Cafe con Leche

Name: Cafe con Leche
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 8 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 1/2 cup brewed espresso; 1 cup whole milk; 1 tsp granulated sugar

A classic Spanish beverage made with strong espresso and warm scalded milk. It delivers a rich, smooth flavor suitable for morning routines.

8 minEasyServes 1140 cal/serving

SpanishNon-Alcoholic DrinkStovetopVegetarianLow CarbHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeAlcohol-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeNightshade-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

1/2 cup brewed espresso
1 cup whole milk
1 tsp granulated sugar

Instructions

1

Brew fresh 1/2 cup brewed espresso using an espresso machine or moka pot.
2

Heat 1 cup whole milk in a small saucepan over medium heat until scalded and steaming, but not boiling.
3

Pour the scalded 1 cup whole milk into a mug simultaneously with the fresh 1/2 cup brewed espresso.
4

Stir in 1 tsp granulated sugar to taste and serve immediately.

Questions

Can I make Cafe con Leche dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1 cup whole milk. Swap the milk for unsweetened oat or soy milk. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I halve or double Cafe con Leche?

Yes. As written it serves 1. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. To make a pitcher, multiply everything and stir over ice at the end.

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