Espresso

Capture the classic taste of espresso without the hassle of expensive brewing equipment! For best flavor, serve espresso immediately. 

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 10 min.

MAKES: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup ground coffee (French or other dark roast)
• 1-1/2 cups cold water
• Lemon twists, optional

Directions

Place ground coffee in the filter of a drip coffeemaker. Add water; brew according to manufacturer's instructions. Serve immediately in espresso cups with lemon twists if desired. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts

1/3 cup espresso equals 7 calories, trace fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 7 mg sodium, 1 g carbohydrate, 0 fiber, trace protein.

 
 Editor's Note: This recipe was tested with Starbucks French Roast ground coffee.

Cappuccino

Traditionally, a cappuccino is one part espresso mixed with one part steamed milk, then topped with one part foamed milk. 
 

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 10 min.

MAKES: 1 servings

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/3 cup hot brewed Easy Espresso

Directions

1. Place milk in a 1-cup microwave-safe measuring cup. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1 minute or until milk is hot and small bubbles form around edge of cup.
2. Place a metal whisk in cup; whisk vigorously by holding whisk handle loosely between palms and quickly rubbing hands back and forth. Remove foam to a small measuring cup as it forms. Continue whisking until foam measures 1/3 cup; set aside.
3. Pour Easy Espresso into a mug; pour in remaining hot milk. Spoon foam over top and serve immediately. Yield: 1 serving.

Editor's Note: You may also use a portable mixer with whisk attachment to froth the milk. This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave. 

Nutritional Facts

1 cup equals 76 calories, 4 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 17 mg cholesterol, 61 mg sodium, 6 g carbohydrate, 0 fiber, 4 g protein.