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Homemade Recipe Café Con Leche

Ilona
Elevate your coffee routine! Our homemade Café Con Leche recipe is your simple guide to crafting a luscious, velvety cup that's better than any café.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Beverage
Cuisine Latin American
Servings 1
Calories 120 kcal

Equipment

  • Saucepan (2x)
  • Cloth strainer (colador de tela) or fine mesh sieve
  • Wooden spoon or stirrer
  • Carafe or heat-safe cup
  • Mug for serving

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons ground coffee
  • 1 cup whole milk (or milk of choice)
  • 1–2 teaspoons sugar
  • cinnamon (as desired)

Instructions
 

  • Brew the Coffee Base
    In a small saucepan, bring 1/2 cup of water to a gentle boil. Add 2 tablespoons of ground coffee (e.g., Café Bustelo or your preferred brand). Stir well to combine and simmer for about 1 minute.
    how to make cafe con leche - Brew the Coffee Base
  • Strain the Coffee
    Remove the saucepan from heat. Carefully pour the brewed coffee through a cloth strainer (colador de tela) into a carafe or heat-safe cup to remove the grounds.
  • Heat the Milk
    In a separate saucepan, pour in 1 cup of milk. Place over medium-low heat and stir continuously to prevent scalding. Heat until warm and steaming, but not boiling.
    how to make cafe con leche - Heat the Milk
  • Combine Coffee and Milk
    While the milk is still on the stove, slowly pour the strained coffee into the milk. Continue stirring for even mixing and a creamy consistency.
    how to make cafe con leche - Combine Coffee and Milk
  • Sweeten and Serve
    Remove from heat. Add 1–2 teaspoons of sugar, or adjust to taste. Pour into your favorite mug and enjoy your smooth, homemade Café con Leche!
    how to make cafe con leche - Sweeten and Serve
Keyword Café con Leche, coffee with milk, homemade café, Mexican Coffee Recipes