Vanilla Cafe Au Lait

VANILLA CAFE AU LAIT

4 servings

Ingredients

1 1/2  cups half and half

1 1/2  cups whole milk, or your preferred type

5  Tablespoons sugar

5  teaspoons vanilla

3  cups hot, strong brewed coffee

 

Instructions

1.  Combine the half and half, milk, sugar and vanilla in a medium saucepan. 

2.  Heat over a low heat until the milk begins to steam.

3.  Steam the milk for another 20 minutes.  Stir occasionally.

4.  Whisk the steamed milk for 1 minute before serving to make frothy.

5.  Fill each mug with 3/4  cup of hot coffee and 3/4  cup milk mixture. 

6.  Serve immediately.

7.  For variety, during the holidays, add 1 1/2 - 2  teaspoons pumpkin pie spice to the steamed milk before serving.