I'm obsessed with the homemade version of this Starbucks Caramel Brulee Latte Recipe. Any caramel lover, coffee lover, or fan of a simple Starbucks copycat drink will agree! And the best part? You can make this from the comfort of your own home. To have good coffee no longer means that you have to pay a huge price or leave the house!
What I love about this copycat caramel brulée latte is that it doesn't have to be a seasonal drink. It can be a holiday favorite, but I can also make this the perfect way that I want, anytime that I want - and that's what makes this such a good latte. ​You don't have to wait in a long line, you don't have to save up your money, and you don't even have to get out of your pajamas if you don't want to! Forget about heading to the local coffee shop and start making your favorite coffee drinks at home. This creme brulee latte is a great one to start with!Â
Be sure to check out this Vanilla Chai Latte Recipe and this Honey Latte Recipe for your drink cravings. Both are yummy!
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Ingredients
- Espresso - Use your favorite type or company. This is a fun way to try different flavors and varieties.
- White chocolate chips - For adding sweetness and a lighter coloring.
- Hot milk - To make this a warm drink with a rich flavor use steamed whole milk.Â
- Caramel sauce - For that rich caramel flavor. We used our 2 Ingredient Caramel Sauce.
- Vanilla extract - For a hint of vanilla.
- Salt - Just a pinch!
- Whipped cream - Optional, but a great topping.
- Caramel - Optional, but a sweet topping!
See recipe card for quantities.
How To Make This Starbucks Caramel Brulee Latte Recipe
Step One: Combine the chocolate and espresso. Stir until the white chocolate chips are dissolved.
Step Two: Add the hot milk.
Step Three: Mix in the vanilla, sauce, and salt. You can't taste the salt but it boosts the other flavors.
Step Four: Top with whipped cream and caramel pieces.
Top Tip
You can turn this into an iced coffee by letting the espresso cool and using cold milk. When it comes to your own coffee drinks, make them how you want! This delicious caramel brulee latte recipe is all about versatility.Â
Substitutions
- Cold brew - Use a cold brew coffee instead of espresso. You can use a dark roast for added caffeine.
- Cold milk - Instead of hot milk, use cold milk. It's a simple way to change this copycat into an iced latte.
- Milk - Use soy milk, coconut milk, oat milk, or almond milk, and see what you think of the flavor.Â
- Creamer - Save time and add some Caramel Coffee Creamer in place of the milk and caramel sauce.
Variations
- Syrup - Adding vanilla syrup to this caramel latte is a fun burst of flavor. You could also add a heavy cream topping with toffee bits.
- Flavored ice cubes - Freeze some shots of espresso in your ice cube trays and then add them to a mason jar or glass for serving.
Check out this Starbucks Caramel Ribbon Crunch Recipe for a fun copycat treat that would be a delicious pairing. You can never have too many good copycat recipes on hand to whip up when the craving strikes.Â
Equipment
An espresso maker and milk frother are two great options to have on hand. You can also use a coffee maker or a French press for your espresso.
Storage
Once you take the time to make your own caramel brûlée latte, it's best to drink it right away. Storing it will only cause the simple ingredients to separate, and that will make the caramel brûlée latte recipe have a less-than-optimal flavor and texture.
Common Questions
You can use caramel brulee sauce as a topping for this simple recipe, or even regular caramel syrup. A drizzle of caramel sauce might be the most common topping, but you can also turn it into a sweet and salty topping by sprinkling some sea salt on light brown sugar on top.Â
If you want to cut back on a bit of the caramel flavoring, it's easy to do so. Simply swap out the caramel topping, and use fudge or hot fudge sauce instead. A little drizzle of that chocolate goodness is a good pairing with the rest of the ingredients of this simple copycat drink.Â
You bet. You can enjoy this hot, warm, room temperature, or even cold. It's really up to you how you want to enjoy it! I say to try all different varieties and ways - mix it up and have fun!Â
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📖 Recipe
Starbucks Caramel Brulee Latte Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 oz espresso
- 1 tablespoon white chocolate chips
- 6 oz hot milk
- 1 oz caramel sauce
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- tiny pinch salt
- whipped cream
- 1 hard caramel or Scottish tablet crushed
Instructions
- Combine the espresso and white chocolate chips. Stir until the dissolve.
- Add the hot milk.
- Mix in the sauce, extract, and pinch of salt.
- Top with whipped cream and caramel pieces.
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