Every fall, I spotlight cozy seasonal flavors — and butter pecan absolutely deserves the spotlight this year. Sweet, nutty syrup blended with smooth espresso and creamy milk makes this Butter Pecan Iced Latte a cozy sip that tastes just like autumn in a cup.
What is a Butter Pecan Iced Latte?
his latte starts with homemade butter pecan syrup, then comes together like a classic iced latte with espresso, milk of your choice, and plenty of ice. It’s delicious, cozy, and perfect all season long.
Why you’ll love this Butter Pecan Latte?
- Fall in a cup: cozy, nutty butter pecan flavor that warms your heart.
- Super simple: easy to make at home with minimal steps.
- Budget-friendly: skip the café line and save money by making it yourself.
What you’ll need for Butter Pecan Iced Latte?
Here’s what you’ll need to bring this latte together:
- Espresso: choose your favorite espresso or instant espresso. You can also use cold brew.
- Milk: milk of choice. I used oat milk but feel free to use your favorite.
- Butter Pecan Syrup: rich, nutty, caramel-like syrup (get the recipe here)
- Brown Butter Cold Foam: this complimented the entire drink so well.
If you’ve ever ordered a Starbucks butter pecan latte and wanted to recreate it at home, this recipe will be your new favorite.
Recipe variations:
- No espresso machine? No problem — use cold brew or instant espresso instead. This recipe is super customizable, so feel free to adjust the milk, syrup, or toppings to suit your taste.
- Make it hot instead of iced on chilly mornings.
- Serve it up with whipped cream + crushed candied pecans.
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more recipes to enjoy
If you love this latte and fall flavors, here are more fall favorites to try next:
- Pumpkin Swirl Blondies
- Brown Butter Apple Hand Pies
- Sweet Potato Bread With Pecan Streusel and Maple Glaze
- No-Churn Butter Pecan Ice Cream
- The Best Pumpkin French Toast
- Easy Homemade Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe
If you try my Butter Pecan Iced Latte, I’d love to hear your feedback. Please be sure to leave a comment, and/or tag me on Instagram @cookwithci. I would love to see your recreations and hear your thoughts.
Butter Pecan Iced Latte
Ingredients
- 1 tsp Instant espresso or 2 shots of espresso
- 2 oz hot water
- 1/3 cup milk
- ice
- 2 tbsp butter pecan syrup sweeten to your liking
Toppings
- brown butter cold foam
- cinnamon
- candied pecans
Instructions
- Add butter pecan syrup to the bottom of a glass.
- Add in ice, milk, more syrup if desired. Carefully pour in the freshly brewed espresso. Top with brown butter cold foam and candied pecans and enjoy!
Notes
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- Toast pecans in a saucepan until fragrant.
- Add water, sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Simmer 8–10 minutes until syrupy.
- Stir in butter extract and vanilla bean paste.
- Strain, reserving candied pecans for topping. Store syrup in a sealed jar in the fridge.
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