Homemade Caramel Macchiato
Experience the cozy warmth of a homemade caramel macchiato, where rich espresso meets creamy frothed milk, topped with luscious caramel. This delightful drink can be crafted in your own kitchen without any barista training. Perfect for any occasion, whether you’re brightening up a rainy day or enjoying a lazy Sunday afternoon.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 1
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Beverage preparation
- Cuisine: Coffee
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 shot (1 oz) espresso
- 6 oz whole milk (or milk alternative)
- 1–2 tbsp vanilla syrup
- 2 tbsp caramel sauce (plus extra for drizzling)
- Optional: Cocoa powder for garnish
Instructions
- Brew one shot of espresso until rich and aromatic.
- Heat and froth the milk until creamy and velvety.
- In your favorite mug, combine the frothed milk with vanilla syrup.
- Slowly pour the brewed espresso over the milk mixture to create beautiful layers.
- Drizzle caramel sauce generously on top and add cocoa powder if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg