Tiramisu latte has somewhat hit the social media frenzy. If you love coffee and love tiramisu, this Iced Tiramisu Latte recipe is like a dream come true. This recipe brings together bold espresso, spiked with a hint of cocoa, and topped with a lightly whipped mascarpone cream, resulting in a cafe-style drink that’s indulgent yet balanced. It may sound fancy, but it’s incredibly easy to make at home with just a few ingredients.
Why You’d Love This Tiramisu Latte Recipe
It tastes literally like a tiramisu but in the form of a drink. Whilst it’s nice to go out to a coffee shop and treat yourself, you can save a lot of money by making it at home when the recipe is that easy. In my opinion, this tiramisu latte recipe tastes even better than some cafes – it’s a win-win situation. Lacing the espresso with a touch of cocoa powder enhances the body and offers a bold richness that makes this tiramisu latte a standout. Trust me, you’re going to love it!
How to Make an Iced Tiramisu Latte at Home
Tiramisu Latte Ingredients
- Espresso – I made mine with an induction Moka pot. See recipe notes for using instant coffee.
- Unsweetened Cocoa Powder – for enhancing the espresso and for dusting
- Ice
- Milk – I use full-fat milk, but you can use any milk of your choice
- Mascarpone Cheese
- Double Cream
- Icing Sugar
- Vanilla Extract
Recipe Notes
- If you don’t have any coffee machines or equipment to make espresso and are using instant coffee instead, mix 2 teaspoons of instant coffee with ¼ cup of hot water. Instant coffee doesn’t quite replicate the taste of a good espresso, but this method would be close enough.
- Cocoa powder is typically unsweetened and works perfectly for this recipe to enhance the coffee body & flavour. Do not substitute with instant chocolate powder.
- Make sure to whisk the mascarpone cream properly until soft peaks form before topping it on the latte. If under-whisked, the cream layer would be too dense and sink into the latte.
- Hot espresso could also melt the cream topping layer. Letting the espresso cool down for 1-2 minutes would be ideal to keep your presentation on point!
Kitchen Products You May Need
- I’m a fan of making espresso with my Bialetti Moka pot. Good quality Moka pots do matter to the coffee flavour due to construction, heat distribution, and durability reasons. Bialetti is a long-standing premium brand for Italian Moka pots and is widely recognised to make some of the best coffees.
- If you have an induction hob like I do, Bialetti also offers induction Moka pots. Alternatively, you can get an induction plate, which acts as an adaptor for the use of coffee pots and pans on induction hobs.
- An electric frother can be super helpful and efficient for whipping the mascarpone cream. I recommend getting one that comes with a double whisk head, as I find single-head ones too weak to whisk cream effectively to the desired texture.
- Looking for aesthetic coffee glasses to serve your iced tiramisu latte? Check out these gorgeous ribbed glasses or these trendy bubble glasses!
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Equipment
- 1 Electric Frother
- 1 Moka Pot / Coffee Machine
Ingredients
- 1-2 shots Espresso* slightly cooled down
- 1 tbsp Unsweetened Cocoa Powder (plus more for dusting)
- Ice
- ½ cup Milk
For the Mascarpone Cream
- 1 tbsp Mascarpone Cheese
- 2 tbsp Double Cream
- 1 tbsp Whole Milk
- 1 tbsp Icing Sugar
- ½ tsp Vanilla Extract
Instructions
Making the Mascarpone Cream
- Whisk all the mascarpone cream ingredients together for a few minutes until fluffy and soft peaks form. You may use an electric frother to help you.1 tbsp Mascarpone Cheese, 2 tbsp Double Cream, 1 tbsp Whole Milk, 1 tbsp Icing Sugar, ½ tsp Vanilla Extract
Making the Iced Tiramisu Latte
- Prepare your espresso and mix it with cocoa powder until combined. Set aside to cool down for 1-2 minutes.1 tbsp Unsweetened Cocoa Powder, 1-2 shots Espresso*
- Fill a glass with ice and pour the milk in.Ice, ½ cup Milk
- Pour in the espresso. Then gently spoon the mascarpone cream on top. Dust with cocoa powder on top and serve immediately.
Notes
- Espresso works best. But if you are using instant coffee instead, mix 2 teaspoons of instant coffee with ¼ cup of hot water. Instant coffee doesn’t quite replicate the taste of a good espresso, but this method would be close enough.
- Baking cocoa powder is typically unsweetened and works perfectly for this recipe to enhance the coffee and tiramisu flavour. Do not substitute with instant chocolate powder.
- Make sure to whisk the mascarpone cream properly until soft peaks form before topping it on the latte. If under-whisked, the cream layer would be too dense and sink into the latte.
- Hot espresso could also melt the cream topping layer. Let the espresso cool down for 1-2 minutes would be ideal to keep your presentation on point.
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