Homemade Caramel Café Con Leche
A luxurious blend of rich espresso, steamed milk, and homemade caramel sauce
Craving a coffee shop experience at home? This Homemade Caramel Café Con Leche is your ticket to barista-level indulgence. Inspired by the traditional Spanish and Latin American coffee drink, we've added a twist with a luscious homemade caramel sauce that perfectly complements the robust espresso and creamy steamed milk.
This recipe combines the art of coffee brewing with the sweet science of caramel making. We'll use freshly ground dark roast coffee beans for a bold espresso base, creating a perfect canvas for the rich caramel notes. The result is a harmonious blend of bitter and sweet, with a silky texture that'll have you savoring every sip.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Get ready to fall in love with this Homemade Caramel Café Con Leche! Here's why you'll adore it:
- Barista-quality at home: Impress yourself and guests with a café-worthy drink.
- Customizable sweetness: Control the caramel intensity to suit your taste.
- Perfect for any season: Enjoy it hot in winter or over ice in summer.
- Impressive yet easy: Simple steps yield a luxurious result.
- Versatile treat: Great as a morning pick-me-up or an after-dinner dessert drink.
Homemade Caramel Café Con Leche
A luxurious blend of rich espresso, steamed milk, and homemade caramel sauce
Equipment
- Espresso machine or coffee maker
- Medium saucepan
- Wooden spoon
- Milk frother or small saucepan
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Serving cups
Ingredients
- 4 shots espresso (or 1 cup strong brewed coffee)
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- For the caramel sauce: In a medium saucepan, combine sugar and water. Heat over medium-high heat, swirling occasionally until the sugar dissolves and turns amber, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove from heat and carefully add heavy cream (it will bubble vigorously). Stir until smooth, then add vanilla and salt. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Brew your espresso or strong coffee.
- Steam the milk using a milk frother or heat it in a saucepan until hot and frothy.
- In each serving cup, add 2 tablespoons of the homemade caramel sauce.
- Pour 2 shots of espresso (or 1/2 cup strong coffee) over the caramel in each cup.
- Slowly pour the steamed milk over the coffee, holding back the foam with a spoon.
- Top with the reserved milk foam and drizzle with additional caramel sauce if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade caramel café con leche!
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