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Easy White Chocolate Orange Almond Latte

A cozy, velvety-smooth warm latte blending sweet white chocolate, nutty almond milk, and a bright splash of citrus. Made easily at home in just ten minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 240
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups unsweetened almond milk Barista-style blends provide the best frothing results
  • 0.5 cup white chocolate melting wafers High-quality wafers dissolve smoothly into warm milk
  • 1 tablespoon fresh orange zest Finely grated to release essential citrus oils
  • 2 shots brewed espresso Strong dark coffee works perfectly as a base
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract Brings a sweet, comforting flavor depth

Equipment

  • 1 Saucepan Small stainless steel pan
  • 1 Whisk To dissolve chocolate
  • 1 Strainer Fine-mesh tea strainer
  • 1 frother Handheld milk frother

Method
 

  1. Pour the unsweetened almond milk, grated orange zest, and almond extract into a small saucepan.
  2. Heat the mixture over medium-low heat until steam rises gently, stirring to prevent milk skin.
  3. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the white chocolate wafers until dissolved completely.
  4. Strain the hot milk through a fine-mesh tea strainer into your mugs to remove the orange zest.
  5. Brew the fresh espresso shots and pour them slowly into the strained milk base.
  6. Froth a splash of cold milk for fifteen seconds until a thick foam forms on top.
  7. Spoon the light foam over your hot mugs, garnishing with fresh orange slices before serving.

Notes

Warm the white chocolate on low heat to prevent the cocoa butter from separating or scorching onto the bottom of the pan.