Easy Caramel Iced Coffee Recipe (Using Instant Coffee!)
This homemade caramel iced coffee is sweet, creamy, and so easy to make! It’s ready in minutes with instant coffee, caramel sauce, milk, and ice — a refreshing treat you’ll want every day.
Servings: 1
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp instant coffee
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp hot water
- 1-2 tbsp caramel sauce or to taste
- 1/2 cup of milk
- Ice
Instructions
- Dissolve the coffee and sugar: In a small bowl, (or directly in your cup), stir together 1 tablespoon of instant coffee, 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar, and 1 tablespoon of hot water until fully dissolved.
- Froth: Froth the coffee mixture until it turns light and fluffy, for 3-5 minutes.
- Prepare the glass: Fill the glass with ice cubes. For extra flair, drizzle caramel sauce around the inside of the glass before adding the ice.
- Add milk: Pour about ½ cup of your favorite milk over everything.
- Add the caramel: Spoon 1-2 tablespoons of caramel sauce (or more if you love it extra sweet!) over the ice.
- Combine: Stir everything well to combine, and enjoy!
Notes
(1) This ratio of instant coffee to milk is on the stronger side! If you want a less strong version, I would either reduce the instant coffee, sugar, and hot water to 2 tsps each instead of 1 tbsp; or, add 3/4 cups of milk instead of 1/2!
(2) For an extra decadent version, top with whipped cream and a caramel drizzle.
(3) Adjust the caramel to taste depending on how sweet you like your coffee. TIP: you can drizzle your caramel on the inside of the glass before adding your coffee mixture, ice, and milk if you like it extra-caramel-y!
(4) You can double or triple the recipe if you're making it for a crowd (or if you need a bigger caffeine boost).
Nutrition
Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 117mg | Potassium: 373mg | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 216IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 167mg | Iron: 0.2mg
