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Caramel lattes are one of the most popular items at coffee shops. However, did you know you can easily create this tasty treat at home? Brewing your coffee (or heating up instant coffee), heating a serving of milk, and blending the 2 together with caramel sauce are some of the most basic steps to crafting a delicious latte to enjoy with breakfast.
Ingredients
Stovetop
1 cup (240 ml) hot water
1 tablespoon (15 ml) instant coffee
2 cups (470 ml) milk
1⁄4 cup (59 ml) caramel sauce
Sugar (to taste)
Whipped cream (for topping)
Caramel sauce (extra, for topping)
Makes 2 servings
Espresso Maker
1 cup (240 ml) milk (nonfat or 2%)
1 tablespoon (15 ml) espresso
1⁄4 cup (59 ml) caramel sauce
Makes 1 serving
Iced Caramel Lattes
3 teaspoons (15 ml) or 4 teaspoons (20 ml) of caramel sauce
1 cup (240 ml) milk
1⁄2 cup (120 ml) coffee
Ice cubes
Makes 1 cup (240 ml)
Steps
Method 1 Method 1 of 3:
Making a Caramel Latte on the Stovetop
1 Boil 2 cups (470 ml) of milk in a saucepan on high heat for 3 minutes. Measure out the milk with a measuring cup and pour it into a saucepan. Set the burner to high heat and let the milk come to a rolling boil. Let the milk continue to boil, stirring every so often, then remove the milk from the heat.[1]XResearch source
It's important to stir occasionally because it helps promote even heating and limits the risk of the milk boiling over.
For best results, use a non-stick saucepan that's deep enough to prevent splash-over.
2 Add caramel sauce, water, and coffee to the milk and stir. Pour in the ingredients 1 at a time. Stir the mixture once all the ingredients have been added. Keep stirring until all of the ingredients have blended and the mixture becomes an even, light brown color.[2]XResearch source Advertisement
3 Taste test the latte, adding sugar as needed. Scoop up a small amount of latte from the saucepan to sip from. Blow first, as the mixture will be hot. If the latte isn’t sweet enough for your liking, add more sugar. Add in sugar 1 teaspoon (4.9 ml) at a time, tasting with each addition.[3]XResearch source
4 Froth the latte (optional). Stir the latte vigorously with a whisk. Alternatively, pour the latte into a jar and shake. Stir or shake until foam and large bubbles begin to rise to the top of the liquid.[4]XResearch source
You can also use a frothing wand or an immersion blender to froth the milk.
5 Serve the latte with toppings. Pour the latte into 2 clean mugs. Spoon a dollop of whipped cream on top of the latte immediately after pouring, then drizzle a spoonful of caramel sauce on top of the cream. Toppings are completely optional; you can skip them and drink your latte plain if you want![5]XResearch source Advertisement
Method 2 Method 2 of 3:
Using an Espresso Maker
1 Brew 1⁄3 cup (79 ml) of espresso in your espresso maker. Set up your espresso maker and run it to brew 1⁄3 cup (79 ml) of coffee. Alternatively, if you don’t have an espresso maker, use a single serving coffee maker to brew a serving of strong coffee or add 1 teaspoon (4.9 ml) of instant espresso to hot water. Pour the espresso into a mug.[6]XResearch source
If you're making 1⁄3 cup (79 ml) of espresso in your espresso maker, add 6 to 8 ounces (177 to 236 ml) of water.
To make a stronger brew, increase the amount of coffee grounds without altering the quantity of water you use. You may need to experiment until you find a strength and taste that you prefer.
Choose a standard-sized mug that holds 12 ounces (355 ml) of liquid.
2 Pour 1⁄4 cup (59 ml) of caramel sauce into 1 cup (240 ml) of milk and stir. Use a separate cup to blend the caramel and milk. Stir continuously, until the caramel dissolves into the milk. You’ll be able to tell the caramel has dissolved once the milk changes to a light brown color and any caramel swirling disappears.[7]XResearch source
3 Froth the milk in a lidded 2-cup (470 ml) jar. Pour your milk into the jar until it fills halfway. Tightly attach the lid, then shake the milk vigorously. Keep shaking anywhere between 30 seconds and 1 minute. The milk will be ready once it has expanded with froth and large bubbles, taking up the entire jar.[8]XResearch source
You can also use an immersion blender or a frothing wand to froth the milk.
4 Microwave your milk for about 30 seconds, uncovered. Remove the jar’s lid before putting it in the microwave. After 30 seconds of microwaving, you’ll notice the foam sitting on top of the milk.[9]XResearch source
5 Add milk to the espresso. Pour the milk into the same mug you set the espresso aside in. Use a spoon to press down on the milk’s foam as you pour. Keep pouring until you have the amount of latte you desire. Stir with a spoon so the 2 ingredients can blend.[10]XResearch source
6 Spoon the leftover milk foam on top of the latte before serving. Scoop up some foam with the spoon you used to hold the foam in place as you poured the milk. Dump it on top of the latte in dollops, adding however much you want. Drizzle more caramel sauce on top for an optional garnish.[11]XResearch source Advertisement
Method 3 Method 3 of 3:
Making Iced Caramel Lattes
1 Brew a pot of coffee and chill overnight. Brewing your coffee the night before and chilling it in your refrigerator as you sleep will make it easier to put your latte together the next morning. At bare minimum, let your coffee come down to room temperature.[12]XResearch source
The coffee strength is up to you.
Instant coffee is also an option.
If you’re short on time, stick your coffee in the freezer for 15 minutes.[13]XResearch source
2 Add the caramel sauce to 1 cup (240 ml) of milk. Pour in as much caramel sauce as you like! Stir the sauce and milk with a spoon until blended together.[14]XResearch source
For an even smoother and creamier taste, froth the caramel-milk mixture. Beat it with a whisk until foam rises to the top of the milk.[15]XResearch source
You can also shake the milk in a jar or use an immersion blender to froth the milk.
3 Pour the caramel and milk mixture into the cold coffee. Stir the cold latte with a spoon until blended into an even brown color. Drop a handful of ice cubes into the latte before serving. If you like, add a spoonful of whipped cream on top of the latte. Drizzle more caramel sauce on the cream as a garnish.[16]XResearch source Advertisement
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Tips
Use milk with a higher fat percentage if you want a creamier tasting latte.[17]XResearch sourceThanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0
For an even greater tasting caramel latte, make your own caramel sauce to add in. Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0
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Things You'll Need
Stovetop
Non-stick saucepan
Measuring cup
Spoon
2 coffee mugs
Whisk, jar, froth wand, or immersion blender (optional)
Espresso Maker
Espresso or coffee maker
Spoon
Coffee mug
Bowl
Whisk, jar, froth wand, or immersion blender (optional)
Microwave
Iced Caramel Lattes
Coffee maker
Coffee mug
Spoon
Whisk, jar, froth wand, or immersion blender (optional)
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To make caramel latte on the stove, start by boiling 2 cups of milk in a saucepan for 3 minutes. Then, remove the pan from the heat, add caramel sauce, water, and coffee, and stir until the mixture is an even, light brown color. If you want a frothy latte, stir it vigorously with a whisk until foam and large bubbles appear on the surface. Finally, pour the latte into coffee mugs, and garnish with whipped cream and caramel sauce. To learn how to make iced caramel latte with chilled coffee, read on!Did this summary help you?YesNo
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1 Boil 2 cups (470 ml) of milk in a saucepan on high heat for 3 minutes. Measure out the milk with a measuring cup and pour it into a saucepan. Set the burner to high heat and let the milk come to a rolling boil. Let the milk continue to boil, stirring every so often, then remove the milk from the heat.[1] 
2 Add caramel sauce, water, and coffee to the milk and stir. Pour in the ingredients 1 at a time. Stir the mixture once all the ingredients have been added. Keep stirring until all of the ingredients have blended and the mixture becomes an even, light brown color.[2] Advertisement 
1 Brew a pot of coffee and chill overnight. Brewing your coffee the night before and chilling it in your refrigerator as you sleep will make it easier to put your latte together the next morning. At bare minimum, let your coffee come down to room temperature.[12]