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    Easy Salted Caramel Cold Brew

    Published: Jul 25, 2023 by Vicky · This post may contain affiliate links · 4 Comments

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    A cold brew iced coffee is an excellent way to start the day. Although it can become a pricey habit to buy one each day, it is quite refreshing, especially on a hot day. You will never need to buy cold brew again after learning how to make this Easy Salted Caramel Cold Brew.

    Love caramel flavor? Try our Crock Pot Apple Dump Cake with Salted Caramel.

    glass of Easy Salted Caramel Cold Brew
    Jump to:
    • ⭐Why you'll love this Starbucks Salted Caramel Cold Brew
    • 🥣Ingredient Notes
    • 📋How to Make Easy Salted Caramel Cold Brew at Home
    • 👩🏻‍🍳Expert Tips
    • 🤷🏻‍♀️Recipe FAQs
    • 🥛 Related Recipes
    • 📖 Recipe

    ⭐Why you'll love this Starbucks Salted Caramel Cold Brew

    The flavor of cold brew coffee is sweeter than hot brewed coffee and is typically served over ice or combined into smoothies. This salted caramel cold brew Starbucks copycat is the easiest form of coffee to brew at home and results in rich, smooth coffee that tastes perfect anytime.

    This drink goes perfectly with our Starbucks Cheese Danish Recipe.

    Easy Salted Caramel Cold Brew

    🥣Ingredient Notes

    • Starbucks Cold Brew black unsweetened - You can use this for an easy shortcut or make your own cold brew.
    • Caramel syrup or caramel sauce - You can use regular or sugar-free sauce.
    • Vanilla syrup - For a hint of vanilla flavor.
    • Milk - We used whole milk, but almond milk would work as well.
    • Sea salt - Use coarse sea salt.
    • Ice - About a cup.
    supplies need to make salted cold brew

    📋How to Make Easy Salted Caramel Cold Brew at Home

    STEP 1: To make this homemade cold brew, place ice in a glass. Drizzle caramel and vanilla syrup over the ice cubes.

    cup of ice and cup of milk

    STEP 2: Pour in Starbucks cold brew.

    cold brew in cup with ice

    STEP 3: Add milk and salt to a cup. Froth milk with a frother. Froth till the cream is thick enough to sit on top of the cold brew but not too thick that it won't blend in.

    milk in cup

    STEP 4: Pour the cold foam into the coffee as the topping. You can serve this Starbucks salted caramel cream cold brew in a mason jar or large glasses.

    Easy Salted Caramel Cold Brew in glass

    👩🏻‍🍳Expert Tips

    Tip 1: Froth till the cream is thick enough to sit on top of the coffee but not too thick that it won't mix.

    Tip 2: To get a more "foamy" foam, use heavy cream as opposed to milk.

    🤷🏻‍♀️Recipe FAQs

    Can I use sweet cream instead of milk?

    You can use ½ cup of heavy cream or half and half in addition to ½ cup of milk if you wish.

    Do I need an immersion blender for this salted caramel cream cold brew recipe?

    No, I used a frother but a hand mixer or electric mixer would work as well.

    Can I make this with almond milk?

    Yes, you can substitute almond milk for regular milk.

    🥛 Related Recipes

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    • Crock Pot Apple Dump Cake with Salted Caramel
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    📖 Recipe

    Easy Salted Caramel Cold Brew

    Vicky
    You will never need to buy cold brew again after learning the step by step instructions to make this easy salted caramel cold brew at home.
    5 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 0 minutes mins
    Total Time 10 minutes mins
    Course beverages
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2
    Calories 132 kcal

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    Ingredients
      

    • 2 cups Starbuck's Cold Brew Unsweetened
    • 2 tablespoons caramel
    • 1 tablespoon vanilla syrup
    • 1 cup milk
    • ⅓ teaspoon salt
    • 2 cups Ice

    Instructions
     

    • Place ice in a glass. Drizzle in caramel and vanilla syrup. Pour in Starbuck's cold brew.
    • Add milk and salt to a tall cup. Froth milk with a frother. Pour into the coffee as the topping.

    Notes

    • Froth till the cream is thick enough to sit on top of the coffee but not too thick that it won't mix.
    • To get a more "foamy" foam, use heavy cream as opposed to milk.
    This nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using online calculators. Your nutritional information may vary depending on numerous factors.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 132kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 5gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 475mgPotassium: 331mgSugar: 16gVitamin A: 204IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 175mgIron: 0.05mg
    Keyword easy salted caramel cold brew
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    1. Chris says

      July 11, 2022 at 2:30 pm

      5 stars
      I am torn. I love this recipe, but I let my 12-year-old try it and now he wants me to make one every morning, lol. Great recipe, thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    2. Tara says

      July 11, 2022 at 2:23 pm

      5 stars
      My new favorite fall drink!! The salted caramel flavor really hits the spot when I'm craving something that will get me out of bed.

      Reply
    3. Dana says

      July 11, 2022 at 2:03 pm

      5 stars
      So nice to have this recipe on hand at home. Sure, it's a treat to grab it from the 'bux, but our closest 'bux has a terrible turnover rate and the staff never seem to get the drinks right so, this here prevents any disappointment, haha.

      Reply
    4. Mirlene says

      July 11, 2022 at 2:00 pm

      5 stars
      I love this cold brew. I'm a coffee lover and making this with salted caramel has become one of my favorite flavors.

      Reply
    Vicky from Mess for Less

    I'm Vicky, the founder of Mess For Less, which I started in 2011 to share easy, family-friendly recipes. With over a decade of experience as a home chef and recipe developer, I love creating meals that bring people together. I also design play and learning activities for kids, using my background as a former teacher with a Master’s degree in education. Learn more about me.

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