Churro Spiced Cafe con Leche with Dulce de Leche Drizzle
A cozy Spanish coffee with warm churro spices and sweet dulce de leche drizzle
March 5, 2025
Love churros and coffee? This Churro Spiced Cafe con Leche combines the beloved flavors of Spanish churros - warm cinnamon, sugar, and vanilla - with rich, creamy coffee. The dulce de leche drizzle adds a delicious caramel sweetness that makes every sip feel like a treat!
This coffee drink is surprisingly simple to make at home. Using a dark roast coffee as your base, the churro spice blend and steamed milk create that authentic Spanish café experience. Perfect for slow weekend mornings or as an afternoon pick-me-up with friends.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Get ready to fall in love with this Spanish-inspired coffee treat!
- Perfect blend of coffee and classic churro flavors
- Super easy to make with simple ingredients
- Customizable sweetness level
- Great for entertaining or weekend brunch
Churro Spiced Cafe con Leche with Dulce de Leche Drizzle
A cozy Spanish coffee with warm churro spices and sweet dulce de leche drizzle
Churro Coffee, Spanish Coffee, Cafe con Leche, Dulce de Leche Coffee, Hot Coffee, Spiced Coffee
Equipment
- Coffee maker or French press
- Saucepan
- Whisk
- Measuring spoons
- Large mugs
Ingredients
- 2 cups dark roast coffee, freshly brewed
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 tablespoons dulce de leche
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- Whipped cream for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Mix cinnamon, nutmeg, and sugar to create the churro spice blend
- Brew the dark roast coffee
- Heat milk in a saucepan over medium heat until steaming, whisking to create foam
- Stir vanilla extract into the hot coffee
- Divide coffee between two mugs, add the churro spice blend
- Pour the steamed milk over the coffee, holding back the foam with a spoon
- Top with milk foam
- Drizzle with warmed dulce de leche
- Sprinkle with additional churro spice blend if desired
Pro Tips
- Use a dark roast coffee for the most authentic Spanish flavor
- Warm your milk slowly to create the best foam texture
- Make extra churro spice mix to keep on hand for future drinks
- Warm the dulce de leche slightly for easier drizzling
Calories: 245kcal, Carbohydrates: 32g, Protein: 8g, Fat: 10g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Cholesterol: 35mg, Sodium: 115mg, Potassium: 375mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 28g, Calcium: 285mg, Iron: 1mg
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Summary
Cook Time:
PT10M
Servings:
2 servings
Total Time:
PT15M
Prep. Time:
PT5M
