Café au lait Recipe
French · Beverage · 7 min total
A classic French coffee drink made with equal parts strong brewed coffee and scalded milk, creating a smooth and comforting beverage.
2
min prep
min prep
5
min cook
min cook
1
servings
servings
75
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee (preferably French roast)
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Brew 1/2 cup of strong coffee using your preferred method (drip, French press, or espresso).
- In a small saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until small bubbles form around the edge (do not boil).
- Froth the milk using a whisk or milk frother until frothy.
- Pour the hot coffee into a large mug, then add the hot milk.
- Sprinkle with sugar if desired and serve immediately.
Tips
- For a richer flavor, use a dark roast coffee.
- To make it dairy-free, substitute with oat or almond milk.
- Adjust the coffee-to-milk ratio to taste.
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