This Spanish latte is a slightly sweetened but bold espresso-based drink. It is made with espresso, heated milk and sweetened condensed milk. This coffee drink is a great way to kickstart your morning!
About the Recipe
Spanish lattes are similar to Vietnamese coffee and a Havana latte, and you'll frequently hear them interchanged. All versions have shots of espresso or coffee, sweetened condensed milk, and milk. It's sweeter than classic latte. It's perfect for latte lovers and coffee lovers alike!
The best part about this drink is that it's so easy to make your own version at home. It's great if you have an espresso machine and a milk steamer, but if not, you can also make this drink with coffee and warmed milk on the stove.
Add this latte to your coffee drink rotation and you won’t be disappointed. I like that this drink is sweetened just right so you still taste the flavorful espresso. This is delicious paired with a sweet dessert after dinner or with a light pastry for breakfast.
You can enjoy this drink as a hot regular latte or make an iced Spanish latte! It's delicious both ways. It has a creamy texture and delicious flavor that's a great option for changing up your coffee drink!
If you are looking for more coffee recipes, check out our: Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte, Iced Blueberry Matcha Latte or Iced Matcha Chai Latte.
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Why You Will Love This Recipe
Delicious- This latte is perfectly sweetened and quite delicious. The sweetened condensed milk adds just the right amount of sweetness to this warm latte allowing the flavor of the espresso to shine through!
Approachable - This spanish latte can easily be made at home and is not something that only your favorite barista can whip up. Anyone can make this recipe even though making a latte seems like a complicated task! You can simply heat your milk in a saucepan and add it to your espresso. It is super simple and only has three ingredients!
Save money - If you are looking to save yourself some money, then making your own latte at home is the way to go! It’s going to cost you quite a bit less than stopping at your favorite coffee shop every morning!
Ingredients
Here are the ingredients you will need for this simple recipe:
- Espresso: You will need one espresso shot.
- Milk: Use any type of milk. Regular milk, almond milk, or oat milk are great options.
- Sweetened condensed milk
Directions
Let's make this delicious coffee recipe together!
Step 1: In a small saucepan, heat milk over medium heat until warmed.
Step 2: Add the espresso to a coffee mug and top with the hot milk. If making an iced latte, do not heat the milk.
Step 3: Top the milk with the sweetened condensed milk, stir and enjoy!
Expert Tips and Tricks
Here are some expert tips to make the best Spanish latte:
Use a milk steamer - If you have the option, use a milk steamer to heat your milk.
Make it a cocktail - Turn this into a cocktail by adding the ingredients and a shot of vodka to a shaker with ice. Shake and pour into a martini glass. Enjoy!
Kick it up a notch - Add an extra shot of espresso to give your drink a bit more caffeine.
Sweeten it up - Make this traditional Spanish latte sweeter by adding a bit of brown sugar to the drink.
Kitchen Equipment
Here is some kitchen equipment you will need for the perfect Spanish latte. You can find all of these products on Amazon.
Saucepan - You will use a small saucepan to heat the milk.
Coffee mug - A great coffee mug makes all the difference. I like these and think they would be perfect for this recipe.
Espresso Machine - I have this espresso machine and absolutely love it! Another great affordable option is a moka pot, which makes great espresso!
Recipe Substitutions/Variations
Here are some common recipe substitutions and variations for this simple Spanish latte recipe.
Milk - Feel free to use any milk or milk substitute for this recipe. Some great options would be whole milk, oat milk, coconut milk or almond milk.
Espresso - If you don’t have an espresso machine, you can just use freshly brewed coffee from a French press or coffee machine. Since you are combining it with milk, you could make it extra strong so you don’t lose that strong coffee flavor!
What To Serve With
Here are some recipes to serve alongside this coffee drink:
Browned Butter Sour Cream Crumb Cake - This browned butter sour cream crumb cake is moist, flavorful, and delicious! This easy recipe is perfect for breakfast, dinner, or a snack.
Easy Cheesecake with Fresh Figs - It's a simple, easy cheesecake topped with fresh figs and fig syrup.
Strawberry Galette - A flaky, buttery crust with a sweet strawberry filling.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. An espresso machine is not essential for this recipe. You can substitute strong brewed coffee for the espresso and it will be just as good!
Espresso is just coffee ground and prepared in a certain way. It is ground finer than coffee typically is which makes it thicker and it has a more intense coffee flavor.
A Spanish latte is an espresso drink made with milk and sweetened condensed milk. It is slightly sweeter than a traditional latte.
Recipe Storage and Reheating
This latte recipe is going to be best when made fresh and consumed right away. Here are storage and reheating instructions, if needed.
Refrigerator Storage: Store in an airtight container and reheat as instructed below.
Reheating Instructions: The best way to reheat this recipe is to heat in a saucepan over medium heat until heated through.
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Spanish Latte
Ingredients
- 1 shot Espresso
- ½ cup milk any kind
- 2 teaspoons sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
- Heat milk in a small saucepan or heat with a milk steamer.
- Add espresso to a coffee mug. Top with milk, then top with sweetened condensed milk. Stir and enjoy.
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