Espresso Recipes
Macchiato
Makes 1 serving
Macchiato
Makes 1 serving
A macchiato is a smaller espresso drink topped with a little bit of foamed milk. There are many interpretations around the world, but here at Cuisinart we are staying traditional, starting with the perfect espresso.
Ingredients
- 1 espresso capsule (if using a capsule machine)
- Ground espresso for a single shot (if using a manual machine)
- ¼ cup milk (dairy or nondairy)
Preparation
- Brew a single espresso into a heatproof (preferably demitasse) cup.
- Put the milk into the Frothing Pitcher, if available, or a heatproof mug. Hold the pitcher/mug in one hand and place under the steam wand so the bottom of the wand is just below the surface of the milk at an angle.
- Select the Steam function (either by pressing to select, or by turning the Steam/Hot Water Knob to the ON position) and press the STEAM button or START/STOP knob to start steaming.
- Using the Steam/Hot Water Wand, steam the milk until the foam has formed and you can feel that the milk is quite hot. Tap the pitcher a few times to remove any larger bubbles.
- Spoon one tablespoon of the frothed milk on top of the espresso.
- Serve immediately.
