Does fall have you craving over-the-top seasonal treats? Dessert-lover Valentina Mussi of @sweetportfolio gave this classic latte recipe a sweet fall makeover that’s as fun to make as it is to eat.
Valentina is a Florida-based recipe developer and content creator, whose lifelong love of food drove her to start Sweet Portfolio, a social media brand known for viral recipe videos and food reviews.
Valentina grew up living between Colombia and Panama, and moved to Miami with her family when she was in high school. She was raised in a multigenerational household where food brought everyone together. While the difference in seasons are less obvious in the Southern hemisphere — and the Southern part of the U.S. — Valentina always associates fall with welcoming the holidays, big family meals and finding any excuse to celebrate. Thanks to her unique background, the holidays were always a mix of cultures and flavors, and today, she infuses that sense of variety and festivity into her food.
To ring in the fall season this year, Valentina shows us how she uses Starbucks® Maple Pecan Flavored Coffee as the inspiration and key ingredient in her one-of-a-kind latte recipe. Inspired by the sweet flavors of the South, and paired with a coffee-infused bread pudding, the result is a nostalgic nod to her favorite season and her grandfather’s dessert of choice.
Watch the video to learn more about Valentina’s story, and check out Valentina’s original Maple Pecan Creme Brulee Latte recipe for a sweet treat you can make yourself.
Looking for more ways to treat yourself this fall? Visit Starbucks® Coffee At Home to explore more of the season from the comfort of home.