Description
A rich and indulgent Salted Caramel Coffee recipe that combines chilled strong brewed coffee with creamy milk, homemade or store-bought salted caramel sauce, and a touch of vanilla and sea salt for a perfectly balanced sweet and salty coffee treat. Ideal for a refreshing iced coffee drink or a dessert beverage.
Ingredients
Scale
Coffee Base
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee, chilled
Milk Mixture
- ½ cup milk of choice (whole milk, oat, almond, etc.)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1–2 tsp granulated sugar (optional, depending on sweetness preference)
- Pinch fine sea salt (optional, for extra salted kick)
Additional Ingredients
- 2–3 Tbsp salted caramel sauce (store‑bought or homemade)
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Brew Coffee: Brew a strong cup of coffee using your preferred method and set it aside to cool completely. Chilling the coffee ensures your drink stays cold without diluting the flavor.
- Mix Milk and Flavorings: In a glass or shaker, combine the milk of your choice, vanilla extract, sugar if using, and a pinch of sea salt. Stir or shake until the ingredients are well blended and the sugar is dissolved.
- Add Coffee: Pour the chilled coffee into the milk mixture and stir or shake gently to mix thoroughly, creating a smooth coffee-milk blend.
- Prepare Glass with Ice: Fill a tall glass generously with ice cubes to keep your drink refreshingly cool.
- Combine Drink and Ice: Pour the coffee and milk mixture over the ice in your prepared glass.
- Add Salted Caramel: Drizzle 2 to 3 tablespoons of salted caramel sauce over the top of the drink and around the inside edges of the glass for a visually appealing look and intense flavor.
- Swirl or Layer: Gently stir the drink to swirl the caramel throughout or leave the caramel on top for a layered, decorative effect.
- Taste and Adjust: Sample your drink and add more caramel sauce or sugar if desired to reach your preferred level of sweetness and saltiness.
Notes
- Use strong brewed coffee to ensure bold flavor that stands up to milk and caramel.
- Adjust sugar and salted caramel quantities according to preference for sweetness and saltiness.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute milk with almond, oat, or another plant-based milk.
- Homemade salted caramel sauce enhances flavor and allows control over salt and sugar levels.
- Serve immediately for the freshest taste and best texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes (for brewing and chilling coffee if made fresh)
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Brew, mix, and assemble
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 280 ml)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Salted caramel coffee, iced caramel coffee, caramel coffee recipe, sweet coffee drink, chilled coffee, homemade salted caramel coffee