Easy Caramel Latte
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Easy Caramel Latte
Description
This recipe starts by warming milk together with caramel sauce and sugar over medium heat, stirring until the sugar and caramel dissolve and bubbles form around the pan's edges. This process integrates the flavors and prepares the milk for frothing. Transferring the mixture to a blender and running it on high for a few minutes creates a frothy texture that’s then poured over brewed strong coffee, filling the remaining space in cups. The latte is topped with additional frothy milk to balance the sweetness and coffee strength.
The drink combines creamy, sweet caramel notes with robust coffee, delivering a flavorful and textured beverage. Heating the milk carefully prevents scalding but ensures the caramel melts smoothly. Using a blender to froth the milk creates an ample foam layer without special equipment.
This caramel latte can be made using whole, low-fat, or non-fat milk, and dairy-free alternatives like almond or coconut milk may also be used, offering flexibility to accommodate dietary preferences. Homemade or store-bought caramel sauces both work depending on availability.
Ingredients
- 2 cups milk See Notes
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce See Notes
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 cup coffee strong brewed
Instructions
- In a sauce pan, heat milk, caramel sauce and granulated sugar over medium heat and stir continuously.
- Heat the milk until caramel sauce and sugar dissolve completely and you start seeing bubbles around the edges.
- Transfer the milk to the blender and blend on soup function or on high for two to three minutes until it's frothy.
- Fill 1/3 to 1/2 of each cup with hot strong coffee and fill with frothy milk and caramel sauce.
- Top caramel latte with frothy milk.
Notes
- Milk options can be whole, low-fat, non-fat, or dairy-free such as almond or coconut milk based on preference.
- Use homemade or store-bought caramel sauce according to convenience and taste preference.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 268 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 268kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 206mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 404mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 421IU | 8% |
| Calcium | 291mg | 29% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.