Description
An Iced Spanish Pistachio Latte with Condensed Milk is a modern, gourmet twist on the classic Spanish latte, an espresso drink renowned for utilizing sweet milk as its signature base. While a traditional latte simply pairs steamed or chilled milk with espresso, the Spanish variation replaces or supplements standard dairy with sweetened condensed milk. This yields a significantly thicker texture, a lovely golden caramel tone, and a balanced, lingering sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Pistachio Cream:
- ¼ cup pistachios, soaked in warm water for 20 minutes and drained
- 2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
- ¼ cup milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
For the Latte:
- 2 shots espresso (or ½ cup strong brewed coffee, chilled)
- 1 cup cold milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1–2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup ice cubes
- Crushed pistachios, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Make the pistachio cream:
Blend soaked pistachios, condensed milk, milk, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth and creamy. Add a little extra milk if needed to reach a pourable consistency. - Prepare the glass:
Add ice cubes to two serving glasses. Drizzle some pistachio cream around the inside of the glass for a beautiful layered effect. - Make the latte:
Pour chilled milk into the glasses, then add espresso shots and sweetened condensed milk. Stir gently to combine. - Finish and serve:
Top with a spoonful of pistachio cream and sprinkle with crushed pistachios. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending & Mixing
- Cuisine: Spanish-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 260 kcal
Keywords: Spanish pistachio iced coffee, pistachio cream espresso drink, iced Spanish latte with pistachio, sweet condensed milk pistachio latte