Delicious Ballerina Cappuccino Recipe with Elegant Latte Art Tutorial
A comforting and elegant cappuccino recipe featuring a delicate ballerina latte art design, perfect for quiet moments or impressing guests.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 shot (about 30 ml / 1 fl oz) freshly brewed espresso
- 6 oz (180 ml) whole milk, cold (can substitute with oat milk or almond milk for dairy-free)
- Sugar, optional, to taste
- Cocoa powder or cinnamon, optional for dusting
Instructions
- Brew a fresh shot of espresso (about 30 ml / 1 fl oz) using your espresso machine, aiming for a rich, golden crema on top.
- Pour 6 oz (180 ml) of cold whole milk into a milk pitcher. Steam the milk using a steam wand just below the surface to create microfoam, aiming for 140–150°F (60–65°C).
- Tap the pitcher gently on the counter to break large bubbles, then swirl the milk to keep the texture even and glossy.
- Hold the cup with espresso at a slight angle. Pour the milk slowly from about 3 inches above the cup, aiming for the center. When the cup is half full, move the pitcher closer and pour faster to bring foam on top.
- Use a steady wrist motion to create a teardrop shape and a gentle flick to form the ballerina skirt flare in the latte art.
- Optionally, dust the top with cocoa powder or cinnamon.
Notes
Use whole milk for best froth and creaminess; oat milk is the best dairy-free alternative for frothing. Keep equipment clean to maintain foam quality. Practice steady pouring for better latte art. Avoid overheating milk to prevent burnt taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 8 oz)
- Calories: 80100
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 4.5
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Protein: 4
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