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Spanish latte

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A latte sweetened with condensed milk: espresso, a spoonful or two of condensed milk and steamed (or cold) milk. Despite the name, it is a modern café drink, not a traditional Spanish one.

Spanish latte is an International hot drink, ready in about 4 minutes and made with espresso, sweetened condensed milk and milk. It serves 1 and is rated easy to cook.

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Iced coffee latte in crystal glass with metal straw next to measuring cup on wooden surface.
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Prep
2 min
Cook
2 min
Total
4 min
Serves
1
Level
Easy
Calories
207

Ingredients

1 cup (about 240 ml)

Equipment

Method

  1. Step 1

    Spoon the condensed milk (opens in a new tab) into a warmed cup and pull the espresso (opens in a new tab) onto it. Stir until smooth.

  2. Step 2

    Steam the 180 ml milk (opens in a new tab) to 60–65 °C — hot to touch but not boiling — letting in a little air at the start for a silky microfoam.

    Food safety: Steam wands and freshly steamed milk are scalding: purge the wand away from your hand and wipe it straight after use.

  3. Step 3

    Pour the milk (opens in a new tab) into the sweet espresso (opens in a new tab) and serve. For iced: stir the espresso and condensed milk (opens in a new tab), then pour over ice with cold milk.

    • 1 min

About this dish

Origin
Not attributed to one place · Origin uncertainThe name's origin is unclear; the drink is especially popular in Gulf and South-East Asian cafés. Spain's café bombón is a related idea.Also popular in Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Philippines, Malaysia
Dish
Breakfast · Snack · Hot drinks · Cold drinks
Cooking method
Steamed
Taste
sweet, creamy, bitter
Diet
Vegetarian (lacto-ovo) · No gluten ingredients · No nut ingredients
All labelsVegetarian (lacto-ovo) · Eggetarian · Lacto-vegetarian · Pescatarian · Flexitarian-friendly · No gluten ingredients · Egg-free · No nut ingredients · Alcohol-free · Pork-free · Beef-free · Low-sodium
Worked out from the ingredients. How labels work
Good for
Everyday
Cook more with
Espresso · Sweetened condensed milk · Milk
Techniques
Steaming

Allergens

  • Contains: Milkfrom sweetened condensed milk, milk

Based on typical versions of these ingredients and not verified allergen-free. Brands differ and cross-contact happens, so always check labels. For severe allergies, follow your clinician’s advice.

Nutrition

207 kcal per serving

Calculated

1 serving ≈ 250 g · recipe makes 1

Where the energy comes from

  • Protein 15%
  • Carbohydrate 48%
  • Fat 37%
Nutrition per serving and per 100 g
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g*
Energy207 kcal83 kcal
Protein8.1 g3.3 g
Carbohydrate24.9 g10 g
Net carbohydrate24.9 g10 g
Sugars24.8 g9.9 g
Added sugars——
Fibre0 g0 g
Fat8.6 g3.4 g
Saturated fat5 g2 g
Trans fat——
Cholesterol28 mg11 mg
Sodium121 mg48 mg
Salt equivalent0.3 g0.1 g
Vitamins & minerals per serving
Potassium
391 mg
Calcium
291 mg
Iron
0.2 mg
Magnesium
55 mg
Vitamin A (RAE)
106 µg
Vitamin C
1 mg
Vitamin D
2.5 µg
Vitamin B12
1 µg
Folate (DFE)
13 µg

How these numbers were made

  • Calculated from USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy) per-100 g values and the listed quantities.
  • *Per 100 g of combined raw ingredients; the cooked dish may weigh more or less.
  • Optional ingredients are not included: ice.
  • “—” means the value isn’t known for enough of the ingredients; it is never zero by default.
  • Values are estimates for guidance, not for medical dosing. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. fdc.nal.usda.gov.

Good to know

Tips

  • Condensed milk is already very sweet: start with 1 tbsp.

Storage

  • Make to order and drink straight away; milk foam collapses and coffee loses its aroma within minutes.

Original editorial recipe · FriendsPantry editorial · Not yet independently reviewed · Added · Updated

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Main ingredient

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