Best 8 Cafe Con Leche Recipes
¡Hola! If you're looking for a delicious and authentic taste of Cuban culture, look no further than Café con Leche. This classic Cuban coffee drink is made with a combination of espresso and steamed milk, resulting in a sweet, creamy, and oh-so-satisfying beverage. It's a staple in Cuban households and a popular choice in cafés all across the island. In this article, we bring you not one, but three fantastic recipes for Café con Leche, each with its own unique twist to cater to diverse preferences. Whether you prefer a traditional version, a vegan alternative, or a flavorful spiked version, we've got you covered. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey to Cuba, one sip at a time!
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CAFé CON LECHE
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
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.
CAFE CON LECHE
Provided by Bobby Flay
Time 10m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Bring milk to a simmer in a medium saucepan. Fill large coffee cups halfway with espresso and fill to the top with some of the hot milk. Add sugar, if desired. The ratio of espresso to milk is 1 to 1.;
CUBAN CAFE CON LECHE & TOASTADA CUBANA (CUBAN COFFEE & MILK & CUBAN TOAST)
There is nothing like a hot mug of frothy Cafe con Leche. This is the traditional breakfast coffee that is drunk by all most all Cuban families. Not to be ignored is the traditional Toastada Cubana. (Cuban toast) Fragarant Cuban bread spilt and butterd inside and on the outside then put in a sandwich press to toast for about...
Provided by Juliann Esquivel
Categories Other Breakfast
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. If you have an Expresso coffee maker follow the instructions and make about a half cup of expresso coffee or as it is sometimes called demi-tas coffee. I have also purchased an on the burner expresso coffee maker. Looks like a little coffee pot. They are relatively inexpensive about $8.00 or $10.00. The smaller ones will make 2 demi-tas cups of expresso coffee and the larger will make 4/6 demi-tas cups of expresso. Can be purchased at any Latin food store or grocery also can be purchased in any Italian grocery store.
- 2. After you have made your expresso coffee set aside do not add any sugar, Heat your milk to the point of almost steaming do not boil. Add the few grain of salt stir with a spoon and add all of your expresso coffee. Stir well and then add your sugar about 4 tablespoons. Stir again and taste to see if it is sweet enough for you. Some people don't like it to sweet and other's like it sweet. That's up to your taste. Can be drunk as is or accompanied with hot Cuban toast; or a full breakfast. Enjoy
- 3. Cuban Toast: Split a large loaf of Cuban bread or French or Italian bread horizontally and butter each side. Then close the halfs and butter the outside on both sides. Put into a hot sandwich press, or a George Foreman grill as I do or a panini press, or a hot griddle with a heavy weight to press on top of the toast, such as a cast iron pan. toast about 1 1/2 minutes on each side. When crispy and golden on both sides remove to a dish and cut diagonally. Serve with your hot Cafe con Leche. Delicious; Enjoy
CAFE CON LECHE SHAKE
Steps:
- Place espresso, sweetened condensed milk, whole milk, coffee liqueur, and ice cream in a blender and blend until smooth. Pour into 2 tall glasses and top with a dollop of whipped cream, a few chocolate covered espresso beans, and chocolate shavings.
CAFE CON LECHE MILKSHAKES
A great way to have your ice cream. From Bobby Flay. Simple syrup is equal amounts of sugar and water combined and cooked over medium-low heat until sugar has dissolved and the mixture is clear.
Provided by susie cooks
Categories Dessert
Time 10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine the milk, coffee, ice cream, simple syrup and liqueur in a blender.
- Blend until smooth.
- Pour in tall glasses and top with a few chocolate covered espresso beans.
CAFE CON LECHE, PUERTO RICAN CAFE LATTE
Traditional cafe latte puerto rican style. This is enjoyed as part of breakfast, in which french or italian bread is dipped in the hot coffee. You can add a bit more sugar or coffee to fit your tastes.
Provided by chef FIFI
Categories Beverages
Time 6m
Yield 1-2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan.
- Bring to a boil.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.8, Fat 13.4, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 51.2, Sodium 181.3, Carbohydrate 27.6, Sugar 8.4, Protein 12.7
AUTHENTIC CAFE' CON LECHE (COFFEE WITH MILK)
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
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 ICE CREAM
Make and share this Cafe con leche ice cream recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Tampa Red
Categories Frozen Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Brew the espresso.
- Put brewed espresso into bowl along with other ingredients and mix gently until the condensed milk is incorporated fully.
- Put this mix into the ice cream maker and process for 25 minutes.
- Transfer soft set ice cream to a freezer-appropriate container and freeze at least 1 hour before serving.
Tips:
- Use a good quality coffee. The better the coffee, the better the café con leche will be.
- Use fresh milk. Whole milk will give you the creamiest café con leche, but you can use any type of milk you like.
- Heat the milk slowly. This will help to prevent the milk from scorching.
- Don't boil the milk. Boiling the milk will make it lose its flavor and nutrients.
- Add sugar or sweetener to taste. Café con leche is traditionally served with sugar, but you can also use honey, agave nectar, or another sweetener of your choice.
- Serve the café con leche immediately. Café con leche is best enjoyed when it's fresh.
Conclusion:
Café con leche is a delicious and easy-to-make coffee drink that can be enjoyed any time of day. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a café con leche that is sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy coffee fix, give café con leche a try.
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