Roasted Chestnut Spice Latte with Vanilla Bean

A cozy coffee treat with roasted chestnuts and warm winter spices

Love the flavors of winter? This Roasted Chestnut Spice Latte combines rich espresso with sweet roasted chestnuts, warming spices, and real vanilla bean for a drink that tastes like a holiday celebration.

This cafe-style drink is surprisingly easy to make at home. Using dark roast coffee as your base, the natural sweetness of roasted chestnuts pairs perfectly with fragrant vanilla and classic winter spices. Perfect for those chilly winter mornings or festive afternoon treats.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This festive drink brings the coffee shop experience home!

Real roasted chestnuts add natural sweetness and nutty flavor
Whole vanilla bean creates an authentic vanilla taste
Simple to make with basic kitchen equipment
Perfect for winter holidays and cozy moments

Roasted Chestnut Spice Latte with Vanilla Bean

A cozy coffee treat with roasted chestnuts and warm winter spices

Chestnut Latte, Winter Coffee, Spiced Coffee, Vanilla Bean Coffee, Holiday Coffee Drink

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Equipment

Small saucepan
Blender
Fine-mesh strainer
Milk frother or whisk
Coffee maker or espresso machine
Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients

4 shots espresso or 1 cup strong brewed dark roast coffee
1/2 cup roasted and peeled chestnuts, roughly chopped
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
2 cups whole milk
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Pinch of ground cloves
Whipped cream for topping
Ground cinnamon for garnish

Instructions

Combine chopped chestnuts, brown sugar, and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan. Scrape vanilla bean seeds into the mixture and add the pod.
Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and let steep for 10 minutes.
Remove vanilla pod and blend the chestnut mixture until smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve.
Heat milk in a separate saucepan. Add cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Froth using a milk frother or whisk.
Brew espresso or strong coffee into two large mugs.
Add 2-3 tablespoons of the chestnut syrup to each mug and stir to combine.
Pour the spiced frothed milk over the coffee mixture.
Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

Pro Tips

Toast your spices briefly in a dry pan to enhance their flavors
Use freshly roasted and peeled chestnuts for the best flavor
Split and scrape the vanilla bean pod for maximum vanilla flavor
Store any leftover chestnut syrup in an airtight container for up to 1 week

Calories: 245kcal, Carbohydrates: 32g, Protein: 8g, Fat: 10g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Cholesterol: 24mg, Sodium: 98mg, Potassium: 412mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 24g, Calcium: 285mg, Iron: 1mg

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