Caramel Macchiato
Indulge in the cozy warmth of a homemade caramel macchiato, where the rich espresso meets creamy milk and a touch of sweet vanilla syrup. This delightful beverage, topped with luscious caramel, is perfect for lazy mornings or impressing guests at brunch. With just a few simple ingredients, you can recreate this café classic in the comfort of your own home. Savor every sip as you enjoy this divine drink that wraps you in warmth and comfort.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 1
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Brewing
- Cuisine: Cafe
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 shots freshly brewed espresso
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond milk for dairy-free)
- 1 tbsp vanilla syrup
- Caramel sauce for drizzling
- Optional: Cocoa powder or cinnamon for topping
Instructions
- Brew two shots of espresso using an espresso machine or stovetop moka pot.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, warm 1 cup of milk until steaming but not boiling; stir gently to froth.
- Mix in 1 tbsp of vanilla syrup into the warm milk.
- Pour the vanilla-infused milk into your coffee mug, followed by the hot espresso to create layers.
- Drizzle caramel sauce on top and add a sprinkle of cocoa powder or cinnamon if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg