Happy Friday! I’m just getting back from a magical vacation at Disney World and aboard the Disney Fantasy! I had a wonderful time but am excited to get back into the kitchen and make some magical treats. This week, I’m excited to share a fun copycat recipe from the Cove Cafe! As I’m not a coffee drinker, I love that the Cove Cafe also offers a variety of other drinks. Served during the Very Merrytime Cruises, the Caramel Pecan Chai Latte is a warm chai latte with caramel pecan syrup. It’s a delicious and festive winter treat!
Cove Cafe is an adult only coffee shop onboard all of the Disney Cruise Line ships. It’s a great place to relax and enjoy a warm drink and some tasty pastries. In addition to the pastries in their pastry case, drinks in the cafe are served with a warm madeleine. And so, as I’m missing being on the cruise ship, I also made a batch of madeleines!
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The Caramel Pecan Chai Latte is pretty straightforward to make as you only need chai powder and caramel pecan syrup. Disney Cruise Line serves Oregon Chai products and so for this recipe, I used a package of Oregon Chai Original Tea Powdered Latte Mix. For the caramel pecan syrup, I used Da Vinci Gourmet Caramel Pecan Syrup. If you’d like to add milk foam to the top of your drink, you’ll want to use a milk frother, but it’s not necessary.
To make the drink, start by heating up 8 ounces of milk in the microwave. Pour it into a heat safe mug and mix in the chai latte powder. Add the caramel pecan syrup and stir to combine.
If you’re making milk foam, heat 1/4 cup of milk in the microwave. Use the milk frother to make the milk foamy and then spoon the foam onto the top of the latte.
If you’re interested in trying some madeleines with your chai, I’ve included a recipe below as well!
Enjoy!
Disney Cruise Line Caramel Pecan Chai Latte
Ingredients
Caramel Pecan Chai Latte
- 1 1.09 oz package Oregon Chai Latte powder
- 8 ounces milk, hot
- 2 tablespoons caramel pecan syrup
- ¼ cup milk, hot, for foam topping, if desired
Equipment
- milk frother, if desired
Instructions
Caramel Pecan Chai Latte
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Mix the 8 ounces of hot milk and the chai latte powder together in a heat safe mug.
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Add the caramel pecan syrup and stir gently to combine.
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If desired, place ¼ cup hot milk in a liquid measuring cup or small milk pitcher. Froth the milk using a milk frother. Spoon the foam on top of the chai latte.
Madeleines
Ingredients
Madeleines
- ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ teaspoon baking powder
- pinch salt
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- zest of 1 lemon
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
Madeleines
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
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In a large bowl, use your fingers to rub the sugar and lemon zest together until the sugar is moist and fragrant.
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Add the eggs to the sugar mixture and beat on medium high speed until pale, thick, and light (2-3 minutes). Beat in the vanilla extract.
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Using a rubber spatula, gently fold the flour mixture into the egg mixture. Once combined, fold in the butter.
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Press a piece of plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the batter and refrigerate for at least 3 hours and up to 2 days.
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Preheat the oven to 400 F. Grease the madeleine pan and spoon the batter into the pan, filling each one almost to the top.
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Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden and the tops spring back when touched.
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Remove the pan from the oven and gently tap over a wire rack to release the madeleines.
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Let cool until just warm or room temperature. Just before serving, dust madeleines with powdered sugar. Madeleines are best eaten the same day they are made.
Recipe Notes
Adapted from Dorie Greenspan