Starbucks Caramel Macchiato Creamer Recipe
This homemade Starbucks Caramel Macchiato Creamer is smooth, buttery, and indulgent. Made with simple ingredients like milk, cream, caramel, and vanilla, it’s the perfect way to bring café-style vibes to your daily coffee at home.
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole milk or almond/oat/coconut milk for dairy-free
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half for lighter version
- 4 tablespoons caramel sauce Ghirardelli, Torani, or homemade
- 2–3 tablespoons sugar or stevia/monk fruit for sugar-free
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt optional, for balance
Instructions
Warm the Base:
- In a saucepan over medium-low heat, warm 1 cup milk and 1 cup cream, stirring occasionally.
Add Sweetness:
- Stir in 2–3 tablespoons sugar and 4 tablespoons caramel sauce until smooth and dissolved.
Flavor Boost:
- Remove from heat and mix in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt (optional).
Cool & Store:
- Let cool for 15 minutes, transfer to a glass jar, and refrigerate.
- Shake before each use.
Notes
- Dairy-Free: Use almond milk + coconut cream.
- Sugar-Free: Swap sugar with stevia or monk fruit; use sugar-free caramel syrup.