Brûlée Caramel Coffee
Make this Starbucks-style Caramel Coffee at home in minutes! Coffee, milk and caramel come together for this sweet treat.
One look around my kitchen, and you would immediately realize that I’m coffee obsessed. I have a coffee maker, two French presses, a cold brewer, and a stovetop espresso maker. Sometimes I’ll do tea with a cardamom tea latte, but it’s coffee most of the time.
While I normally take my coffee black or with just a splash of milk, every once in awhile I like to make something a little fancier.
And from a look around this blog, you’d know that I’m also caramel obsessed (hello, caramel apple cider mule).
With this drink, I was going for something reminiscent of a Starbucks caramel macchiato or caramel latte (similar to the caramel iced coffee I like to make with homemade, but hot).
No worries if you don’t have homemade caramel – you can use any sort of store-bought caramel sauce for this, too!
About this caramel coffee:
Just like my salted caramel cream cold brew, this drink comes together in just minutes. It makes one serving, although you can double or quadruple the recipe for more servings, as needed (or make a big batch, if you’re hosting a brunch buffet).
The recipe is simply a combination of brewed coffee and warmed milk infused with either my caramel syrup for coffee or microwave caramel sauce.
Top with whipped cream and extra caramel for that coffeehouse look!
The ingredients for this drink are simple and easy to find:
- milk
- caramel syrup for coffee or microwave caramel sauce (or store-bought versions)
- brown sugar
- coffee
- whipped cream
How do you make a caramel coffee?:
First, brew a cup of coffee using your favorite method. While the coffee is brewing, heat some milk and the caramel sauce OR syrup in a small saucepan on the stove, until steaming.
Combine the coffee and the warmed milk in mugs and top with whipped cream and caramel sauce, if you want!
Psst – if you have leftover caramel sauce, make an apple mug cake!
More recipes for coffee lovers:
Coffee doesn’t have to be just your morning cup. It’s the perfect flavor to craft cocktails and delicious desserts with, too!
Brûlée Caramel Coffee
Make this Starbucks-style Caramel Coffee at home in minutes! Coffee, milk and caramel come together for this sweet treat.
Ingredients
Choose Your Caramel Flavoring:
- 2 tablespoons Microwave Caramel Sauce
- OR
- 1-1/2 tablespoons Caramel Syrup for Coffee
Other Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 cup (8 ounces) hot coffee
- Whipped cream and Microwave Caramel Sauce, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In small saucepan, stir caramel sauce OR syrup into milk. Heat over medium heat 3 to 4 minutes or until foamy and steaming, whisking frequently.
- Place coffee in large mug and pour milk mixture over coffee. Top with whipped cream and additional caramel sauce.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 1 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 165Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 197mgCarbohydrates: 29gFiber: 0gSugar: 30gProtein: 5g
Nutritional information does not include optional garnishes. This website provides estimated nutrition information as a courtesy only. You should calculate the nutritional information with the actual ingredients used in your recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.
thank you so much 👍 this is my favorite coffee.. my daughter showed me the caramel brulee latte.,. So delicious…. I will try this now at home
I made this on a cold snowy day while binging one of my favorite shows and it’s literally caramel coffee warm Starbucksy heaven
I’m so glad to hear this hit the spot on a cold day, Addi! If you don’t mind me asking, what was the show you were watching? I’m always looking for something new, so I’m curious 🙂
Station 19, I have yet to watch Grey’s Anatomy but I love anything to do with paramedic, fire fighting, medical type stuff.
I’m a die hard Grey’s fan. I STILL watch it, even long after it’s best days are past it. But I just can’t stop! haha. I only watch Station 19 when there’s a crossover episode, but I might have to add that to my queue and just go all in.
Can this be made and kept for another day
Sure! Make it and keep it in the fridge, then just drink over ice or reheat to drink it later.
I’ve just made this delicious coffee! Thank you for this delicious recipe!
Caramel is one of my favorite flavors. I am going to make it for my family this week. Gorgeous!
This looks delicious! What a great drink to make when a friend stops by!
This looks amazing Lori, I can’t wait to try your recipe. Nice pics too 🙂
Thanks so much, Silvia!
I will make this coffee <3 thank you very very much for the recipe! I'm very happy that I found your blog <3
I’m so happy you found me, Monika!
Hi Lori, this is pretty much an expansion of Jeff’s post (up there). We’ve all been using the iCoffee machine Jeff brought in and love it. In addition to having great flavored coffee, it’s also remedied the annoyance of
watching all the managers take the last cup of swill and leaving an empty pot for someone else to fill. So thank you for sending it it. My wife has been interested in getting a maker like this for a little and now having used one I think I know what she’s getting for Christmas. Website looks great Lori! Thanks again. P.S. Twizzlers are on the way….
Glad you guys are enjoying the iCoffee, Jon! Thanks for the comment, and the Twizzlers 🙂
That’s a lot of coffee stuff in your kitchen, Lori! I love coffee and love what you just churned out! That Caramel Brûlée looks so fun to drink!
Julie & Alesah
Gourmet Getaways xx
Oh Lori, this is fantastic! And you KNOW I know how much you love your iCoffee Single Serve machine. Ours in in use all day every day with every type of beverage imaginable. It is by far my favorite thing this holiday season!
Thanks Toni! Enjoy the rest of the holiday season 🙂
Yum! I am such a coffee addict! This looks so delish!
Thanks so much, Nicole!
I’m with you on the coffee machines. I have an espresso maker, a regular coffee maker, my iCoffee. Kinda want a French press next 😉 Loving the sound of this caramel drink!
We need a coffee addict support group, apparently!
Because of my wonderful wife, I now have one of these in my cubicle at work. All of my office loves the true coffee favor and feel every morning. It beats the regular potted swill hands down. Getting gadgets like this is truly – along with getting leftovers – the best part about blog-husbandry. Thanks honey!!! My coworkers thank you too!!!
I’m glad I could rescue you from bad office coffee 🙂 Enjoy!
Lori, this sounds amazing! I’m not a fan of dark black coffee and this is perfect for me.
I think you would definitely like this, Linda! Nice and creamy and sweet 🙂