Creamy Cafe Au Lait
Immerse yourself in the comforting warmth of a **Creamy Cafe Au Lait**, a classic French-inspired drink that elevates your coffee routine with its silky texture and rich flavor. This simple yet indulgent recipe combines freshly brewed coffee and steamed whole milk, creating the perfect harmony of bold and creamy. The option to add a touch of vanilla extract and a hint of sugar allows you to customize it to your preference, making it a versatile treat for mornings or cozy afternoons. With just 10 minutes of prep and cook time, this one-serving delight is effortlessly made using any coffee brewing method and a quick whisk or frother for that luxurious, foamy finish. Serve it piping hot in your favorite mug, and savor every velvety sip of this café-worthy creation.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Freshly brewed coffee
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 1 teaspoon Granulated sugar (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
Brew a fresh cup of coffee using your preferred method (drip, French press, pour-over, etc.). Keep it hot.
In a small saucepan, pour the whole milk and heat it over medium-low heat, stirring gently, until it is warm and steaming. Do not let it come to a boil.
Use a frother, whisk, or immersion blender to froth the milk until it becomes creamy and slightly foamy. If you don’t have a frother, simply whisk the milk vigorously by hand.
Pour the hot brewed coffee into a large mug, filling it halfway.
Slowly add the steamed milk to the coffee, pouring it gently to combine the two liquids evenly. You can hold back some of the foam with a spoon and then top the drink with the foam for a decorative touch.
If desired, stir in granulated sugar and vanilla extract to taste.
Serve immediately while hot, and enjoy your creamy Cafe Au Lait!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
174 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.9 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 29 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 98 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.7 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.2 g | ||
| Protein | 8.0 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 304 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 485 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
