Salted Caramel Latte {Recipe}

Salted caramel is pretty much a sure fire way to cheer anyone up. (well probably not someone who doesn’t like caramel….or salted things. –ok moving on.) Now add it to espresso and well, you are set for something glorious! It’s almost Fall which means everyone is like, Pumpkin Spice this and Pumpkin Spice that…while I’m over here like, Have you had my Salted Caramel Latte? Holy Yum!! This salted caramel is so rich and delicious, but so quick and easy to make. And the hint of fleur de sel gives it the sweet and salty flare that you won’t want to skip. This caramel is of course perfect for your espresso drinks, on top of ice cream and I’ve even used it while baking!

Ok, let’s jump right in to this yummy recipe!

In a small saucepan, melt 3/4 of a stick of unsalted butter with 1 cup of DARK brown sugar (not light brown.) on medium heat. Do not stir it. Do not mix it. Just leave it until it starts to bubble up. {about 5 minutes.} While you are waiting feel free to jump on Instagram and look through my lovely pictures. But don’t walk away because you don’t want it to burn! Once it is bubbling and the butter is fully melted, remove from heat and whisk in 1 cup of heavy cream and a few pinches of fleur de sel. I usually do 2-3 small pinches but you can add more if you’d like. I recommend starting with 2 and then tasting it and going from there. 

Transfer it to a mason jar  {because I put EVERYTHING in mason jars!} and let it cool for about 30 minutes. Then put it in the refrigerator. It will be pretty thin when you first make it, but once you let it sit in the fridge it will become thicker. You can keep it in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. I always make sure to buy a heavy cream with the latest date so that you know you have plenty of time. You don’t what it expiring in a few days! ;)

Chances are you are going to want to make a salted caramel latte with this because….well that’s what I’ve been telling you about, right? 

Here’s the recipe for my world famous {well maybe not world famous, but everyone who tries it loves it.} Salted Caramel Latte. I’ll tell you how to do it iced and hot. But iced is my preferred way to drink this…and every other drink. I pretty much only drink iced drinks. :)

What You Need:

-something to drink it in. obviously I drink mine in a mason jar cuz it just tastes better ;)

-salted caramel {make sure you’ve already made & refrigerated it, or it will be too thin.}

-milk {whatever kind you drink. I drink Organic 2%.}

-ice

-espresso

-squeeze bottle {for easy drizzling of caramel}

Directions:

If you have an espresso machine this will obviously be a lot easier…but if not, well….I’m not sure how you’re making this. ;) First, pour about 1/4 cup of milk into your steam pitcher. You are not looking to heat up the milk, you are wanting to create foam. More specifically, micro foam. {If that isn’t something you know about, it’s how they create latte art. You can google it.} Once you’ve steamed some foam, set it aside.

-Pull your shots. {single, double, quadruple….I’m not judging}

-Drizzle caramel in glass

-Put your shots in glass

-Scoop foam into glass (yes, even on an iced drink. it really is delicious, trust me you’ll love it!)

-Add ice

-Add milk

If you want you can put another dollop of foam on top and another drizzle of caramel. It’s all up to you.

If you would rather this be a hot salted caramel latte, all you need to do is;

-steam your milk

-pull your shots

-drizzle caramel in cute mug ;)

-pour shots into mug

-pour in steamed milk

-drizzle top with more caramel

-if you want sprinkle a dash of fleur de sel

If you make this, I’d love to hear what you think! Take a picture and tag me on Instagram

xo,

Elizabeth

Elizabeth’s Cold Brew Coffee {Recipe}

Elizabeth’s Cold Brew Recipe:

8 cup French Press (I have a few different ones, but this one is great and inexpensive!)

8 Tablespoons of Coarsely ground coffee

Filtered Water

1/8 teaspoon cinnamon

3 tsp. brown sugar {optional}

In your French Press add 8 Tablespoons of your favorite coffee. Sprinkle 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon (adds flavor & has a lot of health benefits!) and 3 tsp. brown sugar. I add this if I’m wanting to sweeten it up a little more, though cold brew coffee is naturally sweeter than regular coffee. If you are going to use store bought flavored creamers, you can omit this step.

Once you have added your coffee, cinnamon and brown sugar, fill the French press almost to the top with filtered water. (leaving a little bit of room for the top to be put back on.) Stir carefully (I usually just use a straw) to combine and cover with foil or the top to the French press. Make sure not to press it down though! Store in the refrigerator for at least 12 hours. Not more than 24. 12-15 hours is best. I usually do this in the evening before bed so it is ready to enjoy in the morning! 

Serve over ice. Some people like to dilute the cold brew with water, though I personally don’t suggest doing so. I do love to add a splash of creamer though. One of my favorites is this one.

 

Tips for Success! 

Use filtered water if possible. Cold brew or not, it’s always a good idea to use filtered water when making any sort of coffee or espresso drink.

Don’t Rush the process. Make sure you steep it at least 12 hours, which is why I make it the evening before and let it sit overnight. But on the other hand, don’t leave it in the fridge too long. 12-15 hours is perfect!

Cool Beans. Ok I just wanted to say “cool beans.” haha! But seriously, I always suggest buying whole beans and then grinding them yourself as you need them. BUT, make sure your beans are coarsely ground for perfect results. 

Ratio to make a bigger batch. 4:1– 4 Cups of Water to 1 Cup of Coffee. 

Best if: Stored in the fridge in an air tight container, like a mason jar. Use within a week for best taste. But let’s be real, it’s never lasted that long in my house. haha. The best way to enjoy it is to, invite a friend over on a warm afternoon and enjoy it together! :)

Any questions on changing this recipe up? Feel free to email me or send me a message on Instagram.

xo,

Elizabeth :)

Coffee Date #3

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If we were on a coffee date today, I would make us a hot drink rather than my usual iced latte since the weather is finally feeling like Fall! I am loving it! How about a toffee nut latte? Sound good? I’ll have one too. :) I thought for our coffee date today, I would share with you my answers to some questions that sweet Lauren from “andcoffeeblog” asked me when nominating me for the Liebster award. I have been nominated several times before by different people and FINALLY got around to answering the questions. Oops. :/  I added in a couple questions from the others that nominated me before. I am going to be a rebel, haha and am not repost the award photo and tag people like you are “supposed to” but if you want to share your answers to these questions, please feel free to join in! Or if you are in a question answering mood, email me and I will send you some of my own questions for you to post on your blog or Instagram to join in!

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Salted Caramel Latte Recipe

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Coffee is my love language. I mean really though, coffee just gets me. ;) Anyone else feel this way? I love my espresso machine and don’t know what I’d do with out this swell guy. Yes, I called my machine a guy. He’s my friend. haha. Ok, actually I do know what I would do without him errr, I mean it. ;) I love making up new fun and delicious espresso drinks to enjoy myself as well as to serve to friends and family that come over. This salted caramel is perfect for your homemade lattes but I’ve also used it for chocolate salted caramel cupcakes. Yum! They are so good. But that’s for another day! 

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Coffee Date #2

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Hi! Grab a cup of coffee, or tea if that’s your thing, I’ll try not to judge ;) just kidding! and let’s chat! If we were on a coffee date today, first of all I’d tell you that I was so glad you could take time out of your day to share a cup of happiness I mean coffee ;) with me! I’ve been on a sweet kick lately, so I’d probably offer to make you one of my favorite lattes. Either a homemade salted caramel latte or an iced dark chocolate mocha.  I bet you’d pick a salted caramel latte, wouldn’t you? ;) Continue reading →

Cold brew recipe + Coffee date.

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It’s no secret that I LOVE coffee and I don’t discriminate against how it comes as long as it’s 1. good and 2. strong! Espresso drinks are usually my drink of choice. I love my Breville BES860xl to make lattes and mochas. Sometimes though I like to switch it up and throw some cold brew in the daily coffee mix. It is so simple to make at home and if you make a double batch in a larger 12-cup French press, you can store it is your fridge for a few days. Continue reading →

Coffee date!

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Happy Coffee Date! If you know me, you know I love coffee and even more than that, I love a good old fashioned coffee date! Sometimes I like to meet at Starbucks because it’s easiest but sometimes I like to find a fun, cute local coffee shop. Sometimes though I like to invite people over my house to enjoy coffee at my favorite coffee shop. {at my house!} Today though, we’d meet at Starbucks because it’s easy and I wanted to get out and have some girl time.

I’d probably get there early because I am not a fan of making people wait and being late. I’d pick a table, probably outside because it’s late afternoon and the weather is feeling very Spring like today. I’d ask you how your day was and what was new and exciting with you. Maybe you’d say nothing much was going on or maybe you’d say everything! Life seems to be like that sometimes. Everything going on all at once, or mellow and quiet. It’s nice though because it adds balance.

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