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A perfectly brewed Cortadito Recipe, topped with a layer of frothy foam and a hint of cinnamon for extra flavor, served in a glass cup.

Cortadito

A rich, creamy, and sweet Cuban coffee that brings warmth and joy to your day.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: Cuban
Calories: 146
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup filtered water For brewing the coffee
  • 3 tablespoons ground Cuban coffee For an authentic Cuban flavor preferably freshly ground
  • 4 teaspoons granulated sugar You can use coconut sugar for a different flavor
  • 6 ounces evaporated milk You can substitute with regular milk or oat milk for a lighter option

Method
 

  1. Bring the water to a boil.
  2. Add the ground Cuban coffee to the bottom of the French press.
  3. Pour half of the boiled water over the coffee grounds and let it steep for 1 minute.
  4. Pour the remaining boiling water over the grounds and stir.
  5. Lower the press to just hover over the liquid and let the coffee steep for another 4 minutes.
  6. While the coffee is brewing, heat the evaporated milk in a saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally.
  7. Add 2 teaspoons of sugar to each mug.
  8. Once the coffee has steeped, press down the French press.
  9. Pour 1 tablespoon of brewed coffee into each mug, and whisk until a smooth paste forms.
  10. Divide the remaining brewed coffee between the mugs, whisking until a slight foam forms.
  11. Pour the warmed evaporated milk into each mug, then stir to combine.
  12. Serve immediately, and enjoy with your favorite pastry.

Nutrition

Serving: 7gCalories: 146kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 6gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 96mgPotassium: 258mgSugar: 17gVitamin A: 203IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 226mgIron: 0.2mg

Notes

This sweet, creamy Cuban coffee is the perfect pick-me-up. Enjoy it with a pastry for a delightful treat!

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