The sweet, rich, and creamy flavour of a caramel macchiato from your favourite café-in short, none is better. But what if you could make it in your home? With just a few ingredients and an easy process, this café-style drink can easily be made in the comfort of your kitchen. In the following step-by-step guide, we will describe how to make a caramel macchiato that rivals any store-bought one.
What Is a Caramel Macchiato?
A caramel macchiato consists of a coffee drink with layers of espresso, steamed milk, vanilla syrup, and a plentiful drizzle of caramel sauce. It all balances out to be a well-rounded drink with creamy milk, strong espresso, and sweet caramel flavour.
Ingredients You'll Need:
Step-by-Step Guide:
Brew the Espresso
Start off by pulling 1-2 shots of espresso. If you do not have an espresso machine, you may use strong brewed coffee or even a moka pot for almost a similar effect.
Steam and Froth the Milk
Heat your milk on the stovetop or using a milk frother until it's warm and slightly frothy. For an authentic café-style macchiato, you want a silky texture with a bit of foam on top.
Prepare the Mug
Pour the vanilla syrup into your coffee mug; add the steamed milk. Hold back some of the foam with a spoon, adding it on top after the milk is poured.
Add the Espresso
Now, slowly pour the espresso over the milk. The layering effect will be amazing, with the signature look of a macchiato, with espresso still on top of the milk.
Caramel Drizzle
This drink is finished with caramel sauce being drizzled on top of the foam in a cross-hatch manner. You can also drizzle some onto the sides of the glass for a gooey, indulgent moment.
Pro Tips
Use quality ingredients
This will influence the taste of your espresso, milk, and syrup.
Unique Flavour
Experiment with the flavours by using hazelnut or cinnamon syrup for a distinctive caramel macchiato taste.
Sweetness to Taste
If you like it sweeter, add as much vanilla syrup or caramel sauce as you like.
Follow this simple step-by-step guide and savour a café-quality caramel macchiato from the comfort of your home. Make it your own, fiddle around with flavours, and pour in the rich, sweet, and creamy goodness of this drink!
