7 Delish Keurig K Cafe Recipes (2024)

Wondering how you can make vanilla lattes or mocha with Keurig K Cafe? Here are 7 easy Keurig K Cafe recipes you can make in no time. They are quick, simple and affordable!

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First, let’s start with the two most basic recipes: lattes and cappuccinos.

How to make a latte with Keurig K Cafe

1. Insert the k cup, press the latte&capp button, and press the brew button – the big K in the middle.
2. When the coffee is ready, pour cold milk in the milk frother up to the latte line, close the lid and press the latte button on the frothing side of the machine.
3. When you hear two beeps the milk is ready. Remove frother from the unit, take off the lid, and slowly pour milk into the coffee.

How to make a cappuccino with Keurig K Cafe

1. Insert the k cup, press the latte&capp button, and press K (brew).
2. When you have the shot ready, pour cold milk into the frother up to the capp fill line, close the lid, and press capp button.
3. Slowly add frothed milk to your coffee, while holding foam with a spoon. Add foam on top.

Next, let’s add some vanilla or caramel and you’ll have the perfect start to your day!

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A quick note: Recipes below are my original recipes. I tested different options on K Cafe and different ratios, to help find the best way to make these popular coffee shop drinks with K Cafe.

Ultimately, I was looking to find the best-tasting cup that hit a sweet spot between ease and flavor. Without further ado, here are five more recipes you can make with your Keurig K Cafe in under 5 minutes:

Keurig K Cafe Vanilla Latte

1. Insert the k cup, press the latte&capp button, and press the brew button – the big K in the middle.
2. When the coffee is ready add 2 tablespoons of vanilla syrup.
3. Pour cold milk in the milk frother up to the latte line, close the lid and press the latte froth button.
4. When you hear two beeps the milk is ready. Remove frother from the unit, take off the lid, and slowly pour milk into the coffee.

Keurig K Cafe Mocha Recipe

1. Brew a k cup using the Shot option.
2. Add 1 tsp cocoa powder, or 2-3 tablespoons chocolate sauce to your coffee and stir until well combined.
3. Pour cold milk up to the latte line and froth milk using the latte option.
4. Add frothed milk to your coffee-chocolate base, and sweeten it to taste.

Keurig K Cafe Caramel Macchiato

1. Insert the k cup, press the latte&capp button, and press the brew button.
2. Add 1/2 Tbsp of vanilla syrup and 2 Tbsp of caramel sauce to coffee and stir.
3. Pour cold milk in the milk frother up to the latte line, close the lid and press the latte froth button.
4. Slowly add milk to your coffee. Drizzle with extra caramel sauce.

KEURIG K CAFE ICED COFFEE RECIPES

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Keurig K Cafe Iced Vanilla Latte Recipe

1. Prepare the k cup using the Shot option.
2. Pour cold milk into the frother up to the latte line, press the Cold button and then press Latte. Both buttons will be illuminated.
3. While you’re waiting, add 4 large ice cubes in a tall glass and really slowly pour prepared coffee over ice cubes. Don’t need to fill an entire glass with ice.
4. Add 2 – 3 tablespoons vanilla syrup to your coffee
5. When the frothing is finished, remove the frother from the unit and add cold-frothed milk to your coffee. Sweeten to taste.

Keurig K Cafe Iced Caramel Macchiato Recipe

1. Brew a k cup using the Shot option and set it aside.
2. Add 3 pumps of vanilla syrup into the cup and fill a cup halfway with ice.
3. Add cold milk into the frother up to the latte line, close the lid, and press the cold button then the latte button.
4. Pour milk into the glass with ice and vanilla syrup.
5. Slowly pour in the coffee. Do it slowly to keep the layers. Finish with a generous amount of caramel sauce.

Serving size: Each recipe makes one serving. Hot coffees will be around 8 ounces and iced drinks about 12 ounces.

TIPS FOR MAKING THE BEST DRINKS WITH KEURIG K CAFE
1. The beauty of these recipes is that they’re super flexible. Use cows’ milk, almond, coconut, or oat milk. You also don’t have to use only vanilla or caramel. Try adding other flavors as well, like toasted marshmallows, hazelnut, or raspberry. Choose your own adventure!
2. Use dark roasted or espresso-style k cups. They keep the flavor well and won’t get watered down.
3. Cold milk froths better. Always add cold milk to the frother.
4. Use 2% milk because it’s perfect for almost all drinks. It will create a nice foam, but will also give creaminess and sweetness.
5. For an extra creamy mocha or iced coffee try whole milk. The foam won’t be as rich but the taste will be absolutely perfect.
6. Don’t use too much ice for iced drinks – add only 4, 5 large ice cubes per drink.

Enjoy!

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FAQs

Can the K-Cafe make hot chocolate? ›

Thanks for your question. The K-Cafe Special Edition coffee maker has the ability to brew all K-cup pods including tea and hot cocoa. We always suggest running a water brew after brewing powdered beverages to prevent clogging for future brews. We hope this helps!

Is there a way to make Keurig coffee taste better? ›

How to make Keurig coffee taste better
  1. Choose quality coffee. Just like any other coffee you buy, not all K-Cups are created equal. ...
  2. Use the right water. ...
  3. And don't use too much water. ...
  4. Clean your Keurig frequently. ...
  5. Replace the filter. ...
  6. Add fresh spices. ...
  7. Keep it hot.
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How do I make my Keurig coffee taste like coffee shop? ›

- Use high quality beans: One of the keys to great tasting coffee, whether from Starbucks or elsewhere, is starting with high quality beans. Make sure to grind the beans fresh for each cup and experiment with different types of beans until you find a taste that you love.

How do you froth milk in a Keurig K Cafe? ›

Remove lid and add chilled milk to the LATTE or CAPP line marked in the frother. Replace the lid and place frother on the frother base. Press the COLD button followed by the LATTE or CAPP button. The frother will beep once and both buttons will illuminate while the milk is frothing – approximately 3 minutes.

What's the difference between a latte and a cappuccino? ›

The differences: A cappuccino is layered and it has equal amounts of espresso, steamed milk, and milk foam. A latte, meanwhile, has more steamed milk and a lighter layer of foam. Also, in a latte, the espresso and steamed milk are mixed together.

What's the difference between a latte and a cappuccino on a Keurig? ›

The strong button can be chosen to brew a more robust, larger cup of coffee. For a cappuccino, the frother starts with 4 oz of milk, and froths it to be approximately 50/50 milk and froth. For a Latte, the frother starts with 6 oz of milk, and froths it to be ~20-30% froth. We hope this helps!

What's the difference between K-Cafe and K-Cafe Special Edition? ›

Answer. The K-Café™ Special Edition has a premium metallic finish, while the K-Café™ is a matte, dark charcoal color. Functionally, they are identical and both provide the same great cafe-style beverages, whenever you'd like!

How to make a latte in K-Cafe? ›

The K-Cafe is a single-serve latte maker. To make lattes, you need an espresso K-cup pod and fresh milk. To keep things simple, insert the pod before adding the milk to the frother. Once you hit brew, espresso will pour into your waiting cup.

What's the difference between a latte and a coffee? ›

Regular coffee is made of two ingredients- water and the ground pit of the coffee cherry (I'm not counting heat as an ingredient, but it's usually involved in the process). A cafe latte, or just latte as Americans call it, is made of three ingredients- water, the ground coffee, and milk/milk substitute.

What does the cold button do on Keurig? ›

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The Iced button on our K-Elite coffee maker still brews hot but it makes it easy by pre-selecting the perfect settings so you can enjoy a full-flavored, delicious beverage when brewing over ice.

Does Keurig K Cafe steam milk? ›

While I still don't enjoy regular 6-, 8-, 10-, or 12-ounce servings of K-Cups, the K-Cafe offers three new options for me as a coffee drinker: a stronger brew, an espresso-like shot, and steamed milk.

Can you add milk instead of water to Keurig? ›

Can you put milk in a Keurig? The short answer is no. Putting milk into a Keurig as opposed to water can damage the machine and can also make it smell bad. It can also be an issue for people who are allergic or are sensitive to milk and other dairy products because it lingers inside the machine.

Can I put baking soda in my Keurig? ›

No matter if you want to descale K-Express Keurig, an Elite model, or a different coffee machine from that producer, the procedure will look very similar. In all cases, you can use citric acid, white vinegar, or baking soda (or a dedicated Keurig descaling solution, if that is your preference).

How do you make reusable K-cup coffee stronger? ›

Use the right grind

In general, a fine grind works best for reusable pods - this means that the water has to work a little harder to get through that ground coffee, creating strong, fuller bodied espresso and a beautiful extraction. Whereas a coarser grind tends to produce gentler flavours and a lighter colour crema.

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