Caramel Iced Coffee
Making caramel iced coffee at home is a smart way to enjoy a fancy drink for a fraction of the cost of your local coffee shop! A drizzle of caramel adds the perfect amount of sweet to this smooth, refreshing, morning treat!
Buying one of these from any coffee shop comes with the burden of knowing that you really don’t know what’s in it, and you probably don’t want to know! A homemade version of the same thing is healthier, more cost-effective, customizable, and super simple to whip up!
About this recipe
- Refreshing: Homemade iced caramel coffee is equal parts delicious, refreshing and easy! It’s a cold glass of cold coffee and milk, drizzled with caramel and topped with the option of whipped cream. It’s so good it could be a dessert!
- Quicker and cheaper than buying coffee: If you are one to wait in long lines and spend hard-earned dollars at Tim Hortons or Starbucks for a fancy-looking drink, this recipe has your name written all over it. As tasty as a Tim Horton’s, McDonald’s, Starbucks, or Dunkin’ Donuts version is, making it at home gives you way more bang for your buck! It is the best of both worlds because not only are you saving mega dollars during the week, but you’re saving so much time too.
- You have the control: Making your own iced latte also means you can control exactly what you’re putting in it and there are no secret syrups, sugars, or fats in there.
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What you need
- Milk – Can use whichever milk you normally would. Cream or half and half works too for a more decadent drink.
- Instant coffee – The amount you add depends on how strong you like yours. If you prefer, you could also use 1-2 shots of espresso.
- Caramel – Store-bought caramel sauce is an easy add-in. If you happen to make your own, use it instead!
- Ice – Used to make this iced coffee iced.
- Optional: Whipped cream for topping. Can’t go wrong with that! Double down and try adding coffee whipped cream.
How to make Caramel Iced Coffee
Mix the milk and coffee together until combined.
Holding the glass at an angle, drizzle the caramel around the glass.
Next, add the ice and pour the coffee in.
Add some whipped topping on top and serve immediately.
How to make this iced coffee your own
- Make more: This recipe is for 1 person. Easily double or triple it for more.
- Make a salted caramel latte: Use salted caramel for a salted caramel iced coffee.
- Switch up the coffee: Instant coffee is great for having something quick but you could use cold, already brewed coffee if you prefer. Espresso works great as well.
- Make it dairy free: To make this dairy-free, use vanilla flavored almond milk or oat milk and skip the whipped topping.
- Make it free of refined sugars: To make this refined sugar-free, make a homemade version of caramel sauce using coconut sugar, ghee, almond milk, and vanilla.
- Add a garnish: For a little added garnish, sprinkle some cinnamon on top of the whipped topping, or an extra drizzle of caramel.
Get the Recipe: Caramel Iced Coffee
Making caramel iced coffee at home is a smart way to enjoy a fancy drink for a fraction of the cost of your local coffee shop! A drizzle of caramel adds the perfect amount of sweet to this smooth, refreshing, morning treat!
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk
- 1-2 tablespoons instant coffee or espresso add more or less depending on how strong you like yours
- 2-3 tablespoons caramel
- 1 cup ice
- whipped topping optional
Instructions
- Mix the milk and coffee together until combined.
- Drizzle the caramel around the glass then add the ice and pour the coffee in.
- Add some whipped topping on top and serve immediately.
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Notes
- Nutrition information does not include whipped cream topping.
Calories: 262kcal, Carbohydrates: 35g, Protein: 9g, Fat: 10g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Cholesterol: 26mg, Sodium: 190mg, Potassium: 390mg, Sugar: 32g, Vitamin A: 408IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 324mg, Iron: 1mg
What proportions would you recommend for using cold brew coffee instead of instant or espresso? During the warmer months, there’s always cold brew coffee in my flat.
It depends on how milky you like your coffee. To get a similar end result, I’d probably use the same amount of caramel, add the ice, and then fill your glass most of the way with the cold brew. I’d top off with cream or half and half since it’s a little more “concentrated” so to speak than milk. That will give you that decadent taste without watering down your coffee with milk. Hope that helps!
Quick and easy to use even with Caramel syrup. So far the best recipe I have ever found.
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