Cappuccino is much more intense in taste than a traditional coffee and is considered stronger than drip coffee, but has so much less caffeine and when we celebrate Cappuccino Day on November 8th of this year we landed with a jackpot of 4 homemade cappuccino recipes, to enjoy the drink. Made with a smaller amount of frothed milk and a thick layer of foam, cappuccino is an espresso-based coffee that can significantly prevent bad cholesterol from oxidizing, lower the chance of a stroke by 20 percent and, according to studies, prevent heart problems.
Check out these 4 simple and interesting cappuccino recipes that are easy to make at home and require very few and readily available ingredients.
1. Toffee and Nut Cappuccino
Strong, frothy cappuccino with lots of caramel and a nutty hazelnut taste, combined with espresso its taste of nutty toffee.
Toffee Nut Cappuccino (Abdul Sahid Khan, Head Trainer, Lavazza India)
Ingredients:
30ml espresso (you can use Moka Pot Coffee)
10ml hazelnut syrup
10ml caramel sauce
150ml milk
Garnish: Caramel strudel (drizzle), hazelnuts, whipped cream
Topping ideas:
Caramel swirl (drizzle)
Hazelnuts
Whipped cream
Method:
Take an espresso in a serving cup. Add the hazelnut flavor and caramel sauce and stir well.
Steam milk in a pitcher if you have an espresso machine, or use an electric hand blender to froth steamed milk for a nice frothy texture.
Pour the frothed milk into a serving cup and garnish with whipped cream, caramel sauce and hazelnut (optional).
2. Lavender cappuccino
This cappuccino is simply the best evening coffee, with sweet lavender scent and smooth taste of white chocolate making it a perfect hot coffee.
Lavender cappuccino (Abdul Sahid Khan, Head Trainer, Lavazza India)
Ingredients:
30ml espresso (you can use Moka Pot Coffee)
10ml lavender syrup
15 g white chocolate
150ml milk
Topping ideas:
Grated white chocolate
A few drops of lavender syrup
Whipped cream
Method:
Take an espresso in a serving cup.
Add lavender syrup and white chocolate bar and stir well.
Steam milk in a pitcher if you have an espresso machine, or use an electric hand blender to froth steamed milk for a nice frothy texture.
Pour steamed milk into a serving bowl and garnish with whipped cream, grated white chocolate, and a few drops of lavender syrup.
3. Iced cinnamon cappuccino
I just like my coffee with freshly brewed espresso, just a little milk and a lot of milk foam and on the rocks. Oh yes, it tastes just like your classic cappuccino with cinnamon. Add plain syrup / vanilla syrup to your liking for sweetness.
Iced Cinnamon Cappuccino (Abdul Sahid Khan, Head Trainer, Lavazza India)
Ingredients:
45ml espresso (you can use Moka Pot Coffee)
10ml cinnamon flavor
15ml vanilla syrup / simple syrup
6-8 ice cubes
200ml fresh chilled milk
Topping ideas:
Thick layer of Scooped Silky Milk foam
Cinnamon powder
Method:
Take 6-8 ice cubes in a 12-14oz glass. Add cinnamon flavor and vanilla / single syrup on ice cubes.
Pour in 200 ml of milk and top up with freshly brewed espresso. Garnish with a thick layer of Scooped Silky Milk foam and sprinkle with some cinnamon powder.
4. Ice blended almond mocha cappuccino
This cold cappuccino is a good, healthy substitute for your frappe, ideally this coffee is completely vegan.
Ice Blended Almond Mocha Cappuccino (Abdul Sahid Khan, Head Trainer, Lavazza India)
Ingredients:
45ml espresso (you can use Moka Pot Coffee)
200ml almond milk
15ml chocolate syrup
6-8 ice cubes
Pinch of cinnamon powder
Topping ideas:
Whipped cream
Flaked almonds
Method:
Take 6-8 ice cubes in a 12-14oz in the blender. Put almond milk, chocolate syrup and cinnamon powder on ice cubes.
Pour freshly brewed espresso and blend on medium speed for 60-90 seconds for a smooth and creamy texture.
Pour into a glass, garnish with whipped cream and flaked almonds.
(Recipes: Abdul Sahid Khan, Head Trainer, Lavazza India)
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