Give yourself the pleasure of a slow morning, with an elevated coffee drink that you can make right at home. Try this Salted Date Pistachio Latte with Vanilla Mascarpone Cold Foam
For the Pistachio Crème:
- 1 cup dried dates, pitted
- 1 cup boiling hot water
- 1/4 teaspoon Himalayan sea salt
For the Vanilla Mascarpone Cold Foam:
- 1 teaspoon mascarpone cheese
- 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla tincture or extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cane sugar
For the Latte:
- Pistachio milk (to taste)
- Salted date syrup (to taste)
- Ice cubes
- Matcha ceremonial grade or espresso (to taste)
- Vanilla mascarpone cold foam (prepared)
- Date syrup (for drizzling and walls)
- Himalayan sea salt (for sprinkling)
- Prepare the Pistachio Crème:
- Remove the pits from the dried dates.
- Place the dates in a bowl and pour the boiling hot water over them. Cover the bowl and let them sit for at least 20 minutes.
- Transfer the dates and the soaking water to a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Prepare the Vanilla Mascarpone Cold Foam:
- In a cup, combine the mascarpone cheese, heavy whipping cream, and vanilla tincture or extract.
- Use a frother to blend the ingredients until they are whipped smooth but still pourable.
- Assemble the Latte:
- Add a layer of the smooth pistachio crème to the inside of your serving cup, covering the bottom and sides.
- Pour pistachio milk into the cup until it is about half full.
- Drizzle salted date syrup along the bottom and sides of the cup.
- Add ice cubes to the cup.
- Pour additional pistachio milk over the ice.
- Prepare your choice of matcha ceremonial grade or espresso and pour it over the milk.
- Top the latte with the prepared vanilla mascarpone cold foam.
- Drizzle a small amount of date syrup over the foam and sprinkle a pinch of Himalayan sea salt on top.
Serve immediately.
Booch Haus is owned by Sonja Stafford. Located in Downtown Mesa, Booch Haus is a plant shop, a gift shop, and a cafe serving fresh kombucha. Now they have expanded to offer a menu of matcha and assorted teas plus a gluten free and vegan menu. Featuring local events and local artists, Booch Haus is a must see!