A perfect Christmas morning coffee drink! This festive, Starbucks-inspired latte is made with strong brewed espresso, steamed eggnog and milk. It's so GOOD!
Prep Time 5 minutesmins
Cook Time 5 minutesmins
Total Time 10 minutesmins
Ingredients
4ouncesboiling water
1to 2 teaspoons instant espresso powder - I use Medaglia D'Oro Instant Espresso Coffee(you want a strong cup of coffee)
1/4cupmilk(use skim or 2%)
1/2cupeggnog
1teaspoonpure vanilla extract
1/2tablespoonlight brown sugar
1/8teaspoonground cinnamon
pinch of nutmeg, or to taste, plus more for dusting
whipped cream, optional
Instructions
Stir the espresso powder into the hot water and set aside.
In a glass measuring cup combine milk, eggnog, vanilla, brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg; whisk/stir until thoroughly combined.
Place in Microwave and cook for 1 minute and 30 seconds, or until the milk starts to froth up.
Remove from Microwave and stir/whisk again.
Place in Microwave for an additional 30 seconds, or until the milk begins to froth up again.
Remove and, while stirring the eggnog-mixture, slowly pour the coffee into the eggnog-.mixture.
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.