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Caramel Macchiato

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Make a delicious caramel macchiato at home with this easy recipe! Creamy milk, bold espresso, sweet vanilla syrup, and rich caramel sauce come together for a café-style drink you can enjoy hot or iced—perfect for mornings or a cozy afternoon treat.

  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 serving
  • Category: Drinks
  • Method: Layered
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 shot (1 oz) freshly brewed espresso or strong coffee
  • 3/4 cup milk (whole, oat, almond, etc.)
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla syrup
  • 1 tablespoon caramel sauce (plus extra for drizzling)
  • Ice (for iced version)

Instructions

  1. Hot Caramel Macchiato:
  2. Steam or heat milk until hot and frothy (do not boil).
  3. Add vanilla syrup to the bottom of a mug.
  4. Pour in the steamed milk.
  5. Slowly pour espresso over the milk to create a layered effect.
  6. Drizzle caramel sauce on top. Serve warm.
  7. Iced Caramel Macchiato:
  8. Fill a glass with ice.
  9. Add vanilla syrup, then pour in cold milk.
  10. Slowly pour espresso over the top.
  11. Drizzle caramel sauce and gently stir before serving.

Notes

  • Use sugar-free vanilla syrup and light caramel for a lower-sugar version.
  • Oat and almond milk froth well for vegan options—use dairy-free caramel sauce too.
  • Add a splash of cream for extra richness.
  • Make it decaf by using decaf espresso or strong decaf coffee.
  • Store components separately if prepping ahead to preserve flavor and texture.

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