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Homemade caramel latte recipe with milk foam and caramel drizzle on a white kitchen counter.

Caramel Latte Recipe

A rich, creamy homemade caramel latte recipe ready in just 5 minutes — made with strong coffee or espresso, steamed milk, and sweet caramel sauce for a cozy coffee shop treat at home.
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Course: Beverage, Coffee Drink
Cuisine: American, Café-Style
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1 Servings
Calories: 220kcal
Cost: $2

Equipment

  • 1 Espresso machine or French press or moka pot or use French press or moka pot as an alternative
  • 1 Small saucepan for heating milk
  • 1 Milk frother, French press, or whisk can use French press or whisk instead
  • 1 Serving mug heat-safe
  • 1 Measuring spoons for caramel sauce and sugar

Ingredients

Essential Base Ingredients

  • 1 shot espresso or ½ cup strong brewed coffee
  • 1 cup whole milk 2% milk works too
  • 2-3 tablespoon caramel sauce homemade or store-bought
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar optional, for extra sweetness

Optional Flavor Enhancers

  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract optional
  • 1 pinch sea salt for salted caramel variation
  • whipped cream for topping
  • extra caramel sauce for drizzling

Instructions

  • Brew one shot espresso or prepare ½ cup strong coffee. Stir in caramel sauce until fully blended.
  • Heat milk until steaming (not boiling). Froth until creamy with a frother, French press, or whisk.
  • Pour steamed milk into coffee, top with foam, drizzle caramel on top.

Notes

  • Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 350g | Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1.5g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 160mg | Potassium: 300mg | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Calcium: 220mg | Iron: 0.2mg