How to Make a Perfect Spanish Latte: A Step-by-Step Recipe
This indulgent recipe Spanish Latte combines bold coffee flavors with velvety smooth textures, making it a delightful treat.
Equipment
- Cup (for serving)
- Teaspoon (for measuring instant coffee)
- Measuring spoons (for sweetened condensed milk)
- Small mixing bowl or mug (for mixing coffee concentrate)
- Milk frother (or whisk if you don’t have a frother)
- Saucepan or microwave-safe container (for heating milk)
- Spoon (for stirring condensed milk into coffee)
- Cinnamon shaker (optional, for garnish)
Ingredients
- 4 tsp instant coffee
- 8 tbsp hot water
- 2 cups milk
- 6 tbsp sweetened condensed milk
- Cinnamon (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Start by creating a strong coffee concentrate. This is the base of your Spanish latte.Here’s how to do it for two servings:Measure 4 teaspoons of instant coffee.Add 8 tablespoons of hot water (or 1/2 cup) and stir to dissolve the coffee.Your coffee concentrate is now ready for two servings!
- Next, sweeten your coffee concentrate with condensed milk to give the latte its unique flavor.Here’s how to do it:For a sweeter taste, you can adjust by adding more condensed milk.Pour 2 cups of prepared coffee concentrate into two glasses (1 cup per serving).Add 6 tablespoons of sweetened condensed milk (3 tablespoons per serving).Stir well until the milk is fully mixed in.For a sweeter taste, you can adjust by adding more condensed milk.
- The milk adds creaminess to your Spanish latte. Heating and frothing it properly enhances the drink.Follow these steps for two servings:Pour 2 cups of milk (dairy or non-dairy) into a small saucepan.Heat the milk over medium heat. Be careful not to let it boil.Once hot, remove it from heat.Use a frother to froth the milk until it becomes creamy and foamy.(If you don’t have a frother, you can use a whisk or shake the milk in a jar. Just make sure it gets nice and frothy. )For a richer taste, consider using whole milk or oat milk. These options will create a creamier texture.
- Now it's time to combine the coffee and milk. This step brings everything together.Here’s how to do it for two servings:Take your sweetened coffee concentrate (2 cups total for two servings).Slowly pour the frothed milk (2 cups total for two servings) over the coffee.Once the cup is full, spoon the foam on top.
Notes
For a beautiful finish, consider garnishing your latte:
- Sprinkle cinnamon on top for extra flavor.
- Drizzle a bit of condensed milk over the foam for added sweetness.
- Add a few cocoa powder sprinkles for a chocolate touch.