How to make a delicious latte macchiato in Dolce Gusto

The article will introduce you to the recipe for the classic coffee macchiato. By following simple step-by-step instructions, you can easily prepare this wonderful drink at home. You will learn how to brew espresso in a Turk, make caramel and whip cream. As a result, you will be able to prepare one of the most popular coffee drinks in the world with your own hands.

Kitchen appliances and utensils:

• copper or ceramic Turk (volume 100-150 ml);
• mixer;
• saucepan with a capacity of 1 liter;
• container for whipping cream (volume of at least 1.5 liters);
• pastry bag;
• small strainer;
• Irish glass with a capacity of 350 ml;
• cocktail straw;
• cream spoon with a long handle.

Ingredients

Step-by-step preparation

Making double espresso

1. Pour fresh finely ground coffee (20 g) into the Turk.

2. Add granulated sugar (10 g), stir. Warm the mixture of coffee and sugar over very low heat for 1-2 minutes (no smoke), stirring.
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3. Pour warm water (70 ml) into the Turk.

4. Bring the coffee to a boil and immediately remove from heat.

5. Stir the coffee. Bring to a boil again.

6. Strain.

Making caramel

1. Pour water (150 ml) into a small saucepan (1 liter capacity). Bring the water to a boil. Add sugar (150 g). Stir.

2. Cook for 5-6 minutes until thickened and the characteristic caramel color appears.

3. Add vanilla essence (1.5 ml). Stir. Remove from heat. Pour the caramel into a storage container.

Making whipped cream

1. Cool the container in which you will whip the cream and whisks well (put them in the freezer for 10 minutes). Cool Valio cream (250 ml) 36% fat in the refrigerator for 1 hour. Pour the chilled cream into a cold container.

2. Beat with a mixer for 30 seconds at low speed.

3. Add powdered sugar (30 g).

4. Beat for 5 seconds on low speed, then switch to high speed for about 1-2 minutes.

5. Whipped cream appears as a thick, fluffy foam with sharp peaks after the whisk is lifted from the mixture. If you don't want to go through the hassle, use ready-made whipped cream in a can.

Making coffee macchiato

1. Pour caramel (40 ml) into a 350 ml Irish glass.

2. Pour in granulated sugar (10 g).

3. Pour in 60ml double espresso.
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4. Mix well until the sugar dissolves.

5. Add hot milk (220 ml).

6. Place the cream (100-120 ml) in a beautiful mound using a pastry bag.

7. Sprinkle the cream with cocoa powder (5 g) using a strainer. Drizzle a thin stream of caramel, creating a beautiful pattern on the surface of the cream.

Video recipe

In a simple and accessible video you will see how to serve macchiato coffee in a tall glass glass:

Macchiato is an espresso-based drink. It got its name because of its appearance: by pouring freshly brewed coffee into milk froth, specks are formed on the surface of the drink. Macchiato is translated from Italian as “spotted”. Coffee prepared in this way has won many loyal fans, including world-class stars: Hollywood actor Ashton Kutcher prefers to add ice and caramel syrup to his macchiato, and his colleague Jennifer Aniston drinks a cup of this drink every day at breakfast, eating toast with coconut oil.

Classic macchiato recipe

Ingredients:

• 25–30 ml espresso (from 7 g ground beans);
• 10–15 ml of milk at +4 °C;
• cinnamon, grated chocolate, vanilla or caramel syrup - to taste.

Cooking technology

1. Whisk the milk until it reaches +60 °C.
2. Brew a shot of espresso (pour it into a warm ceramic cup).
3. Pour the milk froth into the espresso in a thin stream. Add sugar (vanilla or regular) and caramel syrup to taste. Sprinkle with cinnamon or grated chocolate.

The Italians call a drink with hot milk macchiato caldo. The finished espresso macchiato can be decorated with grated chocolate, cinnamon, apply a few lines of syrup and use a toothpick to turn them into a latte art style drawing.

Many people love macchiato based on doppio - a double shot of espresso. The drink is prepared in the same way as espresso macchiato. The amount of milk, at the request of the guest, is 15–30 ml.

If you are allergic to cow's milk, add coconut, soy, rice or oat milk to your macchiato.

The history of the drink and how it differs from cappuccino

Macchiato appeared in the 30s of the 20th century in Italy, where Illy brand coffee came to us, where another drink, espresso, was just gaining momentum.

There is a legend that a visitor to one of the coffee shops allegedly ordered coffee with milk, but specified that he wanted something special. To please the client, the barista frothed warm milk and added espresso to it.

The difference between this drink and cappuccino is not big. Macchiato differs in the amount of milk - one part of frothed milk is added to one part of esperso.

Because of its unusual appearance, macchiato quickly became a fashionable drink, and it is appreciated both by the fair sex for its delicate taste and by the male half of humanity for its sufficient strength.

Differences from coffee milkshakes

It is possible to distinguish macchiato from various cocktails by a number of characteristics:

1. The amount of milk in the mug. In cocktails, the product is added to the coffee part in a ratio of 1:1, 1.5:1 or 2:1. In a macchiato, the volume of foamed milk is less than half the serving.
2. Cooking process. Macchiato is made by adding foam to the coffee part. To create a cocktail, the barista pours coffee into milk.
3. The basis. For latte, cappuccino or raffa, any black coffee is suitable, regardless of the method of preparation. Macchiato is prepared only with espresso or dopio.
4. Container for serving. Cocktails are poured into large ceramic cups and tall glass glasses. For espresso with milk foam, small ceramic mugs are used, less often - small plastic glasses (if the guest orders takeaway).

Modern secrets of making this coffee

Now baristas have many of their own recipes, the secrets of which they are in no hurry to share. However, they all note that the main thing in a macchiato is the lush milk foam.

To achieve this, coffee is prepared from a mixture of two varieties of beans - Arabica and Robusta. It is important not to overdo it - the share of the latter should not be more than 15%, otherwise the drink will be bitter.

It is recommended to use 2.5–3.2% milk for a fluffy, stable foam, and for gourmets there is a recipe with baked milk or cream. To reveal the taste, professionals prepare macchiato using mineral water, since tap water has a chlorine taste.

Experiments with proportions and the addition of new ingredients have given coffee lovers several varieties of macchiato, the most famous of which are:

• Macchiato Fredo , cold milk is used to prepare it.
• Macchiato Caldo, with it the opposite is true - before frothing, the milk is heated, but not brought to a boil. Both of these recipes are classic and differ only in the temperature of the milk, but not in the proportions of the ingredients.
• Latte macchiato , its taste is more delicate due to the addition of more milk per standard serving of coffee.
• Caramel macchiato requires a little more time to prepare, since caramel syrup is initially prepared using water and sugar, then it is added in small portions to whipped milk along with espresso.

The price of a macchiato in our country starts at 150 rubles, but in popular coffee shops that use selected ingredients to prepare coffee, the cost of a serving of the drink is much higher.

For example, in the popular Starbucks chain, the cost varies from 280 to 450 rubles, depending on the volume.

Characteristics of a macchiato

Contraindications for use

Like any drink containing caffeine, macchiato is contraindicated for people suffering from atherosclerosis, hypertension, coronary heart disease and high blood pressure. Due to its fairly high strength, it is worth limiting its consumption for children and the elderly; however, even an absolutely healthy person should not drink more than 5 cups a day.

But coffee will bring an invigorating effect in the first half of the day; Italians, for example, drink it exclusively in the morning.

But you shouldn’t drink a big meal with a macchiato, since this combination slows down the digestive processes.

Macchiato itself can hardly be called high-calorie, because the classic recipe contains only 54 kcal per 100 ml. If you add sugar or various syrups to it, the calorie content increases sharply. Options with additives should not be used by people watching their figure.

Latte macchiato: what kind of coffee is it?

Translated from the language spoken in the homeland of Remus and Romulus, the name of the drink means “spotted”, “stained”.

This coffee is also called espresso macchiato or latte macchiato. The essence of the drink, of course, does not change.

Coffee macchiato is a very strong drink of small volume.

What you need for the early morning - you will be provided with vigor throughout the day. Undoubtedly, it should not be abused.

It is recommended to drink no more than 2 small mugs per day, otherwise the harm will exceed all the beneficial properties of this aromatic drink.

Making macchiato at home

The recipe for making macchiato is quite simple and does not require the skills of a professional barista. If you have 20-25 minutes of free time, you can prepare this drink at home with a minimum set of ingredients.

Original recipe

For connoisseurs of true classics. This is how macchiato is prepared in its homeland in Spain.

• Coffee beans
• Milk with fat content from 3.5%
• Water
• Sugar

To make a macchiato, you need to whip the milk until foamy.

1. Heat 150 ml of milk to 70 degrees; if you need to add sugar, it is better to do this now so as not to disrupt the cooking technology
2. Using a mixer, beat the milk for 2-3 minutes until a thick foam forms.
3. Carefully pour the resulting foam into the glass so that it takes up no more than 40% of the volume. Leave a few spoons of foam for the surface of the finished drink
4. Take 4 teaspoons of coffee beans and grind in a coffee grinder, the finer the grind, the tastier the drink
5. Pour the resulting powder into a pot and add cold water, preferably mineral water without gas. Cook over low heat, bringing to a low boil.

It is necessary to ensure that no foam rises, otherwise the coffee will taste bitter.

After cooking, stir and leave on the stove until the grounds settle to the bottom of the pot.

• Now comes the hardest part - carefully pour hot coffee into the cooled milk foam so that the layers do not mix with each other.
• Place a cap of foam on top and the macchiato is ready!

Macchiato with caramel

This drink has an exquisite taste, and therefore is rightfully popular.

• 250 ml milk
• Freshly brewed espresso
• 4 teaspoons caramel
• 2 teaspoons vanilla syrup

Macchiato with caramel

1. Heat the milk without bringing it to a boil (about 75 degrees)
2. Pour vanilla syrup into hot milk and beat with a mixer until fluffy.
3. Pour the mixture into a tall glass, the milk should settle a little, and an airy foam should remain on top; a small amount of it should be left
4. Brew strong black coffee according to the classic recipe (4 tablespoons of ground coffee per 300 ml of water)
5. Pour hot coffee into a glass of milk so that the layers do not mix, for this the milk should be almost cold
6. Add liquid caramel topping or homemade caramel
7. Form a cap from the remaining foam

Macchiato with liqueur

Sir Macchiato with Baileys liqueur An unusual combination that will appeal to lovers of noble drinks.

• 10 ml condensed milk
• 30 ml liqueur
• 250 ml milk
• Freshly brewed coffee

1. Mix liqueur with condensed milk until smooth, pour into a tall glass
2. Heat the milk to approximately 60 degrees and beat with a mixer until a stable foam forms.
3. Brew strong black coffee according to the classic recipe (4 tablespoons of ground coffee per 300 ml of water)
4. Carefully, so as not to disturb the multi-layered nature of the drink, add foam to the liqueur, leave a few spoons for the “cap”, then pour hot coffee in small portions down the center.
5. Spoon the remaining foam and sprinkle chocolate chips on top if desired.

Advantages and disadvantages of capsule coffee machine

Let's look at the advantages of these capsule coffee machines. Drinks can be dispensed in them manually or automatically. The models of this brand are beautiful, their design is reminiscent of future spaceships and robots. The equipment is small and easy to use. Compared to similar household appliances, coffee machines are inexpensive. You can make coffee with or without milk (cappuccino, macchiato, latte, various expressos and others). These machines prepare tea and Nesquik.

Let's look at the benefits of latte macchiato made in a coffee machine:

1. The drink has many layers and looks beautiful in a clear cup.
2. 3 cm foam is high and tasty.
3. Easy to prepare.
4. It's inexpensive.
5. The flavor is more nutty than caramel, although many people find it caramel-like.

Use the machine and you will get a wonderful Nescaf Dolce Gusto latte macchiato.

Flaws

Only capsules from the same manufacturer are suitable for these coffee machines. It’s bad that the largest coffee machine of this brand has a water volume of only 1.3 liters . for a family of 4-7 or more people. For 1 fill of water you will get 2 cups of 100 ml each and you need to fill the liquid again. If you pour more water into the tank, the coffee will be diluted and tasteless. If you add plain milk to a latte macchiato, the drink will be unrecognizable and delicious.

Each coffee prepared in a coffee machine has its disadvantages:

1. Not sweet enough. I add 2 tsp. sugar and when I stir well, the foam disappears.
2. The layers mix quickly.
3. The foam will settle quickly.

What to serve with and how to drink this coffee

Classic macchiato is served in small coffee cups. If desired, make a design on the foam using cocoa or grated chocolate.

But the caramel version is best served in a tall glass glass, which will allow you to enjoy not only the taste, but also the beautiful appearance.

You can serve this glass with a wide straw or a long spoon, although it is still not advisable to mix the layers together.

The aromatic delicate taste of macchiato will complement any sweet dessert and serve as an excellent accompaniment to chocolate, cheese, fruits and berries. But it is not advisable to use macchiato with fish and meat dishes, since most of the coffee notes will be lost.