Save yourself a trip and $5 by making your own iced caramel coffee at home. Not only that, but you can adjust it to your own preferences so you know it's going to be made the way you like it every time.
Recipe: $0.47 | Per Serving: $0.24 | Servings: 2
I'm a huge fan of crafting my own iced coffee at home, creating a delightful treat tailored to my preferences. It's reminiscent of the caramel iced coffees from Dunkin Donuts that I adore.
This homemade version strikes the perfect balance between coffee and sweetness, customizable to your liking. Whether you prefer a touch of caramel or a sweeter sip, it's entirely up to you.
The marriage of coffee and caramel flavors makes it a beverage suitable for any time of day – whether it's a morning starter, afternoon refresher, or post-dinner indulgence.
Furthermore, there's a plethora of exciting flavors you can experiment with at home, such as Oreo Iced Coffee Recipe, Cinnamon Toast Crunch Latte, or Iced White Chocolate Mocha. The flavor possibilities are endless!
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🍯 Why This Recipe Works
- It's quick and easy. This iced caramel latte recipe is also very easy to make (and fast too!) Make this DIY caramel iced coffee soon and see why waiting in line is a thing of the past.
- Simple ingredients. Coffee, ice, caramel, milk, and sweetener are all you'll need to make this recipe, but don't forget some whipped cream or a fun garnish on top! It's as easy to make as our Peppermint Iced Coffee and Vanilla Iced Latte except we don't make a Microwave Simple Syrup in this recipe.
- You can scale it up or down. Make more than one glass, or just make one for yourself. This recipe can easily be adjusted to make as many or as few glasses as you want.
🥘 Ingredients
Ingredient Notes:
Coffee- Use warmer coffee or freshly brewed so that it dissolves the sugar and caramel more easily. If you have a bunch of used coffee grounds left, try making this Coffee Playdough Recipe for the kiddos!
Caramel Sauce- I like to use regular ice cream topping caramel, but you can use drizzling caramel for this recipe.
Milk- Use milk, half and half, or even heavy cream for added richness. Dairy free milk works too, but you may need more of a milk to coffee ratio since it's less fatty.
Optional Garnishes- Enhance the flavor and presentation of your dessert by adding Caramel sauce and Whipped cream.
For specific ingredients and measurements, please see the recipe card below.
📖 Variations
- Vanilla Caramel Flavor: Enhance the richness of your coffee by adding 1 teaspoon of vanilla to the hot coffee mixture for a delightful vanilla caramel flavor combination.
- Salted Caramel Twist: Sprinkle a pinch of salt into your glass of iced coffee. This simple addition can balance out any bitterness and transform your drink into a delicious salted caramel iced coffee.
- Dairy-Free Option: Opt for a dairy-free version of iced caramel coffee by substituting regular milk with a dairy-free alternative. Use a dairy-free caramel sauce, which can be homemade using non-dairy ingredients or store-bought. Additionally, consider topping your drink with coconut whipped cream for a creamy finish.
🔪 Instructions for Caramel Iced Coffee
Step 1: Add ¼ cup of caramel syrup and 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar into the bottom of each glass.
Step 2: Add about ¼ cup of coffee to the glass and then use a spoon to swirl the caramel, sugar, and coffee together to help the sugars dissolve.
Step 3: Add ¼ cup of caramel syrup and 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar into the bottom of each glass.
Step 4: Add about ¼ cup of coffee to the glass and then use a spoon to swirl the caramel, sugar, and coffee together to help the sugars dissolve.
Step 5: Carefully add your ice to the cup. Some liquid may splash out of the cup.
Step 6: Add ¼ cup of milk to each cup.
Step 7: Use any remaining coffee to fill the glasses up to the top, stopping about ¼ of an inch from the rim so it doesn't overfill.
Step 8: Use any remaining coffee to fill the glasses up to the top, stopping about ¼ of an inch from the rim so it doesn't overfill.
Step 9: Top with whipped cream and drizzle some caramel syrup on top for garnish.
Serve immediately and enjoy cold.
🍴 Recipe Tips
- Homemade Perfection- If you've ever been disappointed by inconsistent coffee shop orders, you'll appreciate the ability to recreate your favorite iced coffee at home. With this recipe, you can enjoy your preferred flavor profile anytime.
- Simple and Customizable- Crafting your own caramel iced coffee is a breeze with freshly brewed coffee as the base. Tailor the sweetness, milkiness, and caramel flavor to suit your personal taste preferences. Adjustments are easy, ensuring every sip is just right.
💭 Recipe FAQs
Nope. All you need is your usual coffee maker. Of course, you can also buy cold brew coffee or bottled coffee from the store and use that instead but hot coffee helps to dissolve the ingredients together nicely so that the drink doesn't end up grainy.
You can use any caramel you want to use. I like using the caramel ice cream syrups because it's easy to pour and drizzle with but thicker caramels or homemade caramels are also fun and fantastic options to choose from.
Strongly brewed coffee, such as espresso or dark roast coffee, works best for iced coffee. The robust coffee flavor complements the sweetness of the caramel syrup. I usually just use Columbian roast coffee.
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📖 Recipe
Caramel Iced Coffee
Ingredients
- ½ cup caramel sauce, divided ($0.24)
- 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar ($0.01)
- 1 ½ cups brewed coffee (hot or cold) ($0.12)
- 2 cups ice cubes ($0.00)
- ½ cup milk, divided ($0.10)
Garnishes
- whipped cream
- caramel sauce
Instructions
- Add ¼ cup of caramel syrup and 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar into the bottom of each glass.
- Add about ¼ cup of coffee to the glass and then use a spoon to swirl the caramel, sugar, and coffee together to help the sugars dissolve.
- Carefully add your ice to the cup. Some liquid may splash out of the cup.
- Add ¼ cup of milk to each cup.
- Use any remaining coffee to fill the glasses up to the top, stopping about ¼ of an inch from the rim so it doesn't overfill.
- Top with whipped cream and drizzle some caramel syrup on top for garnish.
- Serve immediately and enjoy cold.
Notes
- Customize your caramel iced coffee by adjusting the sweetness, milk, or caramel to your taste.
- Use your choice of caramel, including caramel ice cream syrups, thicker caramels, or homemade options.
- For a flavor variation, add 1 teaspoon of vanilla to the hot coffee mixture or a pinch of salt for a salted caramel twist.
- To make a dairy-free iced caramel coffee, use a dairy-free milk alternative and dairy-free caramel, and consider coconut whipped cream for garnishing.
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