Cafe Au Lait Recipe

Time15m

Serves2

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

Was this page helpful?

Help improve this recipe for others.

Send this recipe to your inbox.

We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.

Ingredients

Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

1
Measure Coffee
Measure out 0.5 cups of freshly ground coffee beans.
2
Boil Water
Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a kettle.
3
Brew Coffee
Once the water is boiling, pour it over the ground coffee in a coffee maker or a French press. Allow it to steep for about 4-5 minutes.

4
Heat Milk
In a small saucepan, heat 1 cup of whole milk over medium heat until it is steaming but not boiling.
5
Whisk Milk
Use a whisk or a milk frother to froth the milk until it is light and airy.
6
Add Sugar
Add sugar to the milk according to your taste and stir until dissolved.

7
Mix Coffee and Milk
In a large cup or bowl, combine the brewed coffee and the frothed milk in a 1:1 ratio. Adjust the amount of coffee or milk according to your preference.
8
Serve
Serve the café au lait immediately while hot, optionally garnished with a sprinkle of cocoa powder or cinnamon on top.