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    March 29, 2023 · Updated April 22, 2024

    Pistachio Latte Recipe with Browned Butter Topping (Starbucks Dupe!)

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    A pin to share the recipe for a pistachio latte with browned butter cookie topping.

    You can enjoy the delicious, nutty flavor of this pistachio latte recipe with browned butter topping right at home! I don’t know if there’s ever been an easier coffee recipe. If you’re a fan of the Starbucks Pistachio Latte, you’re going to love this homemade version. Especially when topped with delicious browned butter cookie crumbs!

    You’ll be sipping on this sweet and nutty latte bursting with pistachio flavor and real espresso in less time than it takes to get through the drive-thru! What a treat!

    Ingredients for this recipe

    • Freshly Brewed Espresso – or very strongly brewed coffee.
    • Pistachio Syrup – you can find many variations online. Personally, I’m a big fan of Monin syrups!
    • Milk of choice – whole milk is what we always use, but oat, almond, and soy can also work.
    • Browned Butter Cookie Topping – optional, but it really makes the whole dupe recipe perfect! Find out how to make it below.
    • Crushed Pistachios – also optional, but fun to add to the top of the drink.

    Making Lattes at Home

    It should be pretty obvious by now that I’m obsessed with making coffee shop recipes at home.

    Whether it’s homemade cold brew coffee to make an iced vanilla coffee or a pumpkin spice latte made with real pumpkin spice syrup, I can’t get enough.

    This pistachio latte is another winner for the books! As is my pistachio cream cold brew.

    Pistachio Latte Syrup

    While I’m always a sucker for a homemade simple syrup to flavor coffee (hellooooo vanilla simple syrup! And peppermint simple syrup! And caramel simple syrup!), I love using a good quality, store-bought syrup for this recipe to make it even easier to enjoy in the early morning hours.

    Homemade Pistachio Latte Recipe

    1. Make the espresso. I use a Nespresso machine to get perfect shots of espresso at the touch of a button, but you can use a moka pot or brew an extra strong cup of coffee in a drip maker.
    2. Combine with the pistachio sauce. More or less depending on how sweet you like your coffee drinks.
    3. Top with steamed milk. And the browned butter cookie topping.
    Add the pistachio syrup to a glass.
    Combine with fresh espresso.
    Top with steamed milk.
    Garnish with browned butter cookie topping.

    Browned Butter Cookie Topping Instructions

    1. Add the butter to the pan to melt. This is the same technique I use whenever I make browned butter.
    2. Once melted, let it bubble. Swirling the pan until bubbles have dissipated, milk solids have fallen to the bottom of the pan, and have become brown and toasty.
    3. Stir in crushed cookie pieces. They’ll soak up all that brown butter goodness!
    4. Sprinkle over your pistachio latte. And store any leftovers.
    A skillet filled with browned butter topping and a light blue rubber spatula.

    Recipe FAQ and Substitutions

    How can I make a latte without espresso? Use 3 ounces of very strongly brewed coffee. I like to brew 3 tablespoons of ground coffee with 6 ounces of water for two lattes.

    How to make a latte without a milk frother? Heat your milk up on the stove until steaming and whisk vigorously for 15 - 20 seconds.

    A hand whisks steaming milk in a small sauce pan for a latte.

    Alternatively, the little handheld milk frothers are a great, inexpensive option if you don’t have a fancy steamer.

    What does a pistachio latte taste like? This coffee recipe is sweet, creamy, and nutty. The browned butter cookie topping adds depth and a note of toasted, caramel flavor.

    It sounds a little crazy, but whenever I get the pistachio latte from Starbucks, I swear with every sip I can taste the slightest hint of Captain Crunch Berries cereal.

    Make one for yourself and let me know what you think!

    A pistachio latte garnished with cookie crumbs and crushed pistachios.
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    Pistachio Latte Recipe with Browned Butter Cookie Topping

    Enjoy the delicious, nutty flavor of a pistachio latte recipe with browned butter cookie topping right at home in less time than it takes to go through a Starbucks drive-thru!
    Prep Time5 minutes mins
    Cook Time5 minutes mins
    Total Time10 minutes mins
    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Pistachio, Pistachio Latte, Pistachio Latte Recipe, Starbucks Copycat, Starbucks Dupe
    Servings: 1 serving
    Calories: 424kcal
    Author: Amanda Gajdosik
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    Equipment

    • Milk Frother (optional)
    • Espresso Maker (optional)

    Ingredients

    For the pistachio latte:

    • 1 – 3 tablespoons pistachio syrup, such as Monin
    • 2 ounces freshly brewed espresso, or 3 ounces strongly brewed coffee
    • 8 ounces milk of choice
    • 1 teaspoon crushed pistachios, for serving (optional)

    For the browned butter cookie topping:

    • 2 tablespoons salted butter
    • ¼ cup finely crushed butter cookies

    Instructions

    For the pistachio latte:

    • In a serving mug, combine 1 – 3 tablespoons (more or less, depending on how sweet you like your drinks) and 2 ounces of freshly brewed espresso. Mix to combine.
    • Top the sweetened espresso with 8 ounces of steamed milk of your choice. (I like to froth my milk while the espresso brews.)
    • Garnish with the crushed pistachios and a sprinkle of browned butter cookie topping (recipe follows) to serve.

    For the browned butter cookie topping:

    • In a small saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons salted butter over medium-low heat until butter begins to gently bubble.
    • When butter is bubbling, begin to gently swirl the pan, keeping the liquid moving. Bubbles will increase and butter will foam. As this happens, the water is evaporating and the milk solids are falling to the bottom of the pan.
    • As the milk solids fall, they will toast and become brown. Continue swirling pan until bubbling and foaming subsides. Remove from heat and immediately stir in ¼ cup finely crushed butter cookies.
    • Sprinkle a small pinch over your pistachio lattes when serving.

    Notes

    • Store leftover browned butter cookie topping in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1latte | Calories: 424kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 286mg | Potassium: 474mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 1080IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 295mg | Iron: 1mg

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