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Iced Caramel Macchiato
5 from 3 votes

Iced Caramel Macchiato

This Iced Caramel Macchiato is perfect for summer and made with a quick homemade caramel sauce that is super easy to throw together.

Prep Time
6 mins
Cook Time
4 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 252 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Caramel
  • 2 tablespoons butter 1 ounce
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar 50g, packed
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Caramel Macchiato
  • 1 cup coffee divided, cold strong black
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 12g
  • 1 1/2 cup ice
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream
  • Whipped Cream optional

Instructions

Quick Caramel
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  1. In a small pot, melt butter over medium heat.
  2. Add heavy cream, brown sugar, and salt.
  3. Bring to a low simmer. Once at a simmer, cook for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mixture is thickened (mixture will thicken further as it cools).
  4. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla, and transfer caramel to a mason jar or other airtight container for storage.
Caramel Macchiato
  1. In a small pot, combine 1 tablespoon of the prepared caramel, sugar, and 1/4 cup of the coffee. Heat over medium heat until sugar and caramel completely dissolve and coffee mixture is smooth and uniform in color. Remove from heat and whisk in heavy cream.
  2. Add ice to a 16-ounce cup, and pour in remaining 3/4 cup of cold coffee followed by the caramel mixture and stir. Top with whipped cream and drizzle with more caramel sauce if desired. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • To make a Caramel Macchiato Frappuccino, double the sugar (in the drink, not the caramel) and blend with ice until frosty.
  • If you’re using prepared caramel and don’t have heavy cream on hand, you can replace the cream with 1/4 cup of cold milk.
  • If you’re using prepared caramel and don’t have heavy cream on hand, you can replace the cream with 1/4 cup of cold milk.
  • If you don’t have cold coffee, put a cup of hot coffee in the freezer for 10 to 20 minutes until it cools down to room temperature or brew a pot at double strength, pour 1 cup of coffee over 1 heaping cup of ice and let it melt.

Nutrition Information

Calories 252kcal (13%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1 serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 252

% Daily Value*

Calories 252kcal 13%

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