Description
A quick and easy homemade iced coffee drink featuring a rich caramel sauce made from real butter and brown sugar, perfect for a refreshing and indulgent coffee treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 ml) strong brewed coffee, cooled
- Ice cubes, as needed
- ½ cup (120 ml) milk or cream (whole milk recommended; almond, oat, or coconut milk for dairy-free)
- 2 tablespoons (25 grams) packed brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon (14 grams) unsalted butter
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Brew about 1 cup (240 ml) of strong coffee using your preferred method and let it cool to room temperature or chill in the fridge for 10-15 minutes.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon (14 grams) of unsalted butter.
- Add 2 tablespoons (25 grams) of packed brown sugar to the melted butter and stir constantly with a spoon or whisk as it melts and bubbles for about 3-4 minutes until thick and glossy.
- Remove from heat and stir in ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
- Fill a tall glass with ice cubes.
- Pour the cooled coffee over the ice, then slowly add ½ cup (120 ml) of milk or your preferred dairy alternative.
- Pour the homemade caramel sauce over the milk and coffee mixture, allowing caramel ribbons to form.
- Gently stir just enough to blend the caramel without losing the layered look, or mix fully if preferred.
- Optional: Top with whipped cream or an extra caramel drizzle.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
Use freshly brewed strong coffee and chill it properly to avoid watered-down iced coffee. Stir caramel constantly over moderate heat to prevent burning. Caramel sauce can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to a week; warm gently before use. Customize sweetness and milk type to taste. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil or vegan butter and use plant-based milk.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (about 12 oz
- Calories: 225
- Sugar: 26
- Sodium: 90
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Protein: 3
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