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 Base

Milk Foam

Garnish

Method

Prepare Espresso

  1. 1

    Brew the Espresso

    Using an espresso machine, brew 2 shots of espresso. Pour the espresso into a large cup.

  2. 2

    Dilute with Water

    Add 30 ml of hot water to the brewed espresso to enhance the flavor, if desired.

Froth the Milk

  1. 3

    Heat the Milk

    In a small saucepan, heat 150 ml of whole milk over medium heat until it’s hot but not boiling.

  2. 4

    Froth the Milk

    Using a milk frother or whisk, froth the heated milk until it doubles in volume and creates a creamy texture.

  3. 5

    Sweeten the Milk

    Add sugar to the frothed milk according to your taste preference and mix well.

  4. 6

    Add Cocoa Powder

    Gently fold in 1 tsp of cocoa powder into the frothed milk until well combined.

Assemble Cappuccino

  1. 7

    Combine Ingredients

    Slowly pour the frothed milk mixture over the espresso in the large cup, allowing the foam to sit atop the coffee.

  2. 8

    Garnish

    Sprinkle ground cinnamon on top of the froth for added flavor and aroma.

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