream in a chilled bowl for best results.
- For a sweeter latte, add more icing sugar to the whipped cream or creamer mix.
