Caffé Latte with Vanilla Whipped Cream

Name: Caffé Latte with Vanilla Whipped Cream
Yield: 4 (8-ounce) servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups whole milk; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 1/4 cups brewed espresso; 1 cup Amaretto or other almond-flavored liqueur; 2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

December 20, 2011

Caffè latte is classic Italian, and for a Sunday brunch it would be the obvious choice over a regular pot of coffee. And while vanilla whipped cream is a small departure from the way you would find it served in any Italian café, it’s a nice way to make the jolt of caffeine a little richer and more special.

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