Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of the holiday season with this delicious Holiday Spiced Café Au Lait recipe. A perfect blend of coffee, warm spices, and creamy milk topped with whipped cream, it’s a delightful treat for a chilly day.
Ingredients
Scale
Café Au Lait:
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee or espresso
- 1 cup whole milk (or dairy-free alternative)
Spice Mix:
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
Sweetener and Flavoring:
- 1–2 teaspoons brown sugar or maple syrup (to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Topping:
- Whipped cream and a pinch of extra spices (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Spiced Milk: In a small saucepan, combine the milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and sweetener. Heat over medium-low, whisking occasionally, until warm and steamy but not boiling.
- Finish the Café Au Lait: Remove from heat, stir in the vanilla extract. Brew coffee or espresso, pour into a mug. Froth the spiced milk until foamy, then pour over the coffee.
- Enjoy: Top with whipped cream, sprinkle with spices if desired, and savor the cozy holiday flavor.
Notes
- This drink pairs perfectly with holiday cookies or breakfast pastries.
- Adjust spice levels to your preference.
- To make it extra indulgent, consider adding a splash of eggnog or a cinnamon stick for stirring.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
