Peppermint Latte from B H and G Heart Healthy Living

KateL's Note:

Entered for safe-keeping. From Heart-Healthy Living by BH&G.

• Total Time: 10 mins
• Prep Time: 2 mins
• Cook Time: 8 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 2

Yield: 2.0 lattes

• 1 cup nonfat milk
• 1 tablespoon creme de menthe coffee syrup or 1 tablespoon peppermint schnapps or 1 tablespoon creme de menthe
• 1/2 cup espresso coffee (prepared)
• sugar (optional) or Splenda sugar substitute (optional)
• 2 tablespoons frozen light whipped dessert topping, thawed (such as light Cool Whip)
• 2 peppermint stick candy

Directions:

1. In a medium saucepan, heat and stir the milk until hot but not boiling.
2. Stir in the creme de menthe syrup or peppermint schnapps.
3. Whisk to make frothy.
4. Divide espresso between 2 large cups.
5. Divide milk between the 2 cups.
6. If desired, sweeten with sugar or Splenda.
7. Top individual servings with whipped topping and stir with a peppermint stick.
8. Serve immediately.

Reviews

[Annacia]

So much goodness, so little fat. I'm in Heaven. For a single serving: Used 1 tsp of white creme de menthe (not syrup), 1/2 c. espresso and a generous 1/2 c. skim milk for a tall latte. I knew the peppermint stick would melt into the coffee and I didn't want it too pepperminty. Cool Whip light in a can was the topping. Simply scrumptious, what better life purpose for a candy cane could there be?. I have 18 peppermint sticks left from Christmas and their fate has been determined!