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What a week it has been. Trips to the doctor with sick kids, tackling the laundry and paperwork in between trying to make the kids feel better. Plus every night I wake up at 3:00 and think it’s time to get up. Who gets up at 3 in the morning? Certainly not me!
I made myself a little treat yesterday afternoon as a little pick-me-up to keep going, a nice Salted Caramel Macchiato. I couldn’t exactly run down to the Starbuck’s on the corner, since it’s an hour and a half away. Plus I had my favorite dulce de leche just sitting on the counter staring at me.
I had never made a Salted Caramel Mocchiato before, so I googled a few recipes, of course I didn’t have espresso, or caramel syrup or any fancy pants stuff like that. I concocted my own version out of coffee, milk and dulce de leche.
I was really craving a slice of Caramel Mocchiato Ice Cream Pie and that’s what gave me the inspiration for this coffee. So I sat down for 5 minutes with my Salted Caramel Mocchiato and did a little internet research on ways to stop a constant cough. I didn’t find anything new but I was getting desperate.
I got my reluctant little guy into a steamy shower and it did help. Have I mentioned that I can’t wait for Spring? I think when the weather dips down to 6 degrees one day and peaks at 58 the next, it doesn’t help our head and chest colds at all!
I’m pretty sure I am coming down with this crud that the children have, so I will be making this again today. For sure.
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Ingredients
- 3/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons dulce del leche caramel
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee
- 1 tablespoon whipped cream
- 1 teaspoon caramel ice cream sauce
- 1 pinch coarse salt
Instructions
- Heat milk and dulce de leche caramel in a microwave safe glass measure for 2 minutes or until hot and carmel is melted. Whisk together to combine.
- Add coffee and stir to combine.
- Pour into a large coffee cup and garnish with whipped cream, caramel and salt.
- Serve immediately.
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Heck yes! This sounds awesome!
This is right up my alley.
I simply adore caramel macchiatos!
Oh I want a cup of this now! I’m glad you had that middle-of-the-night craving for this, but I’m so sorry your little ones are under the weather. Hope all are better very soon!!! xoxo
This looks perfect for cuddling up with by the fire!
Oh Yum!
I need this right now.
This looks like an awesome morning start-me-up, love it!
Gorgeous! I need a little pick-me-up right now. Think I’ll make one….
I would love one of those right now to get me through the rest of this afternoon!
I hope things are improving for you! What a lovely drink.
I hope it’s a better week for you my friend! And this macchiato? You had me at salted caramel!
Love. Salted caramel is my weakness, and macchiatos are my favorite.