Caramel Macchiato Recipe
Italian-American · Beverage · 10 min total
A homemade version of the popular coffee shop drink, featuring layers of vanilla syrup, steamed milk, espresso, and a rich caramel drizzle.
5
min prep
min prep
5
min cook
min cook
1
servings
servings
250
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons caramel sauce, plus more for drizzling
- 1 tablespoon vanilla syrup
- 1 cup milk
- 2 shots (2 ounces) espresso or 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee
- ice cubes (optional, for iced version)
Instructions
- Make the caramel sauce if not using store-bought: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 1/2 cup sugar until amber, then stir in 1/4 cup heavy cream and 2 tablespoons butter. Set aside to cool.
- Pour the vanilla syrup into a serving glass or mug.
- For a hot macchiato: Steam the milk until hot and frothy, then pour it over the vanilla syrup, holding back the foam with a spoon. Top with foam.
- For an iced macchiato: Fill a glass with ice, pour in the milk, then slowly pour the espresso over the back of a spoon to create layers.
- Gently drizzle caramel sauce over the top. Serve immediately.
Tips
- Use whole milk for a creamier texture.
- To make vanilla syrup: combine 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water with 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; simmer until sugar dissolves.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less vanilla syrup.
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