The caramel macchiato was created by Starbucks in the 1990s as an upside-down latte marked with espresso and caramel. Its Italian name and layered aesthetic made it an icon of commercial coffee. Today it is an essential homemade recipe for lovers of balanced sweetness.
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Homemade caramel macchiato
Homemade caramel macchiato with espresso, vanilla milk and caramel sauce.
- USA
- Starter
- Vegetarian
- Light
- Low fat
- easy
8 min
Tiempo de Preparación
1
Servings
Nutrición por ración
- Calories 245 kcal
- Protein 7 g
- Fiber 0 g
- Carbohydrates 32 g
- Fat 9 g
- Sodium 130 mg
Story behind the dish
Preparation
Homemade Caramel Macchiato is an American preparation with easy difficulty. Reserve about 13 minutes in total (8 for mise en place and preparation, 5 for cooking). Follow the 7 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.
Before you start
- Have ready: 30 ml of freshly made espresso.
- Have ready: 200 ml of whole milk.
- Have ready: 2 tablespoons of vanilla syrup.
- Have ready: 2 tablespoons of caramel sauce.
- Have ready: Optional ice.
- Salt, oil and spices measured and within reach.
- Clean utensils, board and clear work surface.
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Prepare double espresso and reserve in a small jug.
Prepare double espresso and reserve in a small jug.
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Heat milk and froth until silky texture with microbubbles
Heat milk and froth until silky texture with microbubbles.
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Mix vanilla syrup with foamed milk off the heat
Mix vanilla syrup with foamed milk off the heat.
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Pour vanilla milk into a large glass or cup, leaving space above.
Pour vanilla milk into a large glass or cup, leaving space at the top.
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Pour espresso slowly through the center to create stain…
Pour espresso slowly through the center to create a characteristic stain.
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Garnish with swirled caramel sauce and generous whipped cream
Garnish with swirled caramel sauce and generous whipped cream.
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Serve without stirring to appreciate layers; mix when drinking if preferred
Serve without stirring to appreciate layers; mix when drinking if preferred.
Chef's tips
- Test for salt and doneness before serving; the last adjustment makes the difference.
- Use fresh and seasonal ingredients: the quality of the product is noticeable in the final result.
Variations
- Cold version with ice and coconut milk.
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