Caf Con Leche Recipe

Start your day the Spanish way with this rich and creamy Cafè con Leche! This classic coffee drink features perfectly balanced proportions of strong, freshly brewed coffee and scalded milk for a luxuriously smooth texture and irresistible flavor. Learn how to make this cafe con leche recipe at home, using a French press for the ultimate coffee experience (though espresso or strong brewed coffee are acceptable substitutes). Enjoy this delightful breakfast beverage – perfect for a cozy morning or a sophisticated brunch!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 74.4 kcal
Protein 7g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Caf Con Leche

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How to Make Caf Con Leche

  1. Preheat your French press by rinsing it with hot water.
  2. Add 60g of whole bean coffee to the preheated French press.
  3. Pour 400ml of freshly boiled water over the coffee grounds. Gently stir once to ensure all grounds are saturated.
  4. Place the lid on the French press, but do not press down the plunger.
  5. Allow the coffee to steep for 4 minutes.
  6. While the coffee steeps, heat the milk. Pour 400ml of whole milk into a small saucepan.
  7. Heat the milk over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it reaches a gentle simmer (small bubbles around the edges).
  8. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, to gently scald the milk. Do not boil.
  9. Once the coffee has steeped, slowly and carefully press the plunger down to separate the grounds from the brewed coffee.
  10. Divide the brewed coffee evenly among four mugs.
  11. Add an equal amount of the scalded milk to each mug of coffee (approximately 100ml each).
  12. Add sugar to taste. Stir well to combine.
  13. Garnish each mug with a dash of ground cinnamon, if desired.
  14. Enjoy your delicious Cafè con Leche immediately!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

24g

Fat

11g

Carbs

1g

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