Churro-Spiced French Press with Dulce de Leche
A cozy coffee treat with warm cinnamon-sugar and rich dulce de leche swirls
March 8, 2025
Love churros and coffee? This Churro-Spiced French Press combines the beloved flavors of Mexican churros with smooth coffee for a drink that'll make your morning extra special. The warm cinnamon-sugar blend and creamy dulce de leche create a perfect balance of sweet and spicy notes.
This coffee is super simple to whip up at home. Using a medium-dark roast coffee in your French press creates the perfect base for the churro spices. The dulce de leche melts right in, making it extra creamy. It's perfect for weekend brunches or whenever you need a sweet coffee pick-me-up!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Get ready to fall in love with this Mexican-inspired coffee treat!
- Perfect blend of cinnamon-sugar and coffee
- Super easy to make at home
- Customizable sweetness level
- Great for entertaining guests
Churro-Spiced French Press with Dulce de Leche
A cozy coffee treat with warm cinnamon-sugar and rich dulce de leche swirls
Churro Coffee, French Press Coffee, Mexican Coffee, Dulce de Leche Coffee, Cinnamon Coffee, Hot Coffee
Equipment
- French press
- Coffee grinder
- Kettle
- Small bowl for spice mix
- Measuring spoons
- Serving cups
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons medium-dark roast coffee beans, coarsely ground
- 2 cups hot water (200°F)
- 2 tablespoons dulce de leche
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- Pinch of salt
- Whipped cream for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Mix cinnamon, sugar, and salt in a small bowl to create the churro spice blend
- Grind coffee beans to a coarse consistency
- Add ground coffee to French press
- Pour hot water over grounds and stir gently
- Place plunger on top and let steep for 4 minutes
- Slowly press plunger down
- Add 1 tablespoon dulce de leche to each cup
- Pour hot coffee over dulce de leche and stir until dissolved
- Sprinkle churro spice blend on top
- Top with whipped cream and additional churro spice if desired
Pro Tips
- Use a medium-dark roast coffee for the best flavor balance
- Warm your dulce de leche slightly before adding to help it dissolve better
- Make extra churro spice mix to keep on hand for future drinks
- Pre-warm your coffee cups for the best temperature
Calories: 185kcal, Carbohydrates: 32g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Cholesterol: 15mg, Sodium: 85mg, Potassium: 125mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 28g, Calcium: 95mg, Iron: 0.5mg
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Summary
Cook Time:
PT4M
Servings:
2 servings
Total Time:
PT9M
Prep. Time:
PT5M
