Cafe Con Leche

Name: Cafe Con Leche
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons (10 grams) finely ground coffee, or amount needed for pot; 1/2 cup water, or amount needed for pot; 3 1/2 ounces freshly brewed espresso; 1/2 cup whole milk; 1/2 teaspoon sugar, optional and to taste

A popular Spanish and Latin American espresso drink, Cafe con Leche, combines equal parts espresso and steamed milk for a simple, coffeehouse-style beverage at home.

⭐ 4.4 (19 reviews) Prep: 5 minCook: 10 minTotal: 15 minYields: 1 serving

Category Tags:

Breakfast Beverage Coffee

Cuisine Tags:

Spanish

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Instructions

Heat the serving cup with hot water.
Brew espresso using a stovetop maker according to its instructions.
Gently heat milk in a small saucepan over low heat until steaming, stirring occasionally; do not boil.
Empty the heated cup, then fill it halfway with brewed espresso.
Pour steamed milk over the espresso, stir, and add sugar to taste.