Jul 14 2026

Cappuccino Recipe

Time15m
Serves1

Make Cappuccino Recipe in just 15m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Coffee

Milk

Toppings

Method

Preparation of Espresso

  1. 1

    Brew the Espresso

    Begin by brewing a shot of espresso using an espresso machine. Use 2 tablespoons of finely ground coffee in the portafilter and tamp it down firmly. Brew the espresso until you have a single shot (approximately 1 ounce).

Frothing the Milk

  1. 2

    Froth the Milk

    Pour 1 cup of milk into a frothing pitcher. Heat the milk on the stove or in a microwave until hot but not boiling. Use a milk frother or steam wand to froth the milk until it doubles in volume and has a velvety texture.

Assembling the Cappuccino

  1. 3

    Combine Espresso and Milk

    In a coffee cup, pour the brewed shot of espresso. Slowly add the frothed milk on top of the espresso, aiming for a 1:1:1 ratio of espresso, steamed milk, and milk foam.

  2. 4

    Add Toppings

    Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of cocoa powder on top of the frothed milk. Add sugar to taste, stirring gently if desired.

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