Cafe noisette: easy to make and intensely satisfying.
An unforgettable experience, with the depth of an espresso tempered by the faintest suggestion of rich and creamy milk.
Equipment
- 1 coffee maker or espresso machine
- 1 blender or frother
- 1 jug
- 1 glass or mug
- 1 spoon
Ingredients
- 1-2 shots espresso
- 1 tsp foamed milk
- 1-2 tsp sugar (or another sweetener)
Instructions
- brew a shot of espresso
- while the espresso is brewing heat the milk
- when the milk is hot (the temperature to aim for depends on the milk you are using) froth it to a light foam
- pour the espresso into a small glass
- stir in any sugar or other sweetener you want to add
- scoop a heaped teaspoon of foamy milk and add to the espresso
- ether leave the milk froth on top or gently stir in
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
What to enjoy with a café noisette
As une noisette is an afternoon coffee, it's not meant to be taken with a meal. Instead, try it with any of these sweet treats:- croissant
- cinnamon roll
- chocolate cookies
Top tips for making une noisette
- If you have an espresso machine or coffee maker brew 1-2 shots of espresso. Otherwise, you can simply make a 1/2 cup of strong coffee, you can use whatever milk you prefer. Check out all the ways you can make an espresso without a machine.
- When I am using dairy milk, I normally go for whole milk or 2% because both foam well and taste good. 1% and skim milk still foam but their lighter flavour will be overpowered by the French roast espresso. Check out my review of the Best dairy milk for lattes.
- If I feel like non-dairy, my first choice is always oat milk. It’s creamy, foams easily and tastes so good with the cinnamon and coffee. Check out my review of the Best non-dairy milk for lattes.
- Sugar (or another sweetener) is not essential but it sure helps to bring out the flavors of the milk and espresso. Even if you don’t normally have it in your coffee, it works well in a noisette.
Nutrition
Calories: 21kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 0.2gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.04gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 6mgPotassium: 42mgSugar: 4gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 7mgIron: 0.04mg
Nutritional Disclaimer
All nutritional information is an estimate only, based on third-party calculations derived from an online nutritional calculator, Spoonacular API. The data provided is a courtesy and should not be considered a guarantee or fact. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the ingredients and brands you use, your measuring methods and portion sizes. For accurate results, we recommend that you calculate the nutritional information yourself, using a preferred nutritional calculator or advice from a nutritionist, based on your ingredients and individual processes.
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