Creamy Raspberry Cheesecake Latte
A cozy, creamy latte that tastes just like cheesecake in a mug. Made with simple ingredients like cream cheese, raspberry jam, and espresso, this easy drink comes together in under 10 minutes for a perfect rainy day treat.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 shot espresso (or ½ cup strong brewed coffee)
- 1 cup whole milk (or milk of choice)
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons raspberry jam (seedless preferred)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1–2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup (optional, to taste)
- Whipped cream, crushed graham crackers, and fresh raspberries (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Pull your espresso shot (or brew strong coffee) and set aside.
- Soften the cream cheese by letting it sit at room temperature for 10 minutes.
- In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the milk and softened cream cheese. Whisk constantly until smooth and steaming, about 2-3 minutes. Do not let it boil.
- Stir in the raspberry jam and vanilla extract. Whisk until the jam is fully dissolved and the mixture is a uniform pale pink. Add honey or maple syrup if desired.
- Optional: Froth the milk mixture using a milk frother for 15-20 seconds until light and foamy. Alternatively, whisk vigorously by hand.
- Pour the espresso into a mug. Slowly pour the raspberry cheesecake milk mixture over the espresso. Stir gently to combine or leave layered.
- Top with whipped cream, crushed graham crackers, and a fresh raspberry if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
Let cream cheese soften at room temperature for at least 10 minutes to avoid lumps. Whisk constantly while heating. For a dairy-free version, use oat milk and dairy-free cream cheese. For an iced version, cool the milk mixture and pour over ice. The milk mixture can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days and reheated gently.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 latte
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 26
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 8
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