Latte Recipe
Italian · Beverage · 7 min total
A creamy, espresso-based Italian coffee drink with steamed milk and a light layer of foam. This recipe shows you how to make a café-quality latte at home.
2
min prep
min prep
5
min cook
min cook
1
servings
servings
120
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 1 shot (1 oz) freshly brewed espresso
- 6 oz whole milk (or milk of choice)
- Sugar or sweetener to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Brew a single shot of espresso (about 1 oz) into a large coffee cup or latte glass.
- Pour the milk into a small saucepan and heat over medium heat until steaming but not boiling, about 150°F (65°C). Alternatively, steam the milk using an espresso machine steam wand.
- Froth the heated milk using a milk frother, whisk, or by vigorously shaking in a sealed jar until it doubles in volume and has a creamy microfoam.
- Pour the frothed milk over the espresso, holding back the foam with a spoon. Spoon the remaining foam on top.
- If desired, add sugar or sweetener to taste and stir gently. Serve immediately.
Tips
- For a stronger coffee flavor, use a double shot of espresso.
- Non-dairy milks like oat or almond work well but may produce less foam.
- To create latte art, pour the milk in a steady stream and finish with a wiggle.
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