Better Than Starbucks Caramel Macchiato
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4.9
Better Than Starbucks Caramel Macchiato
Description
The Better Than Starbucks Caramel Macchiato begins with a homemade caramel sauce made by melting butter with brown sugar, cream, and salt, then simmering until thickened. Vanilla extract added at the end adds fragrance and depth. This sauce forms the rich, buttery base flavor typical of caramel macchiatos.
Strong black coffee is combined with the caramel sauce, sugar to taste, and heavy cream, yielding a smooth and creamy drink that mirrors the popular cafe version. Whipped cream can be added atop for extra richness, with a drizzle of caramel continuing the flavor theme visually and in taste.
This drink replicates the caramel macchiato experience using simple ingredients without needing specialty syrups. The caramel sauce can be refrigerated and warmed before serving or repurposed as a topping for ice cream or baked goods. Preparing fresh coffee and mixing with the sauce ensures the beverage is hot and well balanced.
The recipe makes enough caramel sauce for about four servings, and storing extras in the fridge maintains quality. Gentle reheating avoids hardening, allowing flexible use.
Ingredients
Caramel Sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter unsalted, 1 oz
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup brown sugar 50g, packed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Coffee
- 1 cup black coffee very hot, your favorite strong
- 1-3 teaspoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- Whipped Cream optional
Instructions
Caramel Sauce
- Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Add heavy cream, brown sugar, and salt. Stir well.
- Bring to a gentle simmer and allow to cook for 4 minutes, until thickened, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and mix in vanilla. Transfer to a mason jar with a lid for storage.
Mix
- Stir coffee, 1 tablespoon of the caramel, sugar, and cream together. Taste and add more sugar if needed.
- Top with whipped cream and another drizzle of caramel if desired.
- Drink and enjoy that $4.50 you just saved yourself.
Notes
- This caramel sauce batch makes about four servings of caramel macchiato.
- Store leftover caramel in a sealed jar in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
- Reheat stored caramel gently in the microwave before using it again.
- Besides coffee, the caramel sauce can be drizzled over ice cream or used as a dip for apples.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 178 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 178kcal | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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