Iced Walnut-Maple Latte with Walnut Cream Cold Foam

By California Walnuts
Total Time
20 Mins
Serves
1
Serving Size
1 drink
Meal
Snack
Course
Beverages

DESCRIPTION

Walnut-maple syrup and creamy walnut milk are mixed with a rich espresso and topped with a creamy walnut cold foam for a sweet and nutty sip.

Prep Time
10 Mins
Cook Time
10 Mins
Total Time
20 Mins
Calories
240
Total Fat
15
Saturated Fat
1
Trans Fat
0
Cholesterol
0
Sodium
65
Carbohydrates
21
Dietary Fiber
2
Total Sugars
16
Vitamin D
0
Calcium
40
Iron
1.2
Potassium
170

Ingredients

Walnut-Maple Syrup

  • ½ cup California walnuts, toasted
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • Pinch of salt

Walnut Cream Cold Foam

  • ½ cup California walnuts, toasted
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp white sugar
  • Pinch of salt
  • Splash of water, as needed to blend

Final Drink

  • 2 oz espresso
  • ¾ oz walnut–maple syrup
  • 4 oz walnut milk
  • Ice
  • Chopped walnuts, for garnish

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Place walnuts in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring once, until toasted, aromatic and golden brown. Set aside to cool.
  2. To prepare walnut-maple syrup, in a medium sauce pan add 1/2 cup walnuts, water, sugar, maple syrup, and salt. Simmer over low heat until thickened. Cool to room temperature.
  3. Using a blender, add remaining walnuts, maple syrup, sugar, and salt and blend until thick and creamy, creating a walnut cream cold foam. If foam is too think, add a splash of water to thin.
  4. In a glass filled with ice, combine walnut-maple syrup, walnut milk, and espresso.
  5. Spoon walnut cream cold foam on top and garnish with a few chopped walnuts