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Macciato Recipe

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Dec 15 2025

15m

Serves 1

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

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Ingredients

Coffee Base

Milk Foam

Toppings

Preparation

Preparing Espresso

1. Brew Espresso

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

2. Add Water

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

Frothing Milk

3. Heat Milk

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

4. Froth Milk

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

5. Sweeten Milk

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

Assembling the Macciato

6. Combine Ingredients

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

7. Add Toppings

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

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