Hello, my lovely readers! Today, I want to share the cherry latte recipe, which you can make with cherry syrup and cherries. I love the hot pink color of the cherry juice, and it is so beautiful to see the hot pink cherry juice turning into a light pink color when it is mixed with milk. If the look of the cherry latte alone didn’t persuade you enough to try it, let me tell you about the taste. The sweet, tangy taste of cherries and soft, lovely milk creates a wonderful harmony. Top it off with cream; this cherry latte can be a great dessert if you like.
Let me tell you a little about the cherry latte now, then.
Introduction to Cherry Latte
Welcome to the world of sweet and tart cherries! Among many recipes you can make with cherries, this cherry latte is easy to make and can be enjoyed as a drink or a dessert.
Korean Latte Menu
This cherry latte has been served in Korea, and I can’t wait to share this recipe with you. Many modern Korean fruit lattes are made from fruit cheong (Korean fruit preservatives) mixed with milk, such as strawberry latte and blueberry latte. I have more Korean latte menus later in this blog, so check it out if you are interested! 💗
Then let’s get into the main ingredients for the cherry latte recipe.
Main Ingredients for Cherry Latte
1. Cherry Cheong
First and foremost, a cherry cheong is needed to make the cherry latte! Cheong is a Korean preservative method that uses raw fruits and sugar to capture the flavors and nutrients. Don’t worry, it’s simple to make!
In this recipe, we will make a quick version of cherry cheong to make this delicious cherry latte. If you are interested in making raw homemade cherry syrup, you can check out my blog post below.
Raw Black Cherry Syrup | Cherry Cheong Recipe & Uses
Learn how to make an easy, raw, homemade cherry syrup that is packed with flavors and nutrients! Using the Korean Cheong method, this is a healthy syrup.
2. Plant Milk
The second most important ingredient for the cherry latte recipe is, you guessed it right, the milk! You could use any milk you like for this recipe, but I love using plant milk. Among many kinds of plant milk for the recipe, my favorite is oat milk. The soft taste of oat milk goes so well with tart cherries and sweet vanilla.
Cherry Season
You don’t have to make the cherry latte using fresh cherries, but you should make a cherry latte with fresh cherries when it’s cherry season! When cherries are in season, they are even more flavorful and nutritious.
Cherries are in season from late spring to early summer. Cherries are available from May to August in most parts of the world, including Norway, where I live. 🍒 🇳🇴
So what kind of health benefits do we get from eating cherries?
Health Benefits of Cherries
1. Helps with Exercise Recovery
Black cherry juice and concentrate were found to help with muscle recovery, decrease muscle pain from exercise, and prevent strength loss. It’s a perfect after-workout food ingredient!
2. Kidney Health
Black cherry was found to cleanse uric acid crystals from the joints, and it also reduced blood levels of uric acid, resulting in kidney health.
3. May Help with Sleep Quality
This was so interesting to me. Did you know that cherries contain melatonin, which is a substance that helps regulate our sleep and wake cycles? A study found that people who regularly drank tart cherry juice concentrate had a noticeable increase in melatonin levels, sleep duration, and sleep quality!
Then let’s get started with the cherry latte recipe!
Cherry Latte | Easy Latte Recipe with Homemade Cherry Syrup
Cherry Latte
Ingredients
Method
- If you have fresh cherries, wash them thoroughly. Dab the water out of the cherries. Let them dry.
- Once the cherries are dry, take out the stems and cut them in half. Take out the stones.
- Take the cherries and roughly chop them. Mix the chopped cherries well with the sugar. Let the sugar dissolve for at least 30 minutes. Set it aside.
- Prepare a long glass. Fill up the glass with ice cubes.
- Pour 1/4 cup of cherry cheong into the glass.
- Pour the milk of your choice into the glass. Add vanilla extract. Roughly mix the cup with a spoon or a straw.
- If you want a creamier and thicker cherry latte, you can take a tablespoon of condensed milk and make a foam with a milk foamer. Pour it on top of the cherry latte.
- You can garnish the cherry latte with a fresh cherry on top. Serve cold. Enjoy!
What About Cherryade?
Do you love cherry drinks? Then you’d love this cherryade, too!
Homemade Cherryade | How to Make Cherry Syrup for Drinks
Learn how to make this delicious homemade cherryade. In this post, you will also learn how to make a versatile cherry syrup with real cherries for drinks!
Summary of Cherry Latte Recipe
I hope you enjoyed this cherry latte recipe blog post. It would make me so happy if this recipe inspired you to make not only the cherry latte but also other delicious and wonderful latte recipes. Making a cup of luxurious cherry latte at home for yourself or for your guests can give you the experience of being at a cozy Korean cafe.
I also encourage you to experiment with this latte recipe, such as adding more toppings like bubbles, a cup of espresso, or even some chopped nuts.
Enjoy the cherry latte and I will see you soon with another delicious post. Until then, you can check out some of my other Korean latte recipes below. Cheers!
Korean Latte Recipes You Can Try
My Other Korean Latte Recipes
Meeting for a cup of coffee or tea is a big part of Korean culture. There are many cafes in Korea, including Korean dessert cafes, where they serve traditional and modern Korean desserts and drinks. Vising them is one of my favorite things to do when I go to Korea! 🇰🇷
Some of the Korean traditional lattes include misugaru and yulmucha, which are a type of sweet drink mixed with toasted grain or bean powder. They have nutty, sweet, and earthy flavors like this black sesame latte we are going to make.
Korean Black Sesame Latte Recipe | Healthy Protein Drink
This black sesame latte recipe is great for anyone looking for a healthy protein drink. Learn how to make this popular Korean latté with simple ingredients.
Korean Sweet Potato Latte (Goguma Latte) 고구마라떼
If you are a pumpkin spice latte lover, you might also fall in love with this sweet potato latte. This sweet potato latté is so creamy, nutty, and sweet. It can be made into many variations: sweet potato types, hot or cold, and with or without espresso.
Korean Mugwort Latte (Ssuk Latte) 쑥라떼
Mugwort is a very popular herb in Korea. There is a latte made with this herb, and it is green and very fragrant. If you love matcha latte for its slightly bitter and fresh, nutty flavor of matcha, you might love this mugwort latte!
Vanilla Matcha Latte Recipe | Japanese Matcha Drink Recipe
This vanilla matcha latte recipe is a beautiful green tea matcha drink recipe! You’ll fall in love with the earthy, round, slightly bitter, and sweet flavors.
Strawberry Latte Recipe | Inspired by Starbucks Strawberry Latte
Inspired by the strawberry latté at Starbucks, this strawberry latte has a great harmony between strawberries and milk. Learn the strawberry latte recipe here.
Blueberry Latte Recipe | With Blueberry Cheong and Syrup
Learn how to make blueberry latté with blueberry cheong and syrup. You can also make some blueberry paste to make a blueberry latté! Learn both ways.
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