This easy cortado recipe pairs equal parts of espresso and scalded milk for a silky, full-flavored coffee drink with a soothing finish. Perfect for coffee lovers who desire strong flavor without the bitterness, it’s a quick and delightful café favorite!
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Cortado Recipe
Description
This easy cortado recipe pairs equal parts of espresso and scalded milk for a silky, full-flavored coffee drink with a soothing finish. Perfect for coffee lovers who desire strong flavor without the bitterness, it's a quick and delightful café favorite!
Ingredients
Instructions
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- Begin by brewing a shot of espresso. If you have an espresso machine, ensure that your equipment is clean and the coffee grounds are fresh and finely ground.
- Take the milk and pour it into a pitcher or a small metal container suitable for frothing. Heat the milk to around 140°F (60°C).
- Once heated, froth the milk using a milk frother or a steam wand until you achieve a velvety microfoam texture.
- Gently pour the freshly brewed espresso into your cup, filling it up to about 1/3 or 1/2 of the cup. The remaining space will be filled with milk.
- Last, carefully pour the frothed milk into the cup, allowing it to mix with the espresso. Warm the milk, but not too hot, so that the microfoam can create a smooth, creamy texture on top of the espresso.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 39kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 2g4%
- Saturated Fat 1g5%
- Cholesterol 7mg3%
- Sodium 27mg2%
- Potassium 126mg4%
- Total Carbohydrate 3g1%
- Sugars 3g
- Protein 2g4%
- Vitamin A 99 IU
- Vitamin C 0.1 mg
- Calcium 76 mg
- Iron 0.04 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
- While whole milk is best for its foaming properties, you can use a different percentage of dairy milk or a milk alternative if needed.
- If you want to sweeten your cortado, I would recommend simple syrup or honey.
