Jul 14 2026
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Café Con Leche Recipe

Inspired by CHICA Miami
Time20m
Serves2

Make Café Con Leche Recipe in just 20m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Coffee Base

Milk Mixture

Method

Prepare Coffee

  1. 1

    Boil Water

    In a medium-sized pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over high heat.

  2. 2

    Brew Coffee

    Once the water is boiling, remove it from the heat and add 0.5 cups of coarse ground coffee. Stir gently and let it steep for about 4-5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Strain Coffee

    Using a fine mesh strainer or a coffee filter, strain the coffee into a large coffee pot or pitcher, discarding the grounds.

Prepare Milk Mixture

  1. 4

    Heat Milk

    In a separate saucepan, heat 1 cup of whole milk over medium heat until it's hot but not boiling. Stir occasionally to avoid scorching.

  2. 5

    Add Sugar and Vanilla

    Once the milk is heated, add 2 tablespoons of sugar and 0.5 teaspoons of vanilla extract. Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved.

Combine and Serve

  1. 6

    Mix Coffee and Milk

    In a coffee mug, pour the brewed coffee and then add the hot milk mixture. Adjust the ratio according to your taste preference.

  2. 7

    Garnish and Enjoy

    Optionally, sprinkle a pinch of cinnamon or cocoa powder on top for additional flavor. Serve hot and enjoy your Café Con Leche!

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