Homemade Cappuccino with Silky Foam
Espresso + steamed milk + velvety microfoam in 5 minutes. Serve with a biscuit for the full café experience.
- Total time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 1
- Calories
- 85
- Protein
- 4g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Pour cold milk into a metal frothing pitcher (or tall glass), filling it no more than one-third full.
Step 2
Insert a steam wand (or use a milk frother) and submerge the tip just below the surface until milk is hot and foamy, ~60 seconds.
Step 3
Brew 1 shot of espresso into a cappuccino cup (or small mug).
Step 4
Pour steamed milk into the espresso, holding back the foam with a spoon, filling the cup about two-thirds full.
Step 5
Top with a layer of microfoam (about 0.5 inch) and dust lightly with cocoa powder if desired.
Step 6
Serve immediately with a biscotti or cookie on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- espresso machine or stovetop moka pot
- metal frothing pitcher (or tall glass + milk frother)
- steam wand (or electric milk frother)
- cappuccino cup or small mug (6–8 oz)
- small spoon (for holding back foam)
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