This Iced Pecan Sticky Bun Latte is my copycat of the new Starbucks drink, and it tastes just like a warm, gooey pecan sticky bun in iced latte form! It's made with nutty pecan syrup and espresso in a caramel-lined glass, then topped with a fluffy brown sugar cold foam. It's sweet, buttery, and so good!
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The Starbucks Pecan Sticky Bun Latte is a twist on their Pecan Crunch Latte, and you can order it right in the Starbucks app or in stores. It comes with a brown sugar cream cold foam and a caramel drizzle that taste just like the glaze on a sticky bun. Now you can make it at home in just 5 minutes!
The pecan flavor comes from my homemade pecan syrup, and the caramel lining is my homemade caramel sauce. Both are easy to make ahead, so this latte comes together in no time!
If you love this one, my Iced Pecan Crunch Oat Milk Latte is another must-try pecan drink. Grab your frother and let's make this latte!
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- What Does the Iced Pecan Sticky Bun Latte Taste Like?
- Why You'll Love the Iced Pecan Sticky Bun Latte
- Ingredients Needed
- Substitutions & Variations
- How to Make the Iced Pecan Sticky Bun Latte
- Optional Variations & Dietary Adjustments
- Recipe Success Tips
- FAQs
- Nutritional Info
- Other Starbucks Fall Drink Recipes
- Iced Pecan Sticky Bun Latte (Starbucks Copycat)
What Does the Iced Pecan Sticky Bun Latte Taste Like?
This latte tastes just like a sticky bun fresh out of the oven! The pecan syrup brings a toasty, nutty sweetness, while the caramel adds rich, buttery flavor to every sip.
The brown sugar cold foam on top tastes like that sweet, gooey sticky bun glaze. It's dessert and coffee all in one, and it's the perfect sticky bun coffee for chilly mornings!
Why You'll Love the Iced Pecan Sticky Bun Latte
- Tastes like a sticky bun: Pecan, caramel, and brown sugar come together for that classic bakery flavor. Every sip is pure comfort!
- Ready in 5 minutes: Once your syrups are made, this latte comes together in just 5 minutes. It’s perfect for busy mornings!
- A Starbucks favorite at home: Make the Pecan Sticky Bun Latte in your own kitchen whenever the craving hits. It tastes just like the real thing!
- Fluffy brown sugar cold foam: The foam doubles in size and sits right on top like a cloud of brown sugar glaze. It turns this into the best brown sugar cold foam latte!
- Make-ahead friendly: The pecan syrup, caramel sauce, and brown sugar syrup all keep in the fridge, so you can make this latte all week.
Ingredients Needed
- Espresso: This is the bold coffee base of the latte. Blonde espresso makes it extra smooth and sweet, just like the Starbucks version!
- Pecan syrup: The star of the show! It gives the latte its toasty, nutty pecan flavor and turns it into the ultimate iced pecan latte.
- Caramel sauce: Lining the glass with caramel adds rich, buttery sweetness and gives the latte that gooey sticky bun vibe.
- Milk of choice: This makes the latte creamy and smooth, and any milk works (I love 2%).
- Heavy cream and whole milk: Together, they make the cold foam! The heavy cream makes it thick and fluffy, while the whole milk helps it froth up fast.
- Brown sugar syrup: This sweetens the brown sugar cold foam and gives it that caramelized, sticky bun glaze flavor.
- Maple sugar chunks: Crushed maple sugar on top adds a sweet little crunch, kind of like the crispy top of a sticky bun. It's optional, but so fun!
Substitutions & Variations
- Pecan syrup: Store-bought pecan or butter pecan syrup works if you don't have homemade. Hazelnut syrup is a yummy swap too!
- Caramel sauce: Store-bought caramel sauce works perfectly. Salted caramel is a fun sweet-and-salty twist!
- Brown sugar syrup: No brown sugar syrup? A little maple syrup in the cold foam gives it a similar cozy sweetness.
- Dairy-free: Use full-fat coconut milk and oat milk for the cold foam and your favorite plant-based milk in the latte. Most caramel sauce is made with butter and cream, so look for a dairy-free caramel too.
- Maple sugar chunks: Can't find maple sugar? Chopped pecans, cinnamon sugar, or turbinado sugar all add a sweet crunch on top.
How to Make the Iced Pecan Sticky Bun Latte
- Step 1: Make the brown sugar cold foam. This is how to make brown sugar cold foam at home! Add the heavy cream, whole milk, and brown sugar syrup to a small glass and froth for at least 30 seconds, until it's doubled in size and foamy. Set it aside.
- Step 2: Add the caramel, syrup, and espresso. Drizzle caramel sauce around the inside of a tall glass. Add the pecan syrup and espresso, then stir gently.
- Step 3: Add ice and milk. Fill the glass with ice, then top with your milk of choice.
- Step 4: Top it off. Pour the brown sugar cold foam over the latte and sprinkle on crushed maple sugar if you’d like. Drink up!
Optional Variations & Dietary Adjustments
- Hot Pecan Sticky Bun Latte: Skip the ice and steam your milk instead, then drizzle the caramel on top of the foam. It’s the coziest holiday latte recipe for chilly mornings!
- Cinnamon Dolce Topping: Sprinkle cinnamon sugar over the foam instead of maple sugar, just like the cinnamon dolce sprinkles on the Starbucks version.
- Pecan Crunch Topping: Top the foam with chopped candied pecans for an extra crunchy, nutty finish.
- Extra Caramel Pecan Latte: Stir a little caramel sauce right into the espresso too for a richer caramel pecan latte. It’s extra indulgent!
- Pecan Sticky Bun Cold Brew: Swap the espresso and milk for cold brew, then add the pecan syrup and brown sugar cold foam for a smoother, bolder drink.
Recipe Success Tips
- Use thick caramel: Wondering how to line a cup with caramel? Drizzle it around the inside of the glass while you slowly turn it, and use thick, room-temperature caramel so it clings to the sides.
- Stir gently: Stir the pecan syrup and espresso gently so you don’t wipe the caramel off the sides of the glass.
- Froth for the full 30 seconds: Keep frothing until the foam doubles in size. It should be thick enough to sit right on top of the latte!
- Keep the foam ingredients cold: Cold cream and milk froth up thicker and hold their shape longer. Keep them in the fridge until right before you make the foam.
- Make the syrups ahead: Keep pecan syrup, brown sugar syrup, and caramel sauce in the fridge so this latte is a 5-minute morning treat.
FAQs
Yes! Starbucks has the Pecan Sticky Bun Latte available now, and you can order it right in the Starbucks app. It’s topped with brown sugar cream cold foam, caramel drizzle, and cinnamon dolce sprinkles.
The Pecan Sticky Bun Latte is a twist on the Pecan Crunch Latte, with caramel and cinnamon flavors added so it tastes like a sticky bun. It’s also topped with brown sugar cold foam and a caramel drizzle!
This copycat recipe comes in at 408 calories with 2% milk. Most of those calories come from the syrups, caramel sauce, and cold foam.
Shake the cold foam ingredients in a small jar with a lid for about a minute, until thick and foamy. Then build the latte like usual and pour the foam on top!
Nutritional Info
This latte is definitely a treat at 408 calories, with most of the sugar coming from the pecan syrup, caramel sauce, and brown sugar syrup. Most of the fat comes from the heavy cream in the cold foam.
To lighten it up, use a little less pecan syrup, go easy on the caramel, or swap in unsweetened almond milk!
Total nutritional content per serving is:
- Calories: 408 calories
- Total Fat: 20 grams
- Protein: 8 grams
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Carbohydrates: 51 grams
- Sugar: 50 grams
*This nutritional information is an estimate and calculated based on the ingredients used to create the recipe. The nutritional value of your ingredients may differ slightly. Furthermore, this food is not intended to prevent, diagnose, cure, or treat any disease.
Other Starbucks Fall Drink Recipes
Iced Pecan Sticky Bun Latte (Starbucks Copycat)
Equipment
Ingredients
Brown Sugar Cold Foam:
- 2 tablespoon heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon whole milk
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar syrup
Iced Pecan Sticky Bun Latte:
- 1-2 tablespoon caramel sauce for drizzle
- 2 tablespoon pecan syrup
- 2 oz brewed espresso
- ¾ cup milk of choice (I used 2%)
- ice
- maple sugar chunks, crushed (optional for topping)
Instructions
- Make the brown sugar cold foam. Add the cold foam ingredients to a small container or glass and froth with a milk frother for at least 30 seconds or until doubled in size and foamy. Set aside.
- Line a tall glass with caramel sauce, then add the pecan syrup and espresso. Stir gently. Add ice, then top with milk.
- Pour the brown cold foam over the pecan latte, then top with crushed maple sugar if desired. Drink up!
Nutrition
xoxo Megan
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