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Ingredients
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Coffee Base
Milk and Cream
Toppings
Method
Prepare Espresso
- 1
Brew the Espresso
Using an espresso machine, brew 2 shots of espresso into a large coffee mug or cup.
- 2
Add Hot Water
Pour 4 oz of hot water into the mug with the brewed espresso to create an Americano base.
Prepare Milk and Whipped Cream
- 3
Heat the Milk
In a small saucepan, heat 1 cup of whole milk over medium heat until steaming, but do not boil.
- 4
Whip the Cream
In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of heavy whipping cream and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Whip the cream using a hand mixer or whisk until soft peaks form.
Assemble the Cappuccino
- 5
- 6
Top with Whipped Cream
Spoon a generous dollop of the whipped cream on top of the frothed milk.
- 7
Garnish
Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of cocoa powder over the whipped cream and add chocolate shavings on top if desired.