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Caramel Creme Brulee Latte (Starbucks Copycat Recipe)

Caramel Creme Brulee Latte - enjoy the rich flavors of this easy Starbucks copycat recipe at home anytime - with espresso, caramel sauce, whipped cream and crispy brulée topping.
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: caramel creme brulee latte, starbucks caramel brulee latte, starbucks copycat recipe, starbucks latte, starbucks creme brulee latte
Servings: 1
Calories:

Equipment

  • hand held frother (recommended), mason jar or immersion blender to froth the cream.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar OR coarse turbinado sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Torani caramel sauce plus more for drizzling
  • 2/3 cup espresso or strong coffee
  • 1/4 cup milk any kind
  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • whipped cream for topping canned whipped cream works best

Instructions

BRULEE TOPPING:

  • Add granulated sugar to a skillet over medium heat. Cook 6-8 minutes or until the sugar is dissolved.
  • Pour onto a piece of parchment paper and let the sugar cool completely. Break into pieces using a mallet or rolling pin and set aside.

THE LATTE:

  • Add caramel sauce to the mug you’ll be drinking the latte from then set aside.
  • Brew espresso or strong coffee then pour over the caramel sauce.
  • Pour milk into large glass measuring cup. Microwave 1 minute or until hot (but not boiling). Pour over espresso in the mug then stir to combine.
  • To the same measuring cup add creamer and 1 1/2 tablespoons powdered sugar. Use a handheld frother to froth 30 seconds or until it’s about doubled in size.
  • Top the espresso with the frothed cream then a swirl of (canned) whippped cream, a drizzle of caramel syrup and a sprinkle of the bruleed sugar topping.
    Enjoy right away!