I have a confession to make. I’ve been holding out on you. The thing is, this drink is maybe not the most attractive drink out there. It’s not the photogenic friend. It’s more like the shy friend you don’t really notice, but then you realize she has a STUNNING personality and suddenly shines… once you realize she’s there.
That’s this Black Sesame Latte. You don’t even know it exists, and then, boom, one day it shows up in your life, and suddenly it’s on repeat in your house for the next 3 years.
It boggles my mind that sesame flavors aren’t more common in the U.S.. Black sesame is a flavor that is common in Asian cuisine, and in recent years, especially popular among Korean pastries and drinks. I’m going to be honest here – I adore sesame in general. Sesame sourdough bread, Dan Dan noodles, Deb P.’s drool worthy Crispy Tofu and Broccoli with Sesame-Peanut Pesto (cookbook here). anything with sesame oil or sesame paste – you name it, I’m down.
And yes, yes, black sesame has health benefits, and, I mean, if you really want to read about that, you can go here, but I won’t extend this post unnecessarily. If you want a cozy winter drink (or really, any time of the year drink) – this is the one. If you are a fan of chestnut praline, hazelnut, or other warm, nutty flavors – you’re going to love this.
The doublewall glass coffee mugs pictured can be found at Amazon here
Black Sesame Latte
Ingredients
Black Sesame Crema (Makes ~4 servings)
- 3 tbsp Black Sesame Paste (Unsweetened) (Store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- 1 tbsp Honey (Use more if you prefer a sweeter drink)
Black Sesame Latte
- 3 tbsp Black Sesame Crema (Above)
- 1-2 shots Pulled Espresso (Use whatever brewing method you prefer)
- 3/4 cup Steamed Milk (Use your favorite milk or milk alternative)
- Whipped Cream (Optional)
- Black Sesame Seeds (As Garnish)
Instructions
Black Sesame Crema
- In a bowl, with an electric hand mixer, blend the black sesame paste, honey, and heavy cream, until thickened. *You can do this by hand with a whisk, but it will take some elbow grease and will be a few minutes of mixing.
Black Sesame Latte
- To a cup or mug, add your shots and Black Sesame Crema. Stir to combine.
- Pour in your steamed milk.
- Top with whipped cream and black sesame seeds, if using.
- Enjoy!
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