Description
A rich and creamy caramel macchiato made with espresso, steamed milk, and a sweet caramel drizzle. Perfect for a quick coffeehouse-style treat at home.
Ingredients
- 2 shots espresso
- ¾ cup whole milk
- 1–3 teaspoons vanilla coffee syrup
- 1 pinch salt
- 1–2 tablespoons caramel sauce
Instructions
- Brew two shots of espresso and pour into a mug.
- Add a pinch of salt and vanilla syrup to taste, stirring gently to combine.
- Steam the milk until hot and frothy, around 150 to 155°F.
- Pour the steamed milk over the espresso mixture.
- Drizzle caramel sauce on top as desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use dairy-free milk alternatives like oat or almond milk if preferred.
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of vanilla syrup and caramel.
- If you do not have an espresso machine, use strong brewed coffee as a substitute.
- Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
