Crème Brûlée Latte Recipe

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There’s something irresistible about the rich, caramelized flavor of crème brûlée. Now imagine that creamy, dessert-like bliss blended into your favorite coffee. This Crème Brûlée Latte is smooth, sweet, and just a little bit fancy—perfect for cozy mornings, afternoon pick-me-ups, or impressing some friends with your barista skills.

Inspired by the classic French dessert, this latte brings a velvety smooth texture with warm caramel notes to your cup. It’s easy to make with just a few simple ingredients and tastes amazing whether you enjoy it hot or iced.

Let’s get to the recipe…

Ingredients

2 shots of espresso
¾ cup milk or milk substitute – Crème Brûlée is a dessert known for its creaminess. To make your latte extra creamy, add a splash of heavy cream or use half-and-half instead of regular milk.
1½ tbsp vanilla syrup
1 tbsp caramel sauce, plus more for drizzling
A pinch of raw sugar for a brûléed topping

A delicious stack of crème brûlée in white cups, perfect for food photography.

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How to Make a Crème Brûlée Latte

Pull 2 fresh shots of espresso.
Steam the milk until silky and foamy. A good temperature to aim for is around 150°F (about 65°C). (If you don’t have a steaming wand on your espresso machine, click HERE to find more options on how to froth milk.)
Add vanilla syrup and caramel sauce to your mug or glass.
Pour in the espresso and give it a small stir to blend with the syrups, then top with the frothed milk.
Sprinkle a pinch of sugar over the foam and torch it lightly for that brûléed effect.
Drizzle caramel sauce on top for a final sweet touch.

Iced Version

Craving something chilled? Drizzle caramel on the sides of a cup, fill it about ¾ of the way with ice, and add your milk. Mix the syrups with the espresso and pour it over the milk and ice. Top with whipped cream and a caramel drizzle. Enjoy!