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

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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.

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Questions

Can I make Cafe con Leche dairy-free?

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

Is Cafe con Leche keto-friendly?

A serving of Cafe con Leche carries 13 g of carbohydrate. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 65 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 13 percent.

How many calories are in Cafe con Leche?

One serving (the recipe makes 1) is about 140 calories, with 8 g protein, 13 g carbohydrate and 8 g fat, plus 105 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I batch Cafe con Leche for a group?

Yes. As written it serves 1. Halved, the espresso drops from 1/2 cup to 1/4 cup; doubled, it is 1 cup. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, 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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