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Cafe Au Lait Recipe

Indulge in the rich, creamy delight of authentic Cafe Au Lait! This easy recipe guides you through creating the perfect balance of strong coffee and perfectly heated milk, resulting in a comforting and flavorful beverage. Learn how to achieve that signature velvety texture with our simple frothing technique. Perfect for a cozy morning or an afternoon pick-me-up!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 39.2 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 2.5 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cafe Au Lait

  • 8 ounces freshly brewed strong coffee
  • Water
  • 8 ounces whole milk
  • Sweetener to taste (sugar, honey, maple syrup etc.)

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How to Make Cafe Au Lait

  1. Brew 8 ounces of strong coffee using your preferred method (drip, French press, etc.).
  2. Heat 8 ounces of milk (whole milk recommended for best creaminess) in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it's almost at a boil (small bubbles appear around the edges). Do not boil.
  3. Simultaneously pour the hot milk and brewed coffee into a large mug or heat-resistant glass. For a visually appealing layered effect, pour the milk in slowly first, followed by the coffee.
  4. Sweeten to taste with sugar, honey, or your preferred sweetener.
  5. (Optional) For an extra-frothy cafe au lait, transfer the hot milk to a blender and blend on high speed for 15-20 seconds before combining with the coffee.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

6g

Carbs

0g

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