Print

Creamy Iced Caramel Macchiato with Coconut Milk

creamy iced caramel macchiato with coconut milk - featured image

A quick and easy dairy-free iced caramel macchiato made with creamy full-fat coconut milk, bold espresso, and sweet caramel sauce, perfect for a refreshing coffee treat.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 shots (about 60 ml / 2 fl oz) espresso or ยฝ cup (120 ml / 4 fl oz) strong brewed coffee
  • ยพ cup (180 ml / 6 fl oz) canned full-fat coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml / 1 fl oz) caramel sauce (homemade or store-bought)
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml / 0.17 fl oz) maple syrup or agave nectar (optional)
  • Ice cubes (about ยฝ to ยพ cup or 120-180 ml / 4-6 fl oz)

Instructions

  1. Brew 2 shots of espresso (~60 ml / 2 fl oz) or make ยฝ cup (120 ml / 4 fl oz) of strong coffee. Let it cool slightly for about 2 minutes.
  2. Drizzle 2 tablespoons (30 ml / 1 fl oz) of caramel sauce into a tall clear glass. Swirl gently to coat the sides.
  3. Pour ยพ cup (180 ml / 6 fl oz) of canned full-fat coconut milk over the caramel. If desired, mix in 1 teaspoon (5 ml / 0.17 fl oz) of maple syrup or preferred sweetener before pouring.
  4. Fill the glass about halfway with fresh ice cubes (roughly ยฝ to ยพ cup or 120-180 ml / 4-6 fl oz).
  5. Slowly pour the warm espresso over the ice and coconut milk to create layered effect.
  6. Serve immediately as is for the layered look or gently stir before drinking for a consistent flavor.

Notes

[‘Use canned full-fat coconut milk for richest creaminess; carton coconut milk can be used for a lighter version.’, ‘Shake or whisk coconut milk before measuring to mix separated fat.’, ‘Pour espresso slowly over the back of a spoon or down the side of the glass to maintain layers.’, ‘If espresso is too hot, let it cool slightly to prevent coconut milk separation.’, ‘Caramel sauce can be swapped with salted caramel or homemade date caramel for variation.’, ‘For a frothy top, use a handheld frother on the coconut milk before pouring.’]

Nutrition

Keywords: iced caramel macchiato, coconut milk coffee, dairy-free coffee, vegan iced coffee, caramel coffee drink, homemade macchiato