Cozy Copycat Spiced Eggnog Latte: Easy 5-Minute Holiday Drink
A rich, creamy, and spiced holiday drink made from scratch with simple ingredients. This copycat eggnog latte mimics the custard-like quality of traditional eggnog without the artificial sweetness, ready in under 10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 shots espresso or 1 cup strong brewed coffee
- 2 large egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (or brown sugar)
- 1 cup whole milk (or oat milk/coconut milk for dairy-free)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
- Whipped cream for topping
- Extra nutmeg for garnish
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together egg yolks, sugar, vanilla extract, nutmeg, and cinnamon until pale yellow and slightly thickened (about 2 minutes).
- Pour milk into a small saucepan and heat over medium heat until hot but not boiling (around 150°F/65°C).
- Slowly pour about 1/4 cup of the hot milk into the egg yolk mixture while whisking constantly to temper the eggs.
- Pour the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan with the rest of the milk and whisk gently.
- Froth the milk using an electric handheld frother or French press until creamy and doubled in volume.
- Brew the espresso or strong coffee.
- Pour the spiced milk mixture into a warm mug, top with frothed milk, and pour espresso over the top.
- Garnish with whipped cream and a dusting of nutmeg. Serve immediately.
Notes
Use fresh nutmeg for the best aroma. If concerned about raw eggs, use pasteurized eggs or heat the milk-egg mixture to 160°F (71°C) to pasteurize. For a stronger coffee flavor, use a Moka pot. Strain the milk mixture through a fine-mesh sieve if you want a smoother texture. Do not freeze the mixture with eggs in it.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Protein: 6
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