3-Minute Handcrafted Cappuccino
Whip up a homemade cappuccino in 3 minutes -- without the expensive machine. Blonde espresso and steamed milk creates a creamy base topped with a rich foam sprinkled with your choice of either cinnamon or cocoa powder. Enjoy with your next breakfast or dessert!
Equipment
- 1 kitchen scale
- 1 tablespoon
- 1 electric kettle optional
- 1 microwave-safe measuring cup
- 1 handheld milk frother
Ingredients
- 1.5 teaspoons espresso instant coffee powder we recommend Nescafe Gold Espresso powder
- 2 ounces hot water
- 4 ounces milk
- 1 pinch ground cinnamon, cocoa powder, or preferred topping optional
Instructions
- Spoon the espresso instant coffee powder into a coffee mug. Place the mug on a kitchen scale and add two ounces of hot water. Stir.
- Pour the milk into a microwave-safe measuring cup and heat until a thermometer reads 140-158 F (50-70 C). Pour half of the milk into the mug in a slow, circular motion.
- Froth the remaining milk in the measuring cup for 5-8 seconds and pour into the mug in a slow, circular motion.
- Sprinkle a pinch of ground cinnamon, cocoa powder, or other desired topping overtop the foam.