Cafe Con Leche Puerto Rican Cafe Latte Recipe

Experience the rich, authentic taste of Puerto Rico with this Cafe con Leche recipe! This traditional Puerto Rican-style cafe latte is the perfect breakfast treat. Warm, creamy, and subtly sweet, it's traditionally enjoyed with a dunk of crusty French or Italian bread. Customize your sweetness and coffee strength for the ideal morning pick-me-up. Learn how to make this delicious cafe con leche today!

Prep Time 2 mins
Cook Time 6 mins
Calories 279.8 kcal
Protein 25g
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 Cafe Con Leche Puerto Rican Cafe Latte

  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ½ cup freshly brewed strong coffee
  • 1-2 teaspoons sugar (or to taste)
  • slices of French or Italian bread

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How to Make Cafe Con Leche Puerto Rican Cafe Latte

  1. In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of whole milk and ½ cup of freshly brewed strong coffee.
  2. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring gently, until it's steaming and hot but not boiling (about 3-4 minutes). Do not boil.
  3. Pour into your favorite mug. Add 1-2 teaspoons of sugar (or to taste).
  4. Serve immediately with slices of French or Italian bread for dipping. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

33g

Fat

41g

Carbs

9g