The Café con Leche is a popular coffee beverage that combines strong coffee with hot, scalded milk.
Here’s a basic recipe to get you started:
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Ingredients
- Strong brewed coffee (preferably espresso)
- Milk (whole milk is typically preferred, but any kind will do)
- Sugar (optional, to taste)
Instructions
- Brew the Coffee: Start by brewing a strong coffee. Espresso-style is ideal, due to its bold flavor, but any strong coffee will work.
- Heat the Milk: While the coffee is brewing, heat the milk in a small saucepan on the stove. You want the milk to be hot, but not boiling.
- Sweeten (Optional): If you prefer your coffee sweetened, add sugar to the espresso and mix it.
- Froth the Milk (Optional): If you prefer a layer of foam on top, you can froth or blend the milk.
- Combine Coffee and Milk: Pour the hot coffee into a large mug and then add the hot milk.
- Serve: Enjoy the Café Con Leche.
Tips
- If you prefer a stronger flavor, try using a dark roast coffee.
- Adjust the coffee to milk ratio according to your taste. Some prefer a stronger coffee flavor, while others like more milk, or dairy alternatives, such as almond or oat milk.
- You could also add spices such as cinnamon or nutmeg, or even a splash of vanilla extract for a unique twist.