Café con Leche and Tostadas

Name: Café con Leche and Tostadas
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Cuban
Ingredients: 1/4 cup dark roast ground espresso; 1.5 cups water; 2 tbsp granulated sugar; 1 cup whole milk; 1 loaf Cuban bread, sliced; 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened

A classic Cuban breakfast featuring strong, sweetened espresso combined with warm milk, served alongside buttered, toasted Cuban bread.

15 minEasyServes 2290 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1/4 cup dark roast ground espresso
1.5 cups water
2 tbsp granulated sugar
1 cup whole milk
1 loaf Cuban bread, sliced
2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened

Instructions

1

Fill the bottom chamber of a Moka pot with 1.5 cups water and pack 1/4 cup dark roast ground espresso into the filter basket.
2

Assemble the pot and heat on the stovetop over medium heat until espresso begins to brew.
3

Spoon the first few dark drops of brewing espresso into a mug containing 2 tbsp granulated sugar and beat vigorously into a thick foam.
4

Pour the remaining brewed espresso into the sugar foam and stir until blended.
5

Warm 1 cup whole milk in a small saucepan over medium heat until hot but not boiling.
6

Spread 2 tbsp softened unsalted butter onto the cut sides of 1 loaf sliced Cuban bread.
7

Press the bread buttered-side down in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown and flat.
8

Divide the espresso and hot milk equally into two mugs, stirring together, and serve with toasted bread.

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Questions

How do I know when Café con Leche and Tostadas is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 7: cook until golden brown and flat.

Can I make Café con Leche and Tostadas dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Café con Leche and Tostadas is 1 cup whole milk, 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened. Swap the milk for unsweetened oat or soy milk; the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Is Café con Leche and Tostadas vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 1 cup whole milk and 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan breakfast collection.

How many calories are in Café con Leche and Tostadas?

One serving (the recipe makes 2) is about 290 calories, with 8 g protein, 38 g carbohydrate and 12 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 340 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How long does Café con Leche and Tostadas keep?

Refrigerate what is left of Café con Leche and Tostadas within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

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