French Vanilla Cappuccino
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What is French Vanilla?
Don’t worry, you don’t need to rush out and buy a fancy vanilla syrup from France to make this tasty cappuccino at home.
When we talk about French Vanilla, we usually just mean the standard vanilla bean that we use in baking and other recipes. Calling it French just makes it sound a little more special.
Vanilla coffee syrup is widely available, don’t worry about whether it says “French” on the label.
What is French Vanilla Cappuccino Made of?
The key to how to make cappuccino at home that tastes just like the ones that you love from the coffee house is using the right ingredients.
For a French Vanilla Cappuccino, you should use a rich, strong blend of coffee. Preferably espresso brewed in a machine, but if this isn’t possible, use your favorite instant espresso powder or coffee granules.
Then you’ll need a vanilla syrup and milk or your favorite dairy-free alternative.
Do You Add Sugar to a Vanilla Cappuccino?
This cappuccino recipe is sweetened with vanilla syrup. Even if you use sugar-free syrup, vanilla is a very sweet flavor. You shouldn’t need to add any extra sugar unless you like a very sweet coffee.
What’s the Difference Between a Cappuccino and a Latte?
Cappuccinos and lattes typically have the same coffee base and cappuccino ingredients are the same as those used to make a latte. From a coffee house, this is usually a double shot of espresso and milk. The difference lies in the milk to foam ratio.
A cappuccino should have equal parts coffee, steamed milk, and foam, whereas a latte has far more steamed milk, and a smaller layer of foam, resulting in a milkier coffee.
When making them at home, if you are using either the steamer on your espresso machine or a stand-alone frother, this means that for a cappuccino you need retain more foam as you pour the steamed milk into your coffee. You can do this with a spoon, and then simply spoon it onto the top.
Can You Make a Healthier French Vanilla Cappuccino?
For a lower-fat French vanilla drink use sugar-free vanilla syrup or swap for half a teaspoon of vanilla extract and use low-fat milk.
Ingredients
Directions
Brew a double shot of espresso, or half a cup of strong coffee and pour into a large mug.
Stir in 2 tablespoons of vanilla syrup.
Use a steamer, attached frother wand, or stand-alone frother to warm and foam your milk.
With a large spoon, scoop off as much foam as you can.
Pour the warmed milk into your coffee, pouring slowly from as close to the surface as you can so that the milk folds into the coffee.
Spoon on the retained foam and sprinkle with cocoa powder.
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