Café Cappuccino
Espresso topped with silky steamed milk and a thin layer of velvety foam — the classic Italian coffee that takes 5 minutes flat. Serve alongside a buttery pastry for the full café experience.
- Total time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 1
- Calories
- 120
- Protein
- 8g
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Ingredients
- 1 shot (1 oz) espresso
- 8 oz whole milk
- ½ tsp (optional) honey or sugar
- 1 piece pastry (croissant, biscotti, or cornetto)
Instructions
- 1
Pull one shot of espresso into a ceramic cup or mug.
- 2
Steam 8 oz of whole milk with a steam wand until it reaches 150°F and froths slightly.
- 3
Pour the steamed milk into the espresso, holding back the foam with a spoon.
- 4
Top with a thin layer of milk foam, about 1/4 inch thick.
- 5
Serve immediately with a pastry on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- espresso machine with steam wand
- ceramic coffee cup or mug (8-10 oz)
- spoon
- milk pitcher or steaming pitcher
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