Starbucks Caramel Brulée Latte Copycat Recipe

Make this Starbucks Copycat Caramel Brulée Latte at home for a sweet, creamy treat with rich caramel flavor and crunchy caramel brulée topping. It's just like your Starbucks favorite but better!

A closeup of a caramel brulee latte in a glass mug.

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Starbucks Caramel Brulée Latte

This latte is easy to make at home with just a handful of simple ingredients. Once you make the caramel candy, keep it in a jar in your pantry and use it any time you like! It's even delicious sprinkled on Ninja Creami Vanilla Ice Cream.

Ingredients in caramel brulée latte

The ingredients for the caramel Brulee latte measured out and placed on a wooden table.

Caramel sauce. I used Torani caramel syrup, but you could also use dulce de leche, regular caramel syrup, or homemade caramel sauce.
Vanilla simple syrup. I made vanilla syrup made from a 2:1 mixture of water and white sugar.
Espresso. I made espresso with Starbucks' Signature espresso coffee beans. You can also use prepared strong coffee or instant espresso.
Milk. I used regular milk, but you could also use 1% milk, nonfat milk, whole milk, half-and-half, or heavy cream. You could also use oat milk, soy milk, almond milk, or coconut milk. The less fat the milk has, the foamier it gets.
Whipped cream for garnish.
Caramel Brulee bits. I made homemade caramel candy bits with white sugar, but you could also use cane sugar. Feel free to use crushed toffee, a crushed Skor bar, or toffee bits from the Bulk Barn.

See the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post for quantities and a full list of ingredients.

How To Make Starbucks Caramel Brulée Latte At Home

This recipe makes one serving of 354 mL (Tall size). If making Venti size, double all of the ingredients.

Step 1: Make Vanilla Simple Syrup

The vanilla simple syrup in a small pot.

In a small saucepan, combine water and white sugar. Heat until the sugar is dissolved, then remove from heat.

The vanilla simple syrup being poured into a glass jar to cool.

Whisk in vanilla extract and pour into a jar or container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Step 2: Make the Caramel Brulee topping

White sugar melted and golden brown in a small saucepan.

Add white sugar to a medium saucepan. Cook over low-medium heat for 1-2 minutes until it melts and turns golden brown, stirring constantly to prevent burning.

The melted sugar poured onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Carefully pour the caramel evenly onto the baking sheet, using the back of a spoon to spread it thinly. Let it harden for 5 minutes, then crush the caramel into small pieces. Be careful; the small shards are very sharp.

Tip: As soon as it melts, remove it from the heat. It goes from just melted to burnt in an instant. Do not let it boil! (Yes, I am speaking from experience). 🙂

Step 3: Froth the milk

This can be done in a couple of different ways, depending on what kind of tools you have in your kitchen.

If you have a milk frother that also heats, froth the milk until hot.
Add the milk to a small saucepan, heat over medium-high heat, and whisk constantly until frothy and steaming.

Step 4: Assemble the Caramel Brulee

Add 1-2 tablespoons of caramel sauce to the bottom of a mug.

Espresso coffee on top of the caramel sauce in cup.

Pour a shot of espresso on top of the sauce and add vanilla simple syrup. Mix with a fork, small whisk, or milk frother.

Frothed milk being poured into a coffee cup.

Pour the frothed milk on top of the espresso.

The caramel brulee topping on top of the whipped cream.

Top with whipped cream, a light caramel drizzle, and a sprinkle of candied Brulee topping. The candy will melt into the whipped cream.

Variations

Add extra caramel sauce to make it sweeter.
Make it a Salted Caramel Brûlé Latte by sprinkling sea salt on top of the melted sugar before it cools.
Make a Mocha Brûlé Latte by adding chocolate syrup.

Recipe Tips

Heat and froth the milk while you are making the espresso. You want to add everything while it is hot.
Pour the steamed milk in slowly so the foam stays on top.
Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less vanilla simple syrup.

A closeup of the caramel brulee latte in a glass mug.

Recipe FAQ's

Is the caramel brulée latte seasonal?

Yes, the caramel brûlée latte is a seasonal drink available at Starbucks during the winter months of November to January.

What is a Caramel Brulée Latte?

A Starbucks Caramel Brulee Latte is a coffee drink made with espresso, steamed milk, and caramel brulee sauce. It is then topped with whipped cream and crunchy caramel brûlée bits.

What if I don't have an espresso machine?

If you don't have an espresso machine, you can make strong hot coffee and use that instead.

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Ingredients in caramel brulée latte