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Coffee Caramel

This delightful recipe is easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 1 cups
Calories: 1336 kcal
Course: Dessert , Condiments
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 - 1 T. instant coffee
  • 1/2 cup butter cubed
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

Instructions

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  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, add in the granulated sugar. I swirl the sugar in the pan occasionally. I don't stir the sugar with any utensils.
  2. Once the sugar starts to brown and melt, swirl the sugar more often and keep utensils out of it.
  3. In a small saucepan, add heavy cream and instant coffee. Heat on low until the heavy cream forms bubbles around the edges. Stir occasionally to incorporated the coffee granules.
  4. Continue to move the sugar around by swirling it and picking it up off the burner to do so. Let the sugar get a dark amber color. Be very careful not to burn yourself or let the sugar get too dark. Burnt caramel isn't tasty. It took mine about 24 minutes to melt and caramelize to my liking.
  5. Once all the sugar is melted and an amber color, add in the vanilla bean extract and cubed butter. Whisk until the butter is thoroughly incorporated into the sugar. It will take some heavy whisking to get it to come together.
  6. Turn off the heat and add in the coffee heavy cream mixture. Continue to whisk until the caramel comes together. Be sure to get the edges of the pan because caramel likes to stick there.
  7. Pour into a heat-proof dish and let cool. Serve on ice cream, brownies, spoon.

Nutrition Information

Calories 1336kcal (67%) Carbohydrates 135g (45%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 90g (138%) Saturated Fat 57g (285%) Cholesterol 271mg (90%) Sodium 571mg (24%) Potassium 59mg (2%) Sugar 133g (266%) Vitamin A 3055IU (61%) Calcium 70mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1336

% Daily Value*

Calories 1336kcal 67%
Carbohydrates 135g 45%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 90g 138%
Saturated Fat 57g 285%
Cholesterol 271mg 90%
Sodium 571mg 24%
Potassium 59mg 1%
Sugar 133g 266%
Vitamin A 3055IU 61%
Calcium 70mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.