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Tall glass of layered latte macchiato with creamy foam served on a cafe saucer

Latte Macchiato

A latte macchiato is a deliciously layered coffee drink made with espresso and frothy milk. Perfect for home baristas, this recipe lets you create a café-quality drink right in your kitchen.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Course: beverage
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 shot of espresso about 1 ounce
  • 8 ounces of whole milk
  • Optional: flavored syrups vanilla, caramel, hazelnut

Method
 

Prepare the Espresso
  1. Pull a shot of espresso using an espresso machine or Moka pot. Freshly ground beans work best.
Heat the Milk
  1. Warm the milk over the stove or in the microwave until steaming but not boiling.
Froth the Milk
  1. If using flavored syrup, add it to the milk now. Use a milk frother to create a light, airy foam. If you don’t have a frother, a whisk works too.
Layer the Milk
  1. Pour the steamed milk into a glass, holding back the foam with a spoon. Then, add the foam on top of the steamed milk.
Add the Espresso
  1. Slowly pour the espresso over the milk and foam, creating distinct layers. If you prefer, drizzle flavored syrup over the top instead of stirring it into the milk.

Notes

For a flavored latte macchiato, add syrup to the milk before frothing or drizzle it on top. Using whole milk yields the best foam, but barista-style oat milk is a great dairy-free alternative.