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Creamy Ballerina Cappuccino Recipe with Easy Vanilla Foam Art Tutorial

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A charming and easy cappuccino recipe featuring creamy vanilla foam art that brings café magic into your kitchen. Perfect for cozy mornings or impressing guests with a visually stunning coffee treat.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 shots (about 2 oz / 60 ml) freshly brewed espresso or strong coffee
  • 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk, cold (or oat/almond milk for dairy-free option)
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp granulated sugar (optional)
  • Fresh, filtered water for brewing espresso
  • Optional: cinnamon or cocoa powder for dusting

Instructions

  1. Brew 2 shots (about 2 oz / 60 ml) of espresso using an espresso machine or stovetop maker. Pour into a cappuccino cup.
  2. In a small bowl or cup, combine 1 cup cold whole milk, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1 tsp sugar (optional). Stir gently until sugar dissolves.
  3. Froth the vanilla milk using a milk frother or steam wand until it doubles in volume and forms smooth, velvety microfoam. If using a French press or jar, pump or shake vigorously until thick foam forms.
  4. Slowly pour the frothed vanilla milk over the espresso, holding back the foam with a spoon. Then spoon the foam on top to create a thick, creamy cap.
  5. Using a small spoon or latte art tool (or toothpick), gently drag small amounts of foam to form the ballerina’s tutu and arms.
  6. Optionally, lightly dust the top with cinnamon or cocoa powder for extra aroma and color.

Notes

[‘Use cold milk for best frothing results and avoid heating milk above 150°F (65°C) to prevent scorching.’, ‘Freshly brewed espresso should smell rich and slightly caramelized; adjust grind size or brewing time if burnt.’, ‘Practice foam art gently and patiently; simple shapes like hearts can help before attempting the ballerina.’, ‘For dairy-free, oat milk froths best; almond or soy milk may require extra frothing time.’, ‘Store leftover milk foam separately in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours; re-froth before serving.’, ‘Avoid microwaving espresso to prevent bitterness.’]

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Keywords: cappuccino, vanilla foam art, espresso, creamy coffee, latte art, easy coffee recipe, homemade cappuccino, ballerina foam

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