Description
Skip the coffee shop and enjoy a rich, creamy Caramel Macchiato at home with this easy-to-make creamer! Whether you prefer the classic, sugar-free, or dairy-free version, this recipe will give you that signature Starbucks taste with a homemade touch.
Ingredients
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Classic Starbucks Caramel Macchiato Creamer
Ingredients:
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups half-and-half
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce (Ghirardelli Sea Salt Caramel Sauce is delicious!)
- 2 tablespoons vanilla syrup
- 1 tablespoon sugar (or sweetener of choice)
- 2 teaspoons instant espresso powder or instant coffee
Sugar-Free Starbucks Caramel Macchiato Creamer
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or coconut milk)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons sugar-free caramel syrup
- 2 tablespoons sugar-free vanilla syrup
- Stevia or monk fruit sweetener, to taste
- 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder or instant coffee
Dairy-Free Starbucks Caramel Macchiato Creamer
Ingredients:
- 1 cup canned coconut milk (or oat milk)
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 3 tablespoons dairy-free caramel sauce
- 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup (or agave nectar)
- 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder or instant coffee
Instructions
Instructions (For All Versions):
- Heat the Base:
In a small saucepan over low heat, warm the milk and cream (or dairy-free alternatives), stirring occasionally to prevent scorching. - Add Flavor:
Stir in the caramel sauce, vanilla syrup, instant espresso powder, and sweetener. Whisk until everything is completely dissolved and smooth. - Simmer (But Don’t Boil):
Continue heating for 3–5 minutes, stirring frequently. Do not let the mixture boil — you want it warm, not bubbling. - Cool and Store:
Remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly. Transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Shake well before each use
☕ How to Make a Starbucks-Style Caramel Macchiato
Ingredients:
- 1 cup milk (or milk alternative)
- 1–2 shots espresso from an espresso maker (or 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder dissolved in 2 tablespoons hot water)
- ¼ cup homemade caramel macchiato creamer
- Caramel sauce, for drizzling
Instructions:
- Heat the Milk:
Warm or froth the milk until hot and frothy (microwave works too). - Mix:
Pour the warm milk into a cup and add ¼ cup of your homemade caramel macchiato creamer. - Add Espresso:
Prepare 1–2 shots of espresso (or dissolve the instant espresso in hot water) and pour over the milk mixture. - Finish with Caramel:
Drizzle caramel sauce over the top for that true Starbucks-style touch. - Stir and Enjoy:
Stir gently and sip away!