Vanilla Almond Café Con Leche
Craving a comforting coffee with a touch of indulgence? Meet our Vanilla Almond Café Con Leche – a delightful fusion of Spanish tradition and aromatic flavors. This recipe takes the beloved café con leche and elevates it with the sweet, mellow notes of vanilla and the rich, nutty essence of almond.
We use a medium-dark roast coffee, freshly ground to a medium-fine consistency, perfect for creating a robust espresso base. The coffee is then blended with steamed milk infused with vanilla and almond extracts, creating a velvety smooth drink that's both comforting and luxurious. It's the ideal balance of bold coffee flavor and creamy sweetness, perfect for slow mornings or as an afternoon pick-me-up.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Here's why you'll fall head over heels for this Vanilla Almond Café Con Leche:
- Unique flavor profile: The combination of vanilla and almond adds a delightful twist to the traditional café con leche.
- Customizable sweetness: Easily adjust the sweetness to your liking.
- Perfect for any time of day: Enjoy it as a morning boost or an afternoon treat.
- Simple to make: With just a few ingredients, you can create a café-quality drink at home.
- Versatile: Serve it hot for cozy days or over ice for a refreshing summer beverage.
Vanilla Almond Café Con Leche
Equipment
- Espresso machine or coffee maker
- Small saucepan
- Whisk or frother (optional)
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Large mugs
Ingredients
- 4 shots (2 oz each) espresso or 1 cup strong brewed coffee
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- 2-4 tbsp sugar (optional, to taste)
- Ground cinnamon for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Brew the espresso or strong coffee using your preferred method.
- In a small saucepan, combine milk, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until steaming but not boiling.
- If desired, add sugar to the milk mixture and stir until dissolved.
- Divide the brewed coffee between two large mugs.
- Slowly pour the hot, flavored milk over the coffee in each mug, holding back the foam with a spoon.
- Spoon the remaining foam on top of each drink.
- If desired, sprinkle with a pinch of ground cinnamon for garnish.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your Vanilla Almond Café Con Leche!
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