I like my coffee two ways. Completely black, or like a dessert. It’s one or the other, no middle ground. In the interest of being healthier, I usually just drink it black, but every now and then I want something special. Today’s recipe is for those days… it’s completely scrumptious! I used Nespresso’s newest “Swiss Chocolate” coffee, which is a Limited Edition and available for the holidays to create a super yummy caramel macchiato of sorts. I personally really love it with almond milk (and make my own… instructions below) but you can use any kind of milk.
I’ve said it before but I am completely in love with my new Nespresso machine (and their “Experience a cup above” campaign… hiiii George Clooney!) I’ve had a lot of fun entertaining (it’s so nice being able to offer my guests a shot of espresso at the end of a party) and creating fun recipes like this one. The Evoluo would make the perfect holiday gift for the coffee connoisseur… I use mine every. single. day.
You’ll need…
- Almonds
- Water
- Coop’s Salted Caramel Sauce
- Nespresso VertuoLine Coffee – Swiss Chocolate
- Nespresso VertuoLine Evolou Machine + Aeroccino
To prep, start by making your own almond milk. As I mentioned before, this is not necessary (you can totally use regular milk or buy almond milk from the grocery store), but I really like making my own. I take a cup of raw almonds and soak them overnight. The next day, I add the one cup of almonds to three cups of water and blend on high in my Vitamix. I then strain the mix, and voila… fresh, homemade almond milk. If you own a high speed blender, you should give it a try as it’s easy and so healthy.
Add about a tablespoon of Salted Caramel Syrup to your mug. I am obsessed with Coop’s… I found it at a local shop in the city and fell in love. It’s also great over ice cream too. You can also make your own… recipe here!
Brew a cup of Nespresso Swiss Chocolate… and stir.
Using your Aeroccino, froth up some (2-3 oz.) almond milk…
Fill to the top of your mug and you are done! Enjoy.
In collaboration with Nespresso
Photography by Lydia Hudgens for The Stripe.
Such an easy and delicious recipe! Love it! Thanks for sharing! xoxo
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I am seriously in love with our Nespresso machine – you should try their holiday flavored coffees right now, the amaretti cookie is hands down our fav!
Katie
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ooh I think you are right, going to try them out! the swiss chocolate is SO great, i wish it weren’t a limited edition.
Such a great idea. Need to try that drink
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This looks delicious! I really could use it right about now…
Xo Ally
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Haha, I totally feel you on coffee two ways. In general, I try to stay away from caffeine because I’m really sensitive (especially try to stay away from it after 12pm) but when I have it I like the pretty, tasty ones best.
I love drinking it black if I have it paired right after cheese. Seriously. Try it! Changes the taste of both.
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What spoons are those?
They are super cute!