**Café con leche** (literally meaning "coffee with milk" in Spanish) is a staple beverage in many Spanish-speaking countries, where it's commonly enjoyed as a breakfast drink. It is a combination of hot coffee and steamed milk, prepared using various methods and showcasing regional variations. This article offers a collection of café con leche recipes that cater to different preferences and dietary requirements. For coffee lovers seeking a classic experience, there's a traditional café con leche recipe that captures the essence of this beloved drink. For those with a sweet tooth, a sweetened version adds a touch of sugar to balance the bitterness of the coffee. To accommodate lactose-intolerant individuals or those following a vegan lifestyle, the article includes a dairy-free café con leche recipe that substitutes milk with plant-based alternatives like almond milk or soy milk. Additionally, a café con hielo recipe offers a refreshing cold variation, perfect for warm weather. With detailed instructions and helpful tips, these recipes will guide you in creating the perfect café con leche to kick-start your day or accompany your favorite pastries.
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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 high-quality coffee beans or ground coffee. Freshly ground coffee beans will produce the best flavor.
- Use whole milk or 2% milk for a richer flavor. You can also use skim milk or almond milk if you prefer.
- Heat the milk slowly over medium heat. Do not boil the milk, as this will scorch it and ruin the flavor.
- Froth the milk using a milk frother or a French press. You can also froth the milk by whisking it vigorously in a saucepan.
- Add sugar or sweetener to taste, if desired.
- Serve the café con leche immediately, topped with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon or nutmeg, if desired.
Conclusion:
Café con leche is a delicious and easy-to-make coffee drink that is perfect for any occasion. It is a popular breakfast beverage in many Spanish-speaking countries, and it is also enjoyed as an afternoon pick-me-up or after-dinner treat. With just a few simple ingredients and a few minutes of your time, you can enjoy a delicious café con leche at home.
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