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Starbucks Caramel Latte
Skip the coffee shop lines and prices with this easy homemade Starbucks Caramel Latte. Perfectly balanced espresso, steamed milk, and rich caramel syrup create the iconic drink you love right in your own kitchen!
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 1
Calories: 229 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 ounces espresso or strong brewed coffee
- 2½ tablespoons Caramel Syrup divided use
- 4 ounces milk warmed and frothed. (2% recommended)
- 2 tablespoons whipped cream. optional
Instructions
- Pour the espresso into a coffee cup.
- Add some of the caramel syrup (adjust according to your desired sweetness level).
- Add the milk.
- Spoon whipped cream on top of the latte if desired.
- Drizzle additional caramel syrup on top of the milk or whipped cream (if using).
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Notes
- 🌡️ Temperature Control: Heat your milk to 150-155°F (65-68°C) for optimal sweetness and foam. If it's hotter, you'll scald the milk, affecting taste and texture.
- ☕ Cup Preparation: Always pre-heat your coffee cup with hot water before making your latte. This keeps your drink hotter longer and ensures the espresso doesn't cool too quickly when it hits the cup.
- 🍯 Syrup Strategy: Add the caramel syrup to your espresso shots while they're still hot before adding the milk. This helps the syrup dissolve completely and distribute evenly throughout the drink, preventing any sugary settling at the bottom.
Nutrition Information
Calories
229kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
41g
(14%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Cholesterol
19mg
(6%)
Sodium
240mg
(10%)
Potassium
335mg
(10%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
290IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
166mg
(17%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 229
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 229kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 19mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 240mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 335mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 290IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 166mg | 17% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.