Hazelnut Salted Caramel Flat White
A creamy coffee treat with rich hazelnut, sweet caramel, and a perfect touch of sea salt
Love the perfect balance of sweet and salty? This Hazelnut Salted Caramel Flat White combines smooth espresso with buttery caramel, toasted hazelnuts, and a hint of sea salt for an amazing coffee experience. Each sip brings together rich coffee flavors with nutty sweetness and that irresistible salted caramel finish.
This café-style drink is surprisingly easy to make at home. Using a dark roast espresso as your base, you'll layer in hazelnut syrup and homemade salted caramel sauce. The microfoamed milk creates that signature flat white texture that coffee lovers crave. Perfect for slow weekend mornings or an afternoon pick-me-up!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This isn't your ordinary coffee drink! Here's why you'll fall in love with it:
- Perfect balance of sweet caramel and sea salt
- Rich hazelnut flavor that complements the espresso perfectly
- Café-quality drink you can make at home
- Silky smooth microfoamed milk texture
Hazelnut Salted Caramel Flat White
A creamy coffee treat with rich hazelnut, sweet caramel, and a perfect touch of sea salt
Equipment
- Espresso machine
- Milk steaming pitcher
- Coffee grinder
- Coffee cup
- Measuring spoons
- Thermometer
Ingredients
- 2 shots espresso (2 oz)
- 4 oz whole milk
- 1 oz hazelnut syrup
- 1 oz salted caramel sauce
- Pinch of sea salt
- Whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
- Pull two shots of espresso into a warmed cup
- Add hazelnut syrup to the espresso and stir
- Steam milk to create microfoam (150-155°F)
- Drizzle salted caramel sauce around the inside of the cup
- Pour the steamed milk over the espresso mixture, creating a smooth flat white texture
- Top with a light sprinkle of sea salt
- Add whipped cream if desired
Pro Tips
- Use freshly roasted espresso beans for the best flavor
- Heat your milk to 150-155°F (65-68°C) for optimal microfoam
- Make extra salted caramel sauce and store it in the fridge for up to 2 weeks
- Warm your cup before making the drink for the best temperature retention
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