Vibrant Creamy Ube Latte (Printable Version)
A vibrant purple beverage combining sweet ube yam, espresso, and creamy milk for a unique Filipino-inspired coffeehouse experience.
# What You'll Need:
→ Ube Base
01 - 1/4 cup ube halaya (purple yam jam)
02 - 2 tablespoons water
03 - 1 tablespoon sweetened condensed milk
→ Latte Components
04 - 2 shots (2 fluid ounces) hot espresso or strong brewed coffee
05 - 1 cup whole milk or non-dairy milk
06 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - Ice cubes (for iced version)
→ Optional Garnish
08 - Whipped cream
09 - Pinch of ube powder or purple yam flakes
# Method:
01 - In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the ube halaya, water, and condensed milk. Stir until smooth and warmed through, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and mix in vanilla extract.
02 - For a hot latte: Steam or heat the milk until frothy but not boiling. For an iced latte: Use cold milk and fill glasses with ice cubes.
03 - Divide the ube mixture between two mugs or glasses.
04 - Add one shot of espresso (or 1 fluid ounce strong coffee) to each glass.
05 - Pour the steamed (or cold) milk over the espresso and ube mixture. Stir thoroughly to combine and achieve a uniform purple color.
06 - Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of ube powder or yam flakes, if desired. Serve immediately.
# Chef's Tips:
01 -
- The natural nuttiness of ube creates a flavor profile you wont find at any coffee shop
- Its a stunning conversation starter that tastes even better than it looks
02 -
- Ube halaya thickness varies wildly between brands, so you might need to add more water to get that pourable consistency
- The purple color can stain light-colored clothes and countertops, so work carefully when transferring between containers
03 -
- Make a bigger batch of the ube base on Sunday and keep it in the fridge for quick weekday mornings
- If you can't find ube halaya, ube extract plus a little purple food coloring works in a pinch, though the flavor won't be quite as complex