The Spanish latte combines the tradition of Spanish latte with sweet touches of vanilla and cinnamon that have conquered Middle Eastern coffee shops. His comforting profile made him a global trend on social networks. It is the perfect bridge between specialty coffee and flavored drink.
Mediterranean
spanish latte
Homemade Spanish latte with espresso, foamed milk, vanilla and cinnamon.
- Spain
- Starter
- Vegetarian
- Light
- Low fat
- easy
8 min
Tiempo de Preparación
1
Servings
Nutrición por ración
- Calories 165 kcal
- Protein 7 g
- Fiber 0 g
- Carbohydrates 18 g
- Fat 7 g
- Sodium 110 mg
Story behind the dish
Preparation
Spanish latte is a preparation from Spain with easy difficulty. Reserve about 13 minutes in total (8 for mise en place and preparation, 5 for cooking). Follow the 7 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.
Before you start
- Have ready: 30 ml of freshly made espresso.
- Have ready: 200 ml of whole milk.
- Have ready: 1 teaspoon of brown sugar.
- Have ready: 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Have ready: 1 pinch of ground cinnamon.
- Salt, oil and spices measured and within reach.
- Clean utensils, board and clear work surface.
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Heat the milk in a saucepan without boiling until it smokes and forms…
Heat the milk in a saucepan without boiling until it smokes and forms a soft microfoam.
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Prepare double espresso in a coffee maker or moka pot and pour into a large cup…
Prepare double espresso in a coffee or moka pot and pour into a large preheated mug.
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Dissolve brown sugar
Dissolve brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon and salt in the hot milk. Taste before serving: the balance between salt, acidity and fat defines the final result.
Taste before serving: the balance between salt, acidity and fat defines the final result
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Pour the foamed milk over the espresso in a slow circular motion
Pour the foamed milk over the espresso in a slow circular motion.
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Top with a spoonful of dense foam and sprinkle cinnamon
Top with a spoonful of dense foam and sprinkle with cinnamon.
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Serve hot with speculoos cookies or cold version over ice.
Serve hot with speculoos cookies or cold version over ice.
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Stir lightly to integrate sweetness and spicy aroma
Stir lightly to integrate sweetness and spicy aroma.
Chef's tips
- Test for salt and doneness before serving; the last adjustment makes the difference.
- Use fresh and seasonal ingredients: the quality of the product is noticeable in the final result.
Variations
- Cold version with ice and condensed milk.
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