Caramel Macchiato
Transform your mornings with a homemade caramel macchiato that captures the essence of your favorite café drink. This creamy delight combines robust espresso, velvety milk, and a luscious drizzle of caramel, making every sip a warm embrace. Quick and customizable, it’s perfect for any day of the week. Impress your friends or simply treat yourself—you’ll savor the joy of crafting this delicious beverage right in your kitchen.
- 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/oat milk for dairy-free)
- 1 tbsp vanilla syrup
- 2 tbsp caramel sauce
- Cocoa powder (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
- Brew two shots of espresso using an espresso machine or stovetop brewer.
- While brewing, froth 1 cup of milk until creamy.
- In your favorite mug, pour in 1 tbsp of vanilla syrup.
- Add the frothed milk to the mug, then gently pour the espresso on top to create layers.
- Finish by drizzling 2 tbsp of caramel sauce on top and optionally dust with cocoa powder.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 caramel macchiato (approx. 12 oz)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg