Spanish · Drink

Spanish latte (café con leche)

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Try making your own Spanish-style coffee. Traditionally, the milk in café con leche is hot and only lightly foamed – but the key to the recipe is a ratio of 1:1 coffee to milk

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Vegetarian
Spanish
Drink

Total: 15 min
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 5 min
Serves: 1
Level: Easy
Energy: 60 kcal

Method2 steps · about 15 min

Step 1: Put the milk (100ml) and sugar (to taste), if using, in a small saucepan and heat until small bubbles appear around the edges. Continue to heat until steaming hot (65–70C on a thermometer) and lightly whisk.
Uses 100ml whole cow’s milk (or UHT for that distinctive Spanish taste and mouthfeel) · sugar to taste
Step 2: Pour the espresso into a cup and pour over the milk (100ml).
Uses 100ml whole cow’s milk (or UHT for that distinctive Spanish taste and mouthfeel) · 100ml strong espresso best made with freshly ground beans