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Best Easy Leche con Canela Recipe

Name: Best Easy Leche con Canela Recipe
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 240 g
Ingredients: whole milk 4 cups; Mexican cinnamon stick 2 pieces; sugar 2 tbsp

Warm milk infused with Mexican cinnamon is a soothing, traditional bedtime drink. This family-friendly, fresh beverage is a comforting, simple way to wind down the evening.

Cook 15 min Difficulty EASY 150 kcal

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Ingredients

Main ingredients

whole milk 4 cups

Seasonings/Sauce

Mexican cinnamon stick 2 pieces
sugar 2 tbsp

Nutrition summary

Carbohydrates 15 g 40%

Protein 8 g 21%

Fat 6 g 39%

Serving size 240g

Cooking steps

1

In a medium saucepan, pour in the whole milk and add the Mexican cinnamon sticks.
2

Set the pan over medium-low heat and slowly bring the milk to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching.
3

Once the milk is steaming and just starting to bubble around the edges (do not let it boil), lower the heat and stir in the sugar until completely dissolved.
4

Let the milk gently simmer for 5–7 minutes so the cinnamon fully infuses and the fragrance deepens; stir gently to distribute the cinnamon flavor.
5

Remove from heat, discard the cinnamon sticks, and pour the leche con canela into mugs. Serve warm.

Personalized Q&A

Q. What's the key ingredient in this recipe?

The essential ingredient is Mexican cinnamon sticks, which infuse the milk with their unique, warm flavor and aroma. Paired with whole milk, they create the traditional character of leche con canela.

Q. What’s the best way to avoid scorching the milk?

Heat control is crucial: keep the saucepan over medium-low heat and stir occasionally while the milk comes up to a gentle simmer. Avoid letting the milk boil, as high heat can cause it to scorch or form a skin.

Q. How do you ensure the cinnamon flavor is fully infused?

Let the milk and cinnamon sticks simmer together gently for 5–7 minutes. Stir occasionally and keep the heat low to maximize flavor extraction without boiling or burning the milk.

Q. What are the nutrition facts for leche con canela?

Each serving (240g) of this leche con canela recipe provides approximately 150 kcal, with 15g carbohydrates (40%), 8g protein (21%), and 6g fat (39%).

Best Easy Leche con Canela Recipe

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