If you love the seasonal Starbucks Caramel Brulée Latte, you're going to love making this homemade Caramel Brûlée sauce! It has a rich, creamy caramel flavor with hints of vanilla and sea salt. Even better, you only need five simple ingredients to make it.
I love making homemade coffee sauces because they're an easy way to recreate coffeehouse favorites at home. This sauce is especially delicious in iced lattes, but you can also stir it into hot coffee, cold brew, or use it to make a homemade caramel coffee drink.
The secret ingredient is sweetened condensed milk. It gives the sauce a creamy texture and rich sweetness that makes every coffee feel like a special treat.
If you love other Starbucks recipes, try - Starbucks Gingerbread Syrup Copy Cat, Starbucks Gingerbread Latte Copycat, Sugar Cookie Syrup Recipe, or Iced Sugar Cookie Latte (Starbucks Copycat)
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Why This Works
This homemade Caramel Brûlée Sauce combines brown sugar and sweetened condensed milk to create a rich, creamy caramel flavor. The brown sugar adds a warm molasses sweetness, while the condensed milk gives the syrup its smooth, creamy consistency.
Vanilla adds another layer of flavor, and a little sea salt balances the sweetness. Together, these ingredients create a delicious caramel-inspired syrup that's perfect for recreating your favorite seasonal coffee drinks.
You don't need a candy thermometer or any complicated techniques. Just combine the ingredients in a saucepan and let them gently heat until everything is smooth and blended.
Ingredients Needed (with descriptions)
- Water: Helps dissolve the brown sugar and creates a pourable syrup.
- Brown sugar: Provides the rich caramel flavor and warm sweetness.
- Sweetened condensed milk: The secret to the creamy texture and delicious caramel-like flavor. It also adds plenty of sweetness.
- Vanilla extract: Adds a smooth vanilla flavor that complements the brown sugar and caramel.
- Sea salt: A little salt balances the sweetness and gives the syrup a salted caramel flavor.
How to Make Starbucks Caramel Brulee Sauce
Add the water and brown sugar to a medium saucepan.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir until the brown sugar dissolves.
Add the sweetened condensed milk and continue stirring until everything is well combined.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently so it doesn't scorch on the bottom.
Remove the saucepan from the heat.
Stir in the vanilla extract and sea salt.
Allow the syrup to cool before transferring it to a clean glass jar or bottle.
The syrup will have a creamy consistency and can be used once cooled. If it thickens in the refrigerator, give it a good stir before using.
Pro Tips: Caramel Brulee Sauce
- Use medium heat: Heating the mixture too quickly can cause the sweetened condensed milk to scorch.
- Keep stirring: Stir frequently while the syrup heats to help everything combine smoothly.
- Adjust the salt: Start with a small amount of sea salt and add more to taste.
- Make it creamy: The sweetened condensed milk gives this syrup its signature rich texture.
- Let it cool: The syrup will thicken as it cools, so don't worry if it seems a little thin while it's still warm.
Storage
Because this sauce contains sweetened condensed milk, it should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Let the sauce cool completely before transferring it to a clean glass jar or bottle. Keep it refrigerated and use a clean spoon or pump each time you serve it.
For the best quality, use it within 1 week. Discard it if you notice any unusual changes in smell, appearance, or texture.
Serving Suggestions
There are so many delicious ways to use this homemade Caramel Brûlée Sauce!
- Iced Caramel Brûlée Latte: Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of sauce to espresso, pour in your favorite milk, and finish with ice.
- Hot Latte: Stir the sauce into espresso and steamed milk for a cozy coffeehouse drink.
- Iced Coffee: Add a spoonful or two to chilled coffee and stir well.
- Cold Brew: Mix the sauce into cold brew for a creamy caramel coffee.
- Caramel Coffee with Whipped Cream: Top your favorite iced or hot coffee with whipped cream and a little caramel drizzle.
- Homemade Frappuccino: Blend coffee, milk, ice, and sauce until smooth for a frozen coffee treat.
Recipe FAQs
It has a rich, creamy caramel flavor with brown sugar, vanilla, and a hint of sea salt. The sweetened condensed milk gives it a smooth, dessert-like sweetness.
Absolutely! It works beautifully in iced coffee and iced lattes. Stir it into your coffee before adding ice and milk.
Yes. Since it contains sweetened condensed milk, keep it in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Yes. The sauce will become thicker as it cools, especially after refrigeration. Stir it before using if needed.
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Starbucks Caramel Brûlée Sauce Copycat
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 10-15 min
- Total Time: 20 min
- Yield: 18 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Boiling
- Diet: Low Calorie
Description
If you love the seasonal Starbucks Caramel Brulée Latte, you're going to love making this homemade Caramel Brûlée Syrup! It has a rich, creamy caramel flavor with hints of vanilla and sea salt.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Water
- ½ cup Brown sugar
- 1 can Sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1 pinch Sea salt
Instructions
- Add the water and brown sugar to a medium saucepan.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir until the brown sugar dissolves.
- Add the sweetened condensed milk and continue stirring until everything is well combined.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently so it doesn't scorch on the bottom.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and sea salt.
Notes
The sauce will have a creamy consistency and can be used once cooled. If it thickens in the refrigerator, give it a good stir before using.
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