This wonderfully creamy Pistachio Latte is made with steamed milk, pistachio cream and a shot of espresso. It has the cozy flavors of sweet pistachio and is perfect for those who are a fan of the Starbucks pistachio latte.
Recipes for the hot copycat Starbucks pistachio latte and iced version are given below.
- What is Pistachio Latte? What does this perfect Pistachio Latte taste like?
- Starbucks Pistachio Latte
- Why you will love this coffee recipe
- Pistachio Latte list of ingredients
- Equipment
- How to make hot Pistachio Latte
- Pro Tips
- How to make Iced Pistachio Latte
- Serving Suggestion
- Other drinks recipes
I love coffee drinks whether its this Iced Coffee with Ice Cream , Ruby Chocolate Latte , Starbucks Copycat Eggnog Latte or this Lavender Frappuccino . During the cooler months, I love this seasonal pistachio latte which is on the starbucks menu in the winter months.
What is Pistachio Latte?
A pistachio latte is a coffee-based beverage that incorporates the flavor of pistachios.
It’s a variation of a classic latte, which consists of espresso and steamed milk. In a pistachio latte, the milk is often flavored with pistachio syrup or a pistachio paste, which imparts the distinct and nutty flavor of pistachios to the drink. The espresso provides the caffeine kick, while the steamed milk adds a creamy and smooth texture. The pistachio flavor can vary in intensity, depending on the amount of pistachio syrup or paste used.
Pistachio lattes have gained popularity and are often served hot, but can also be enjoyed iced for a refreshing twist.
Flavours of pistachio lattes vary depending on the coffee shop or café you visit.
What does this perfect Pistachio Latte taste like?
The pistachio latte taste is warm and nutty and slightly sweet. There is a subtle pistachio flavoring which complements the creamy milk.
Starbucks Pistachio Latte
The Starbucks version, served hot, iced, or as a frappuccino, combines espresso and milk with pistachio and is finished with a salted browned butter topping.
The starbucks copycat pistachio latte recipe, found on their own website, is prepared with a homemade pistachio syrup with almond extract and rich brown butter topping.
In this pistachio latte copycat recipe, I’ve used store bought pistachio cream which has much similarity to th
Why you will love this coffee recipe
Easy recipe made with simple ingredients (just 3 main ingredients) just like my Coconut Milk Coffee
Homemade version tastes just like the starbucks copycat pistachio recipe
Perfect for the pistachio lover
Pistachio Latte list of ingredients
Pistachio cream – I use Pisti Sicilian Pistachio Cream spread. It is essentially a sweet pistachio sauce and is made from real pistachios, sugar, milk powder and olive oil. You may find it in a grocery store but definitely online.
If you do not have this, use pistachio nut butter. You can easily make homemade pistachio butter or store-bought.
Alternatively, use a pistachio coffee syrup such as Monin.
Milk – use the milk of your choice
You can use skimmed (nonfat) or semi skimmed milk. To make it extra creamy, use whole milk or half and half or even cream. I find that whole milk froths up best though.
Use plant-based milk such as oat milk, almond milk, pistachio milk, soy milk
Barista non-dairy milk is best for frothed milk as it is designed to be able to froth.
Note that coconut milk will impart its own flavour
Instant coffee
You can also use a cold brew
Optional
Chopped pistachio as a garnish
Sugar or other sweetener such as maple syrup or brown sugar if you want your drink sweeter.
Equipment
Tall glass or latte glass
Hand held milk frother or milk steamer
French press / Espresso machine / moka pot to prepare shots of espresso
How to make hot Pistachio Latte
Warm milk in a small saucepan over the stove on medium heat or in the microwave until steaming.
Optionally, add a teaspoon of sugar if you want your latte sweet.
Spoon pistachio cream into a latte glass.
Swirl it around if you want to create a patterned effect.
Pour the steaming milk into the glass and top up until 3/4 full.
Froth using a hand held milk frother until you achieve your desired foam and the pistachio sauce and milk is well incorporated
Prepare an espresso shot using a coffee machine or use instant espresso powder to make a strong coffee.
Pour into the milk and mix.
Sprinkle over ground or chopped pistachios and serve immediately.
Pro Tips
Chop as finely as possible or use ground pistachios otherwise they will sink into the foam.
If you do not have a frother, you might be able to use a high speed immersion blender to create froth. Another trick is to add the milk to a mason jar, seal tightly and shake vigorously to create froth.
Add more espresso shots if you want a stronger drink
How to make Iced Pistachio Latte
This is a simple recipe for an iced nutty latte. You do not need to steam or foam the milk but simply mix the espresso, milk and pistachio spread together.
Add pistachio spread to a glass.
Pour over cold milk and mix well.
Now pour in cold coffee
Serve the iced latte topped with ice.
Serving Suggestion
Top with an extra spoon of whipped cream.
I love hot lattes alongside these Pistachio Shortbread Biscuits or try a salted brown butter cookie.
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Masala Chai
Karak Chai
Cardamom Chai
Billionaire’s Latte
Billionaire’s Hot Chocolate
Eggless Eggnog
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Starbucks Pistachio Latte
Equipment
- 1 Tall glass or latte glass
- 1 Hand held milk frother or milk steamer
- 1 French press / Espresso machine / moka pot to prepare shots of espresso
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon pistachio cream I used pisti brand.
- 200 millilitres milk
- 30 millilitres espresso or one shot
- ½ teaspoon sugar optional to sweeten
Instructions
How to make hot Pistachio Latte
- Warm 200 millilitres milk in a small saucepan over the stove on medium heat or in the microwave until steaming.
- Optionally, add a 1/2 teaspoon sugar if you want your latte sweet.
- Spoon 1 tablespoon pistachio cream into a latte glass
- Swirl it around if you want to create a patterned effect
- Pour the steaming milk into the glass and top up until 3/4 full.
- Froth using a hand held milk frother until you achieve your desired foam and the pistachio sauce and milk is well incorporated
- Prepare an espresso shot using a coffee machine or use instant espresso powder to make a strong coffee.
- Pour 30 millilitres espresso into the milk and mix.
- Sprinkle over ground or chopped pistachios and serve immediately.
How to make Iced Pistachio Latte
- Add pistachio spread to a glass.
- Pour over cold milk and mix well.
- Now pour in cold coffee
- Serve the iced latte topped with ice.
Video
Notes
Nutrition
PLEASE NOTE: Nutritional values are estimated by a computer and may vary based on ingredients and portion sizes. For personalised dietary advice, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.
Starbucks Pistachio Latte
Equipment
- 1 Tall glass or latte glass
- 1 Hand held milk frother or milk steamer
- 1 French press / Espresso machine / moka pot to prepare shots of espresso
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon pistachio cream I used pisti brand.
- 200 millilitres milk
- 30 millilitres espresso or one shot
- ½ teaspoon sugar optional to sweeten
Instructions
How to make hot Pistachio Latte
- Warm 200 millilitres milk in a small saucepan over the stove on medium heat or in the microwave until steaming.
- Optionally, add a 1/2 teaspoon sugar if you want your latte sweet.
- Spoon 1 tablespoon pistachio cream into a latte glass
- Swirl it around if you want to create a patterned effect
- Pour the steaming milk into the glass and top up until 3/4 full.
- Froth using a hand held milk frother until you achieve your desired foam and the pistachio sauce and milk is well incorporated
- Prepare an espresso shot using a coffee machine or use instant espresso powder to make a strong coffee.
- Pour 30 millilitres espresso into the milk and mix.
- Sprinkle over ground or chopped pistachios and serve immediately.
How to make Iced Pistachio Latte
- Add pistachio spread to a glass.
- Pour over cold milk and mix well.
- Now pour in cold coffee
- Serve the iced latte topped with ice.
Video
Notes
Nutrition
PLEASE NOTE: Nutritional values are estimated by a computer and may vary based on ingredients and portion sizes. For personalised dietary advice, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.
This easy Basil Sauce recipe is made from fresh basil leaves, garlic and oil has a prep time of just 2 minutes!
Naturally vegan and gluten-free and so versatile. I love it in this Ribbon Zucchini Salad .
This basil sauce has a dressing like consistency so is easy to pour, drizzle and toss into your favourite recipes! It is also vegan, vegetarian, nut free and dairy free!
It’s full of bright herb-y, with subtle garlic flavour that compliments pastas, salads, vegetables and more.
Every spring I buy a potted basil plant and use it throughout the whole summer so I’m always on the lookout for different recipes to use it in!
This Pesto Potato Salad is always on the menu in the summer as is this White Bean Panzanella .
I recently prepared a salad that was dressed in a basil sauce- the recipe was inspired by a salad I tried in Harrods. I ended up making too much so used it in all kinds of recipes over the next 2-3 days!
Basil sauce vs Basil Pesto vs Basil Pistou
This basil sauce has similarities to a basil pesto or basil pistou but they have key differences.
Italian pesto sauce has added pine nuts and parmesan cheese. It has a chunky texture as it is traditionally made in a pestle and mortar.
The classic pistou recipe is a French basil sauce without any cheese or pine nuts. It has a chunky texture as it is also made in a pestle and mortar. It is a great option for those who want the flavors of a pesto without any dairy or nuts.
Basil sauce is made without nuts or cheese and is blended until smooth.
Ingredients
Full ingredients with measurements are available in the recipe card below at the end of this post
As the sauce is made from so few ingredients, it is important to use fresh ingredients as much as possible. This helps give the most bright flavor to the recipe
Fresh basil
Garlic – fresh cloves garlic are best. I’ve only used one small clove as I didn’t want the taste of raw garlic to be overpowering but you can add more if you wish.
Extra virgin olive oil – use the best olive oil rather than standard olve oil for cooking
Lemon juice – fresh lemon or lime juice
Salt and black pepper to taste
Optional:
Sweetener such as maple syrup or agave or sugar – a touch of sweet really brings out all of the flavour. I use it in my recipe but you can skip it if you wish.
How to make Basil Sauce Instructions
Blend together all ingredients in a food processor or blender until smooth.
Adjust any seasoning and serve on the same day.
How to use
Basil sauce is so versatile and goes with so many different dishes.
Spread into sandwiches with sliced tomatoes, mozzarella and salad leaves.
Toss into pasta salads – I used leftovers in this Mediterranean Orzo Pasta Salad
Stir into spaghetti sauce to make a tomato basil sauce
Drizzle over pizzas like these Air Fryer French Bread Pizza , or over grilled veggies.
Mix it in with soft butter and spread over bread slices to make a basil garlic bread
Storage
Store any leftovers in an airtight jar or airtight container and keep in the refrigerator. Note that the vibrant green colour may darken overnight.
You can spoon the sauce into an ice cube tray and use as required.
Other easy sauce recipes
Creamy cilantro sauce
Yogurt Garlic Sauce
12 Samosa Sauces
Tamarind Sauce
Indian Mint sauce
Bread Dipping Oil – with balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil
Parsley Pesto – pesto made with fresh parsley and walnuts
Saffron Cream Sauce – perfect with pasta
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Basil Sauce
Equipment
- 1 Food Processor / High Powered Blender
Ingredients
- 1 cup basil leaves
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice adjust to your taste
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup water cold
Instructions
- In a blender, add all the ingredients with some of the water and blend until smooth
- Add more water if required to make a silky smooth basil sauce
- Check seasoning and adjust to taste
Video
Notes
Nutrition
PLEASE NOTE: Nutritional values are estimated by a computer and may vary based on ingredients and portion sizes. For personalised dietary advice, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.
