Description
This creamy espresso drink combines flavor of fresh espresso with the smoothness of half-and-half. Perfect for coffee lovers who enjoy a luxurious, velvety texture, this drink can be customized with sweeteners and flavor syrups to suit your taste.
Ingredients
- Fresh espresso (1–2 shots) – Use your favorite coffee beans for the best flavor
- ¾ cup half-and-half (A 50/50 blend of whole milk and heavy cream)
- Optional sweetener, to taste (Sugar, honey, agave, or sugar-free alternatives)
- Optional flavor syrups (Vanilla, hazelnut, caramel, or seasonal flavors)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, heat ¾ cup of half-and-half over medium heat until it begins to steam. Be careful not to let it boil.
- Pour the brewed espresso into your favorite coffee mug, then slowly add the steamed half-and-half. Stir gently to combine.
- If desired, add your sweetener of choice to taste. Stir well to dissolve.
- For a flavored coffee drink, add a few drops of your favorite syrup, such as vanilla, hazelnut, caramel, or any seasonal flavor you like. Stir to combine.
- Enjoy your creamy espresso drink immediately, and garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon or cocoa powder for an extra touch.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, substitute the half-and-half with your preferred dairy-free milk, such as oat milk, almond milk, or coconut milk.
- For a sweeter flavor, try using sweetened condensed milk in place of half-and-half.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drink
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
