Jul 14 2026

Macciato Recipe

Time15m
Serves1

Make Macciato 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

Toppings

Method

Preparing Espresso

  1. 1

    Brew Espresso

    Using an espresso machine, brew 2 shots of espresso into a small cup.

  2. 2

    Add Water

    Add 60 ml of hot water to the brewed espresso to dilute it slightly, if desired.

Frothing Milk

  1. 3

    Heat Milk

    In a small saucepan, heat 150 ml of whole milk over medium heat until it begins to steam but not boil.

  2. 4

    Froth Milk

    Use a milk frother or whisk to froth the heated milk until it becomes creamy and doubles in volume.

  3. 5

    Sweeten Milk

    Add 1 tsp of sugar to the frothed milk and stir gently to combine.

Assembling the Macciato

  1. 6

    Combine Ingredients

    In a serving glass, pour the espresso mixture, then gently spoon the frothed milk over the top.

  2. 7

    Add Toppings

    Sprinkle 1 tsp of cocoa powder on top and drizzle caramel sauce as desired.

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