A luxurious coffee drink that combines the smooth, balanced flavors of a cortado with sweet honey and rich cream cheese foam. This indulgent treat tastes like liquid cheesecake with perfectly balanced espresso, creating a dessert-like coffee experience that’s surprisingly easy to make at home.
MethodEspresso
Prep time8
Coffee18g
Water36ml
Grind sizeFine
Water temp200°F
Instructions
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<h2>Brewing Instructions</h2> <ol><li><strong>Prepare the cream cheese mixture</strong>: In a small bowl, whisk together cream cheese, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy</li><li><strong>Pull the espresso</strong>: Extract a double shot (36ml) using 18g of finely ground coffee</li><li><strong>Steam the milk</strong>: Heat and froth the milk to create microfoam with a creamy, velvety texture (around 150°F)</li><li><strong>Combine</strong>: Add the cream cheese mixture to the bottom of a 4-5oz glass</li><li><strong>Pour the espresso</strong>: Slowly pour the hot espresso over the cream cheese mixture, stirring gently</li><li><strong>Add milk</strong>: Pour the steamed milk in a slow, steady stream to create the cortado ratio</li><li><strong>Garnish</strong>: Top with a light sprinkle of graham cracker crumbs for the cheesecake effect</li></ol>