Salted Miso Caramel AeroPress Latte
A cozy coffee treat with sweet miso caramel and a touch of sea salt
January 23, 2025
Looking for a unique twist on your morning coffee? This Salted Miso Caramel AeroPress Latte combines rich coffee with umami-packed miso and sweet caramel for an incredible flavor experience you won't find anywhere else.
This creative drink is surprisingly simple to make at home. Using your AeroPress and medium-dark roast coffee as the base, the homemade miso caramel sauce adds depth and complexity. Perfect for slow mornings when you want something special in your cup.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Get ready to discover your new favorite coffee drink! Here's why you'll love it:
- Sweet and savory flavors create an amazing balance
- Quick to make with simple ingredients
- Unique twist on traditional caramel latte
- Customizable sweetness level
Salted Miso Caramel AeroPress Latte
A cozy coffee treat with sweet miso caramel and a touch of sea salt
Coffee, Latte, Miso, Caramel, AeroPress, Japanese fusion, Hot Coffee, Specialty Coffee
Equipment
- AeroPress
- Coffee grinder
- Milk frother
- Saucepan
- Whisk
- Kitchen scale
- Thermometer
Ingredients
- 18g medium-dark roast coffee beans
- 200ml hot water (195-205°F)
- 120ml whole milk
- 2 tablespoons miso caramel sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon flaky sea salt
- For the miso caramel sauce:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon white miso paste
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Instructions
- **Make the miso caramel sauce:** 1. Combine sugar and water in a saucepan 2. Cook until amber colored 3. Whisk in cream, miso, and butter until smooth 4. Let cool
- Grind coffee beans to a medium-fine consistency
- Set up your AeroPress in the standard position
- Add ground coffee and hot water
- Stir gently and steep for 1 minute
- Press slowly into your serving cup
- Heat and froth the milk
- Stir miso caramel sauce into the coffee
- Add the frothed milk
- Top with a sprinkle of sea salt
Pro Tips
- Use white miso paste for a milder umami flavor
- Make the miso caramel sauce ahead and store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks
- Warm the milk before frothing for better texture
- Use freshly ground coffee beans for the best flavor
Calories: 245kcal, Carbohydrates: 32g, Protein: 6g, Fat: 12g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Cholesterol: 35mg, Sodium: 480mg, Potassium: 185mg, Fiber: 0g, Sugar: 28g, Calcium: 150mg, Iron: 0.5mg
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Summary
Cook Time:
PT5M
Servings:
1 serving
Total Time:
PT15M
Prep. Time:
PT10M
