Our Spanish son-in-law introduced us to Café Bombón, a sweet Spanish coffee made with espresso and sweetened condensed milk. My husband was immediately sold since sweet coffee is very much his thing. Later, when we traveled to Spain as a family, we enjoyed it at several cafés and knew we had to make it at home. It’s incredibly simple, with just two ingredients and pretty layers that make it look much fancier than it is.

Cafe Bombon in a clear glass on a wooden surface.

Serves: 1
Prep Time: 2 minutes

Ingredients

4 oz. espresso or very strong coffee
2 oz. sweetened condensed milk

ground espresso coffee on a spoon next to a a can of sweetened condensed milk and a bag of ground coffee.

Get the full printable instructions with measurements at the bottom of the post in the recipe card.

Step-by-Step Directions

Step 1: Brew the espresso using your preferred method. For Aeropress instructions, check out our Mochaccino recipe.

Step 2: Pour the sweetened condensed milk into the bottom of a heat-safe clear glass. Slowly pour the hot espresso over the condensed milk to create two distinct layers.

sweetened condensed milk being poured into a clear glass

espresso coffee being poured over sweetened condensed milk in a clear glass

Step 3: Serve right away. Stir the layers together before drinking and enjoy a little taste of España!

🍋 Simply Made Suggestions

Adjust the sweetness: We use a 2:1 ratio of espresso to sweetened condensed milk. For a sweeter Café Bombón, use equal parts of each.
Use a heat-safe glass: Café Bombón is traditionally served in a clear glass so you can see the layers. Use one designed for hot drinks, especially if your sweetened condensed milk is cold.
Keep those layers: Pour the espresso slowly over the sweetened condensed milk to keep the two layers separate. Stir them together just before drinking.

☕ Before You Go…

Keep the Spanish café vibe going with our Toasted Spanish Jamón Sandwich, another favorite our son-in-law introduced us to. Or, if you’re planning a leisurely weekend breakfast, browse our brunch menu ideas for something delicious to serve alongside your coffee.

Café Bombón

A classic Spanish coffee made with espresso and sweetened condensed milk. This simple two-ingredient drink is sweet, creamy and beautifully layered.

Beth

Prep Time 2

Total Time 2

Servings

Ingredients

2 oz sweetened condensed milk
4 oz espresso

Instructions

Brew the espresso using your preferred method. For Aeropress instructions, check out our Mochaccino recipe.
Pour the sweetened condensed milk into the bottom of a heat-safe clear glass. Slowly pour the hot espresso over the condensed milk to create two distinct layers.
Serve right away. Stir the layers together before drinking and enjoy a little taste of España!