New Orleans Style Cafe Au Lait
Transport your taste buds to the vibrant streets of the French Quarter with this authentic New Orleans Style Café au Lait. This classic Southern coffee recipe blends robust, chicory-infused coffee with velvety steamed whole milk for a beautifully smooth and balanced cup that's synonymous with Crescent City mornings. Simple yet indulgent, this 15-minute recipe allows you to customize your brew by adjusting the coffee-to-milk ratio or adding a touch of sweetness with granulated sugar. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon pick-me-up, this iconic beverage captures the warm, comforting essence of a New Orleans café experience right in your kitchen.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup ground coffee (preferably with chicory)
- 4 cups water
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar (optional, to taste)
Instructions
1. In a coffee maker or French press, brew 1 cup of strong coffee using the 1 cup of ground coffee with chicory and 4 cups of water. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for your brewing method.
2. While the coffee is brewing, pour 2 cups of whole milk into a saucepan and heat it over medium-low heat. Do not let it boil; heat it until it is steaming and small bubbles form around the edge of the pan.
3. Optional: If you prefer your Cafe Au Lait to be slightly sweetened, add 2 teaspoons of granulated sugar to the hot milk and stir until fully dissolved.
4. Once the coffee is ready, pour equal parts of the freshly brewed coffee and hot steamed milk into a mug or coffee cup. Adjust the ratio to your personal taste if desired.
5. Stir gently and serve immediately while hot. You may sprinkle a dash of cinnamon on top for an extra layer of flavor if you like.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
379 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.6 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.1 g | 45% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 59 mg | 20% | |
| Sodium | 214 mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.5 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.9 g | ||
| Protein | 18.3 g | 37% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.4 mcg | 27% | |
| Calcium | 705 mg | 54% | |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 1891 mg | 40% | |
*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.
