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Ube Latte with Ube Cold Foam Recipe

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Indulge in this vibrant and creamy Ube Latte topped with a fluffy Ube Cold Foam. This Filipino-inspired drink combines the natural sweetness of ube halaya and extract with a rich espresso base, finished off with a light, colorful foam for a delightful treat perfect for any ube lover.

  • Author: Zara
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 1 serving
  • Category: Drinks
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Asian, Filipino

Ingredients

For the Ube Latte:

  • 2 tablespoons (30 g) hot water
  • 2 tablespoons (30 g) ube halaya (homemade or store-bought)
  • ¼ teaspoon (1.25 g) ube extract, adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons (30 g) hot water
  • 1 teaspoon (1 g) instant espresso powder
  • 1-2 tablespoons (20 g) sweetened condensed milk
  • Ice, as needed
  • ½ cup (122 g) milk, dairy or plant-based (coconut milk recommended)
  • 1-2 teaspoons (4 g) sweetener, adjust to taste (sugar, stevia, agave, honey, etc.)

For the Ube Cold Foam:

  • 3 tablespoons (45 g) heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon (15 g) milk, dairy or plant-based
  • ¼ teaspoon (1.25 g) ube extract, adjust to taste
  • 1-2 teaspoons (4 g) sweetener, adjust to taste (sugar, stevia, agave, honey, etc.)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Ube Mixture: In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of hot water with 2 tablespoons of ube halaya and ¼ teaspoon of ube extract. Stir well until the mixture is smooth and fully incorporated.
  2. Make Espresso Base: In another bowl, dissolve 1 teaspoon of instant espresso powder in 2 tablespoons of hot water. Add 1-2 tablespoons of sweetened condensed milk and 1-2 teaspoons of sweetener. Adjust sweetness to taste and mix thoroughly.
  3. Combine Latte: In your mug, add ice cubes to fill about halfway. Pour the ube mixture over the ice, then add the espresso base mixture. Pour in ½ cup of milk (dairy or plant-based) and gently stir to combine all flavors evenly.
  4. Prepare Ube Cold Foam: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons heavy cream, 1 tablespoon milk, ¼ teaspoon ube extract, and 1-2 teaspoons sweetener until light and fluffy. Use a frother or small whisk for best results, creating a soft, airy foam.
  5. Top Latte: Spoon the ube cold foam gently over the prepared ube latte, creating a creamy, colorful topping that completes the drink.
  6. Serve: Enjoy immediately with a spoon or straw, savoring the layers of ube and espresso flavors.

Notes

  • Adjust the sweetness and ube extract intensity to your preference for a stronger or lighter ube flavor.
  • Use coconut milk or other plant-based milk if you prefer a dairy-free option.
  • For an extra cold latte, chill the milk before using or add more ice.
  • Homemade ube halaya can be used for a more authentic taste, but store-bought works well too.
  • Heavy cream is essential for the cold foam’s rich texture; substitute with full-fat coconut cream for a vegan alternative.

Find it online: https://zaracooking.com/ube-latte-with-ube-cold-foam-recipe/