Rich & Delicious Homemade Black Latte
Craft Your Own Cafe-Style Black Latte: A Delightful Recipe ♣
Whip up a stunning Black Latte right in your own kitchen! This recipe offers a perfect balance of sweet and bitter notes, featuring rich espresso, aromatic hazelnut syrup, and decadent black cocoa. It’s an indulgent treat designed to elevate your home cafe experience.
Ingredients for Your Black Latte
- Generous amount of fresh ice cubes (enough to fill the glass)
- 110ml chilled milk
- 2 shots of espresso (approx. 60ml)
- 4g high-quality black cocoa powder
- 15g sweet hazelnut syrup (adjust between 10-15g to your preference)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Let’s start by creating the rich base for your Black Latte. In a small pitcher or bowl, add the 4g of high-quality black cocoa powder. Adding the cocoa powder first helps prevent clumps later and ensures a smooth mixture.
Step 2
Next, pour the 2 shots of freshly brewed, strong espresso (about 60ml) over the cocoa powder. The heat from the espresso will help dissolve the cocoa powder beautifully.
Step 3
Now for a crucial step: using a whisk or a small spoon, stir the espresso and cocoa powder together until completely dissolved and no lumps remain. Aim for a smooth, thick, chocolate sauce-like consistency – this is key for a perfect texture.
Step 4
Prepare your serving glass, preferably a clear one to admire the layers. Fill the glass generously with fresh ice cubes, about two-thirds full. Plenty of ice will keep your latte colder for longer and slow down dilution.
Step 5
Gently pour the 110ml of chilled milk over the ice. Adding the milk before the cocoa base helps create beautiful, distinct layers when you pour the next component.
Step 6
Time to add a touch of sweetness! Drizzle 10-15g of hazelnut syrup over the milk. Feel free to adjust the amount to suit your taste – 10g for a subtle sweetness, or 15g for a more pronounced sweetness.
Step 7
Slowly pour the rich, slightly bitter black cocoa base you prepared earlier over the ice and milk. Pour it carefully along the side of the glass to encourage lovely marbling as it mixes.
Step 8
Voila! Your beautiful marbled Black Latte is taking shape. Gently rotate the glass and find the most visually appealing section to capture a stunning photo. This is perfect for showcasing your home cafe creation!
Step 9
Your Black Latte is complete! Enjoy the harmonious blend of the deep, slightly bitter notes of black cocoa and the smooth, sweet flavor of hazelnut syrup. Each sip is a delightful experience. Make your home cafe moments even more special!
