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Café Bombón

A Spanish layered coffee drink with bold espresso and silky sweetened condensed milk. No heat required—just pour, layer, and sip.

Total time
5 min
Servings
1
Calories
180
Protein
4g
Café Bombón
indulgentsimplespanishvegetariancreamysmoothafternooncasual

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Pour sweetened condensed milk into a tall glass or cup.

  2. Step 2

    Brew a shot of espresso or strong coffee and let it cool for 30 seconds.

  3. Step 3

    Slowly pour hot espresso into the glass over the back of a small spoon to create a distinct dark layer on top.

  4. Step 4

    Top with hot milk or water poured slowly over the spoon to add a light-colored layer.

  5. Step 5

    Stir well to blend the layers before drinking, or sip through the strata for the full layered effect.

Tools you’ll need

  • tall glass or coffee cup
  • small spoon
  • espresso machine or stovetop moka pot

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