Marshmallow Spice Latte is for anyone who likes a dessert-style coffee without it turning into a sugar bomb. Intense espresso with a clear note of cinnamon meets creamy milk and a lightly caramelised marshmallow. The result is a winter coffee that smells of warming spice and tastes like a homemade dessert.
It’s a good recipe for cold days, simple to make at home, and it looks the part too.
What is a Marshmallow Spice Latte?
It’s a twist on the classic latte, built up with:
- warming spice mix
- cinnamon
- toasted marshmallow
This isn’t a syrup-heavy coffee. The espresso and the spice aromas do the real work, and the marshmallow rounds it off with a light, caramel sweetness.
Ingredients: Marshmallow Spice Latte
For one large serving, you’ll need:
- a double espresso, 35-50 ml, or 80 ml of matcha
- 300 ml of freshly steamed milk (dairy or oat)
- a pinch of warming spice mix
- a pinch of cinnamon
- 3 marshmallows
How to make a Marshmallow Spice Latte, step by step
- Pull a double espresso. A coffee with a chocolatey, slightly spiced profile works best here, Indian Monsooned Malabar, for example.
- Stir the spice mix and cinnamon into the hot coffee. Mix well.
- Steam the milk as you would for a classic latte, it should be creamy, with no large bubbles.
- Pour the milk into the coffee.
- Skewer the marshmallows on a toothpick and toast them over a flame or hob until lightly browned.
- Arrange the marshmallows on top of the coffee and serve straight away.
Barista tip: the crème brûlée effect
For an even better result:
- roll the marshmallows in sugar before toasting
- the sugar caramelises into a crisp shell
It’s a small detail, but it makes a big difference to both flavour and looks.
Which coffee works best in a Marshmallow Spice Latte?
Your best options:
- an espresso-roast coffee, our pick is Indian Monsooned Malabar
- low-acidity blends
- chocolate, nut and spice profiles
Overly fruity coffees can clash with the marshmallow’s spiced sweetness.
FAQ: Marshmallow Spice Latte
Which coffee should I choose for a Marshmallow Spice Latte?
Low-acidity espresso-roast coffees with a solid body work best. Chocolate, nutty and spiced profiles pair well with the milk and marshmallow.
Which specific coffee do you recommend for this recipe?
We recommend Indian Monsooned Malabar for this one: a heavy-bodied, low-acidity coffee with a deep, slightly spiced character that works really well with cinnamon and marshmallow.
Can I make a Marshmallow Spice Latte without an espresso machine?
Yes. You can get an equally intense base from a moka pot or an AeroPress. What matters is that the coffee is strong and well concentrated.
Does specialty coffee work in a Marshmallow Spice Latte?
Yes, as long as it isn’t too fruity or acidic. Classic profiles work better here than light, citrusy roasts.
