Café con Leche
Esto es un clásico. A café con leche is a simple but delicious warm coffee beverage that's popular throughout Spain and Latin America. It's made by combining strong espresso, sugar and very hot milk in a particular way, explained in this recipe. Try it yourself and join the tradition.
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups water
- 1/3 cup Espresso Ground Coffee
- 1/4 to 1/3 cup sugar
- 3 cups whole milk
Directions
Step 1: Brew espresso
FILL stove-top or electric moka pot with water and coffee according to manufacturer's instructions. Reassemble moka pot. Begin to brew over medium heat.
Step 2: Measure sugar & brewed espresso
PLACE sugar in 2-cup liquid measuring cup or metal pitcher. As soon as espresso begins to brew, pour about ½ tablespoon over the sugar. Return moka pot to heat until espresso is done brewing.
Step 3: Cream the sugar
BEAT the sugar and espresso with a small spoon until the mixture turns into a creamy, pale beige paste and most of the sugar is dissolved (about 1 to 2 minutes).
Step 4: Prep milk & foam
WARM milk in your favorite way until hot but not boiling. Froth milk with a frother, or beat the milk with mixer or whisk, until a thick layer of foam forms on surface. Pour milk into 4 mugs, reserving foam.
Step 5: Finish & serve
POUR brewed espresso gently over the creamed sugar. Stir gently. Pour over milk in mugs. Spoon foam on top and serve immediately. ¡Salud!