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Better Than Starbucks Caramel Macchiato
This caramel macchiato recipe recreates the classic coffeehouse drink with a homemade caramel sauce combined with hot black coffee, sugar, and cream. The sauce is cooked to a rich, creamy caramel with butter, brown sugar, and heavy cream, then mixed into coffee for a sweet, smooth beverage. Optional whipped cream and extra caramel drizzle finish the cup, delivering a balanced sweet and creamy coffee experience.
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
1
Calories:
178 kcal
Course:
Breakfast, Drinks
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.
Cup of Yum
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
Calories
178kcal
(9%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 178
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 178kcal | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.