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d_kakavouli

d_kakavouli

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I’m a huge fan of Freddo coffee, both the Freddo Espresso and Freddo Cappuccino, but I’ve only ever had them at cafés. Has anyone here figured out how to make a proper Freddo at home?

I have a Nespresso machine and a basic milk frother, but I’m not sure if that’s enough to get the same taste and texture. Do I need a special blender for the ice and crema? And how do you get the milk so creamy for the Freddo Cappuccino version without it separating? I have these a lot when I am in Greece!
 
Absolutely love Freddos too. There's nothing like sipping one in the Greek summer heat! You can definitely make a solid Freddo Espresso or Cappuccino at home with your Nespresso and a few small tweaks.

For Freddo Espresso, brew 2 strong Nespresso shots, pour them over a handful of ice, and blend for about 10–15 seconds using a handheld milk frother or small drink mixer. This gives you that smooth crema on top. A regular blender works too, but keep it quick to avoid watering it down.

For Freddo Cappuccino, make the espresso the same way. Then use cold milk (full fat works best) in your frother without heating it. Froth it until it's thick and creamy, then slowly pour it over the espresso and ice. If the milk separates, try using barista-style milk—it’s formulated to froth better cold.

Takes a bit of trial and error, but once you nail it, it's so worth it!
 
d_kakavouli said:
I’m a huge fan of Freddo coffee, both the Freddo Espresso and Freddo Cappuccino, but I’ve only ever had them at cafés. Has anyone here figured out how to make a proper Freddo at home?

I have a Nespresso machine and a basic milk frother, but I’m not sure if that’s enough to get the same taste and texture. Do I need a special blender for the ice and crema? And how do you get the milk so creamy for the Freddo Cappuccino version without it separating? I have these a lot when I am in Greece!
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Making freddo espressos are super easy as long as you have the right tools, I make them everyday!

-Brew a double shot of espresso
-Pour it into a stainless steel tin cup
-optional: add sugar (if you do, then gently stir with a spoon for 3 seconds or so)
-after that add 2 fulls size cubes of ice (stir again for 3 seconds so that the tin can get cold)
-put it under the drink zapper for 5 seconds max, otherwise you will create too much froth and lose flavor
-then (very important part): pour this over a cup with fresh ice BUT you need to not include the cubes you used while mixing, filter those out

done!
 
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