Foamed Café Au Lait With Sweet Cream
A luxurious blend of rich coffee and velvety sweet cream, topped with a delicate foam.
Craving a coffee experience that's both indulgent and refined? Look no further than this Foamed Café Au Lait With Sweet Cream. This recipe takes the classic French café au lait to new heights by incorporating a luscious layer of sweet cream and a delicate milk foam topping.
Inspired by Parisian cafés, this drink combines bold, medium-roast coffee with steamed milk and a touch of sweetness. We use freshly ground coffee beans and a French press for authentic flavor, then top it off with a cloud-like foam created using a handheld milk frother. The result? A coffee drink that's both comforting and elegant, perfect for slow mornings or afternoon pick-me-ups.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Here's why you'll fall head over heels for this Foamed Café Au Lait With Sweet Cream:
- Perfect balance: The rich coffee, creamy milk, and sweet cream create a harmonious flavor profile
- Luxurious texture: The combination of silky sweet cream and airy foam adds a delightful mouthfeel
- Customizable: Easily adjust the sweetness or coffee strength to suit your taste
- Impressive presentation: The layered look makes it a showstopper for brunch gatherings or coffee dates
Foamed Café Au Lait With Sweet Cream
A luxurious blend of rich coffee and velvety sweet cream, topped with a delicate foam.
Equipment
- French press
- Coffee grinder
- Saucepan
- Handheld milk frother
- Whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 2 cups medium-roast coffee beans
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Grind coffee beans to a coarse consistency.
- Brew coffee using a French press with 2 cups of hot water (200°F). Let steep for 4 minutes, then press.
- While coffee is brewing, combine heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a small bowl. Whisk until slightly thickened.
- Heat milk in a saucepan until steaming, but not boiling.
- Divide brewed coffee between two large mugs, filling them halfway.
- Add heated milk to each mug, leaving some room at the top.
- Gently pour the sweet cream mixture over the back of a spoon onto the surface of each drink.
- Use a handheld milk frother to create foam with the remaining milk, and spoon it on top of each drink.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your luxurious Foamed Café Au Lait With Sweet Cream!
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