Latte e Caffè con Biscotti (Milky Coffee with Dipping Biscuits)
Why this recipe works
- Ready in minutes: Strong brewed coffee and gently warmed milk come together quickly, making it well suited to breakfast.
- Easy to adjust: The coffee-to-milk ratio can be changed for a stronger or softer drink without altering the method.
- Classic dipping contrast: Crisp savoiardi soften in the milky coffee while still giving a light biscuit texture.
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Ingredient notes
- Use strong coffee: A robust brew keeps the drink from tasting flat once the milk is added.
- Choose milk for richness: Whole milk gives the roundest flavour and lightest froth, while low-fat milk makes a lighter cup.
- Pick crisp biscuits: Savoiardi work well because they absorb the coffee quickly but still hold their shape for dipping.
Timing notes
- Serve straight away: The drink is at its best while the milk is freshly heated and lightly frothy.
- Simple active preparation: Most of the work is brewing the coffee and warming the milk, so there is no long resting or cooling stage.
Common mistakes
- Boiling the milk: Heat the milk only until steaming; boiling can dull its sweetness and reduce the froth.
- Making it too thin: If the coffee flavour disappears, use less milk next time rather than adding more sugar.
Authenticity notes
- Italian breakfast style: Milky coffee is commonly enjoyed in the morning, often with simple biscuits or sweet baked goods.
- Biscuits for dipping: Serving crisp biscuits alongside the drink is part of the appeal, turning it into a quick, comforting breakfast.
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Ingredients
Instructions
- Brew the coffee strong and keep it hot. Warm your cup by rinsing it with hot water, then tip it out.
- Pour the milk into a small saucepan and heat over medium until steaming and just starting to tremble at the edges, without boiling. Whisk briefly to create a light froth.
- Pour the hot coffee into the warmed cup, then add the hot milk to your preferred strength. Stir in the caster sugar if using, and serve straight away with the savoiardi biscuits for dipping.
Recipe notes
Tips
- For a stronger drink, use a little less milk; for a milder one, add more milk and keep the coffee amount the same.
- Heat the milk gently and avoid boiling, which can give it a cooked flavour and reduce froth.
- If serving to children, reduce the coffee amount and increase the milk, and keep the drink warm rather than very hot.
Substitutions
- Replace Whole milk with Low-fat milk for a lighter drink with less richness.
- Replace Caster sugar with Honey for a rounder sweetness that dissolves easily in hot coffee.
Storage
- Best made and served immediately. If needed, cool quickly and refrigerate for up to 12 hours, then reheat gently in a saucepan until steaming; do not boil.
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Recipe overview
- Servings: 1 cups
- Total time: 8min (8min active)
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cuisine: Italian
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Allergens:
Eggs Gluten Milk Wheat
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