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
- ¼ cup milk (dairy or nondairy)
Preparation
- Put the espresso capsule into the unit.
- Put the milk into a heatproof mug. Hold the 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 and press the START/STOP knob to start steaming. While holding the mug at an angle, allow the steam to move the milk around. Once the milk begins to increase in volume, lift the mug up higher so the steam wand immerses deeper into the milk (this will prevent large bubbles from forming and will make a nice fine milk foam). When the foam has almost reached the top of the mug and you can feel that the milk in the mug is quite hot, press the START/STOP knob to stop steaming. Tap the mug a few times to remove any larger bubbles.
- Place one demitasse/espresso cup underneath the brew head and select Single Espresso. Once the espresso has finished brewing, spoon one tablespoon of the frothed milk on top.
- Serve immediately.
