Starbucks Cinnamon Dolce Latte Recipe

My family and I love going to Starbucks for their yummy coffee. But with my large family it gets expensive trying to buy everyone their favorite drinks. Everyone loves the Cinnamon Dolce Latte.

With this easy copycat homemade version recipe, we can easily make it at home with simple ingredients. We love to top with whipped cream and a cinnamon stick for a rich and creamy drink.

If you love this Copycat Starbucks Cinnamon Dolce Latte, then you are going to love Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe or Starbucks Chai Tea Latte.

What does Cinnamon Dolce Mean?

The word dolce means sweet so this latte is a sweet cinnamon drink. This latte is loaded with cinnamon flavor so it is the perfect name for this drink and taste amazing.

The milk based drink combines brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla and nutmeg. It is then heated and poured into espresso for a delicious frothy latte.

Ingredients

• Espresso – You can also use leftover hot coffee or cold brew
• Milk – Steamed and frothed
• Light Brown Sugar – Learn How to Make Brown Sugar

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How to Make Starbucks Cinnamon Dolce Latte

• Step 1 – Combine Ingredients – In a glass bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the whole milk, cinnamon, brown sugar, and nutmeg.  Microwave the mixture for 1 minute and 30 seconds until the steamed milk is heated up and begins to froth. 

• Step 2 – Add in Vanilla – Remove from the microwave, stir in the vanilla extract into steamed frothed milk.  Heat for 30 more seconds in the microwave. 

• Step 3 – Add milk mixture to espresso – Pour the espresso into a cup or mug.  Then pour the milk frother on top of the espresso.  Top with the whipped cream and garnish with ground cinnamon, 

• Step 4 – Serve – Serve sweet cinnamon latte immediately while warm and enjoy this copycat Starbucks drink. 

Recipe Tips

• Latte Recipe – This recipe is for 1 drink.  It’s best served immediately for the best results while warm.  
• Espresso Variations – If you do not have an espresso machine, this recipe can easily be made with strong brewed coffee instead. You can also make this latte with instant espresso.
• Syrups – You can make cinnamon dolce syrup, Homemade Cinnamon Syrup or add in vanilla syrup for a delicious variation.

How to Serve

This creamy and delicious latte is perfectly served with whipped cream on top. We like to add a sprinkle of cinnamon, drizzle of caramel or sweet cinnamon syrup and add in a cinnamon stick. It is the perfect drink at home.

We recommend serving this homemade cinnamon dolce latte recipe immediately.

Can you Make this Non-Dairy?

Yes, you can make this latte dairy free. Keep in mind that using nut base or plant base milk they may not froth as well as regular milk.

Try one of these dairy free options:

• Almond Milk
• Oat Milk
• Cashew Milk
• Coconut Milk
• Soy Milk