Caramel Macchiato
Indulge in the cozy delight of a homemade caramel macchiato, where rich espresso meets creamy milk and a drizzle of sweet caramel. Perfect for chilly mornings or afternoon pick-me-ups, this easy recipe allows you to recreate your favorite café experience right in your kitchen. With just a few simple ingredients and steps, you can impress family and friends with this delicious treat that warms both heart and soul.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 1
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Brewing
- Cuisine: Coffee
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 shots espresso (about 2 oz)
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond milk)
- 2 tbsp vanilla syrup
- 2 tbsp caramel sauce (plus extra for drizzling)
- Sugar (optional, to taste)
Instructions
- Brew two shots of fresh espresso.
- Heat the milk in a saucepan or froth it until steaming yet not boiling.
- Stir in the vanilla syrup into the hot milk.
- Pour the milk into the espresso gently to create layers.
- Drizzle with caramel sauce and add optional toppings like cocoa powder or cinnamon.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 beverage (8 oz)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 35mg