Jul 14 2026
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Cafe Con Leche Recipe

Inspired by Mr Empanada - St. Petersburg
Time15m
Serves1

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Ingredients

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Coffee Base

Milk

Method

Preparing the Coffee

  1. 1

    Brew the Espresso

    Using an espresso machine, brew 2 shots of espresso and pour them into a large coffee mug.

  2. 2

    Add Sugar

    Stir in 1 tablespoon of sugar into the hot espresso until dissolved.

Preparing the Milk

  1. 3

    Heat the Milk

    In a small saucepan, heat 1 cup of whole milk over medium heat until steaming but not boiling.

  2. 4

    Froth the Milk

    Remove the milk from heat and use a milk frother or whisk to froth the milk until it is light and airy.

Combining the Ingredients

  1. 5

    Combine Espresso and Milk

    Pour the frothed milk over the sweetened espresso in the coffee mug, filling it to your desired level.

  2. 6

    Serve

    Serve immediately while hot. Optionally, sprinkle a little cinnamon on top for extra flavor.

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