Intermediate

Peanut Butter Ristretto Bread

A rich coffee drink that tastes like liquid peanut butter bread, featuring intense ristretto shots blended with creamy peanut butter and warm spices. This comforting beverage combines the concentrated flavors of ristretto with nostalgic peanut butter toast vibes, perfect for cozy mornings.

12 min
1 serving
Espresso
Peanut Butter Ristretto Bread

Instructions

Ristretto Preparation

  1. Use 20g coffee for a restricted 30ml extraction (half normal volume)
  2. Aim for 15-20 second extraction time for concentrated flavor
  3. Ristretto should be thick, syrupy, and intensely aromatic

Peanut Butter Base

  1. In small saucepan, warm milk over medium-low heat
  2. Whisk in peanut butter until completely smooth
  3. Add brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and sea salt
  4. Heat until steaming but not boiling, whisking constantly
  5. Remove from heat when mixture is creamy and well combined

Assembly

  1. Pour hot peanut butter milk into large mug
  2. Slowly add ristretto shots, stirring gently
  3. The coffee will create beautiful marbling effect
  4. Top with light foam from remaining warm milk
  5. Sprinkle crushed peanuts on top
  6. Serve immediately while hot

Pro Tips

Expert Tips:

  • Use natural peanut butter without added oils for best texture
  • Don't let milk boil or peanut butter will separate
  • Ristretto extracts faster - watch timing carefully
  • Warm your mug beforehand to maintain temperature
  • For smoother texture, blend mixture for 10 seconds
  • Add extra pinch of salt to enhance peanut butter flavor

Recipe Details

Coffee Amount:20g
Water Amount:30ml
Grind Size:Fine
Water Temp:200°F
Prep Time:8 min

Ingredients

  • coffee beans - 20g
  • natural peanut butter - 2 tbsp
  • whole milk - 180ml
  • brown sugar - 1 tbsp
  • vanilla extract - 1/4 tsp
  • cinnamon - pinch
  • sea salt - tiny pinch
  • crushed peanuts - 1 tsp

Equipment Needed

  • espresso machine
  • small saucepan
  • whisk
  • large coffee mug
  • measuring spoons
  • milk frother (optional)
Peanut Butter Ristretto Bread - Coffee Recipe