Best 3 Authentic Cafe Con Leche Coffee With Milk Recipes

**Savor the Authentic Café con Leche: A Symphony of Coffee and Milk**

Café con leche, a beloved beverage with Spanish origins, is an exquisite blend of coffee and steamed milk, capturing the essence of simplicity and harmony. This classic drink is a staple in many cultures, gracing breakfast tables, afternoon breaks, and social gatherings. Its versatility allows for variations in coffee strength, milk type, and additional flavorings, making it a customizable delight. In this comprehensive guide, we present two distinct recipes for café con leche: the traditional version and a delectable iced variant. Embark on a culinary journey as we explore the art of crafting this timeless beverage, ensuring a truly authentic café con leche experience.

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AUTHENTIC CAFE' CON LECHE (COFFEE WITH MILK)

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Posting for ZWT 5 as we zip through Spain so might as well make this educational AND entertaining: Coffee was once believed to cure consumption, dropsy, gout, and smallpox; AND--get this!--when mixed with milk--as in this recipe--coffee was believed to be a CAUSE of leprosy! Oh, no! :rofl: I think we've proved through many years of not-so-scientific daily coffee-drinking that this is not true. Enjoy a cup and rest assured, you will not be leaving any body parts behind when you've sipped the last drop! ("Cooking Up World History" by Marden & Barchers)

Provided by Debber

Categories Beverages

Time 10m

Yield 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 3

Ingredients

6 cups milk
6 teaspoons instant coffee
10 teaspoons sugar

Steps:

Heat milk (saucepan on stove or bowl in microwave) until it boils.
Stir in coffee and sugar.
Serve hot in glass coffee cups.

CAFE CON LECHE RECIPE

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Cafe con leche is a popular espresso drink in Spain. Discover how simple it is to make at home and enjoy a great coffeehouse-style cup of coffee.

Provided by Colleen Graham

Categories Breakfast Beverage Coffee

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

For the Espresso:
2 tablespoons/10 grams coffee (finely ground; or amount needed for pot)
1/2 cup water (or amount needed for pot)
For Cafe Con Leche:
3 1/2 ounces espresso (brewed)
1/2 cup milk (whole)
Optional: 1/2 teaspoon white granulated sugar (to taste)

Steps:

Gather the ingredients.
Pour hot water into the serving cup to heat it while the coffee's brewing.
In a 3-cup stovetop espresso maker, add finely ground coffee and water according to the manufacturer's instructions. Heat on the stove to brew.
In a small saucepan over low heat, pour the milk and heat gently until it steams and there are small bubbles around the edges. Do not let it boil. Stir occasionally to prevent a film from forming on the top.
When the espresso has brewed, dump the water from the cup. Fill it halfway with freshly brewed espresso.
Slowly pour the steamed milk over the espresso and stir to incorporate. Add sugar to taste. Serve and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 12 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 67 mg, Sugar 6 g, Fat 4 g, ServingSize 1 drink (1 serving), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

CAFé CON LECHE

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A popular Spanish coffee drink, often served at breakfast. The proportions should be equal quantities milk and strong coffee. The ingredients and instructions include making the coffee with a French press, but you can substitute any very strong brewed coffee or espresso. I wouldn't recommend instant coffee or decaf as neither would likely be strong enough. The scalded milk will be sweeter than fresh milk, so keep that in mind when adding sugar. This recipe is from mrbreakfast.com. Times are estimates.

Provided by Halcyon Eve

Categories Beverages

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2/3 cup fresh ground coffee (use a darker roast, such as French roast, for best results)
2 cups boiling water
2 cups whole milk or 2 cups 2% low-fat milk
sugar
ground cinnamon (garnish) (optional)

Steps:

Place coffee in bottom of prewarmed French press. Add boiling water, replace lid (without lowering filter), and allow to brew for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, place milk in a small saucepan. Bring just to boiling point (the first larger bubble breaking on surface), then reduce heat to barely simmering. Simmer gently for a few minutes, stirring occasionally, until coffee is done.
After the 5 minutes are up, depress plunger on press to strain grounds. Divide coffee evenly between 4 mugs. Add hot milk to each cup in equal amounts to coffee.
Sweeten to taste. Garnish with a dash of cinnamon, if desired.

Tips:

For the best results, use freshly ground coffee beans and whole milk.
If you don't have a milk frother, you can heat the milk in a saucepan over medium heat until it is just simmering. Pour the milk into a blender or food processor and blend on high for about 30 seconds, or until it is frothy.
To make a Café Con Leche with a stronger coffee flavor, use a darker roast of coffee beans.
For a sweeter Café Con Leche, add a little bit of sugar or honey to taste.
If you are using flavored coffee beans, be sure to use a flavor that complements the milk. For example, vanilla or chocolate flavored coffee beans would be a good choice.
Serve Café Con Leche immediately after it is made. It is best enjoyed hot.

Conclusion:

Café Con Leche is a delicious and easy-to-make coffee drink that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to start your day or to enjoy a relaxing afternoon break. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a Café Con Leche that is as good as anything you would find in a coffee shop. So next time you are looking for a delicious and satisfying coffee drink, give Café Con Leche a try. You won't be disappointed!