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Whip up some frothed milk quickly and easily at home in a few minutes to top your favorite hot drinks. Perfect for homemade lattes and cappuccinos, this is how to get that coffee shop experience at home!
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If are a lover of coffee shop coffees, you are going to love this easy method to make frothed milk at home. With three different methods, you can make your very own frothy coffees at home with ease.
Learn how to make frothed milk with a milk frother, French press, or hand whisk and be your very own barista! Spoon it over your favorite warm beverage or use it to make impressive latte art.
Be sure to check out my Chai Latte and Mocha Coffee too!
Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Easy to make: You just need some hot milk and your tool of choice. You’ll have frothed milk in minutes.
- Super fun: This is a great method to bring the coffee shop to your home and avoid those queues, as well as save a bit of money!
What You Need
If you want to make frothed milk at home you will need the following:
- Whole milk, or any other dairy milk
- Frother
- Saucepan
- Tall heatproof glass or mason jar
How To Make Frothed Milk Without a Steam Wand
Place the milk in a pot on the stovetop and heat it to scalding or 150 degrees Fahrenheit. This is hot to the touch, but not simmering.
Milk frother method: Pour the hot milk into a tall heat proof glass or container. Hold the glass at an angle and turn on the frother. Move the frother up and down until foamy tiny bubbles form, about 20 seconds or so. Tap the glass on the counter to break down any large bubbles.
Immersion blender method: Add the hot milk to the tall immersion blender cup (or a deep pot), place the hand blender in the milk and blend until foamy air bubbles form, about 30 seconds.
Whisk method: Add the hot milk to a bowl and use a whisk to vigorously whisk it until foamy bubbles form.
TIPS FROM NELI’S KITCHEN
Important Tips For Frothing Milk
- Heat the milk to scalding. Place the milk in a saucepan and heat on the cooktop, use an instant-read thermometer to heat the milk to 145 – 150 degrees Fahrenheit. This is hot to the touch but not simmering.
- Don’t simmer. Don’t let the milk simmer or boil, as this will ruin its texture and make it harder to froth.
- Use fresh whole milk. Fresh and whole milk delivers the best results and texture. Milk with 2 % fat works as well. I don’t recommend non-dairy milk.
- Angle and positioning matter. For a handheld frother, hold the glass at an angle and position the frother just below the surface to create a whirlpool motion, which helps incorporate air evenly.
- Let it settle. After frothing, tap the container gently on the counter to pop larger bubbles, then swirl for a silky, smooth texture before pouring
- To make larger bubbles for a cappuccino or macchiato, just froth a little longer.
Recipe FAQs
Most importantly, make sure that your milk is fresh, milk that has been sitting for a week in the fridge will be much harder to foam. Whole milk produces the best results as this has the highest fat content compared to 2% milk or skim milk. For a dairy-free version, if you are lactose intolerant, oat milk is the best choice as this is thicker than other plant-based milk like almond milk.
It’s definitely best to use warm heated milk, that registers at 150F, this will give the best results. If you are using a milk frother, it is possible to froth cold milk, but the results are lighter and fluffier once it’s heated.
If you don’t have an espresso machine with a steam wand, you might be wondering what is the best way to froth milk. If you have a handheld milk frother, this is definitely the quickest way to get your bubbly milk, and this results in the best froth, after all, it was meant for exactly this job. An immersion blender works great and doesn’t require too much effort. Using a hand whisk is a little extra work, but the results are just as good. You could also try to use a French press to froth milk.
Warm Beverages That Use Frothed Milk
Check out these delicious warm beverages:
- Espresso classics like lattes, Dalgona Coffee, Mocha Coffee, flat white, cappuccinos, mochas, and macchiatos all feature the creamy goodness of frothed milk.
- Tea-based drinks such as tea lattes (aka chai latte), golden lattes, and matcha lattes blend tea with frothed milk for a smooth, velvety texture.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ cup fresh milk, fresh whole milk works best
Instructions
- Place the milk in a saucepan and heat it to scalding or 150 degrees Fahrenheit. This is hot to the touch, but not simmering.
- Milk frother method: Pour the hot milk in a tall heat proof glass or container. Hold the glass at an angle and turn on the frother. Move the frother up and down until foamy bubbles form, about 20 seconds or so. Tap the glass on the counter to break down any large bubbles.
- Immersion blender method: Add the hot milk to the tall immersion blender cup (or a deep pot), place the hand blender in the milk and blend until foamy air bubbles form,, about 30 seconds.
- Whisk method: Add the hot milk to a bowl and use a whisk to vigorously whisk it until foamy bubbles form.
Notes
- Use an instant read thermometer to heat the milk to 150F.
- Don’t let the milk simmer or boil.
- Fresh whole milk delivers the best results.
- To make larger bubbles for a cappuccino, just froth a little longer.
Nutrition
Nutrition Disclaimer: Nutritional values are estimates and may vary with ingredients, brands, and portion sizes. For accuracy, use your preferred nutrition calculator.
Disclaimer: The information provided in this recipe is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical or nutritional advice. I am not a doctor or a dietitian. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for personalized guidance regarding your diet or health. For more details, please read my full disclosure page.
