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Caramel Latte

Creamy espresso sweetened with homemade caramel sauce and steamed milk. Rich, smooth, and ready in under 5 minutes.

Total time
5 min
Servings
1
Calories
210
Protein
4g
Caramel Latte
comfortquickvegetariancreamysmoothDrinkweeknightcozy

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Combine sugar and butter in a small microwave-safe cup. Microwave 60 seconds, stirring once halfway through.

  2. Step 2

    Stir caramel until smooth. Add a pinch of salt and stir to combine.

  3. Step 3

    Pull 1 shot of espresso into your serving cup.

  4. Step 4

    Pour caramel sauce into the cup with espresso and stir to blend.

  5. Step 5

    Steam or heat milk until hot and foamy (microwave 60–90 seconds if steaming unavailable).

  6. Step 6

    Pour steamed milk into the cup, holding back foam with a spoon. Top with remaining foam.

  7. Step 7

    Serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • espresso machine or strong brewed coffee
  • small microwave-safe cup
  • spoon for stirring
  • 8–10 oz serving mug
  • milk frother or microwave

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