Do you usually end a dinner party with dessert and coffee? If you answered yes, you probably put a lot of thought into the dessert you will serve but just make a pot of black coffee to serve with cream and sugar. Nice, but boring. Next time you entertain try this caramel coffee.
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Take your coffee, and your party, to the next level with this coffee shop copycat version. It couldn’t be easier to make for entertaining.
The creamy caramel melted into brewed black coffee is delicious and goes with just about any dessert. Is there a more natural combination than the caramel coffee served with an individual apple crisp? Chocolate cake served with the caramel coffee is also a delicious pairing.
I have a Ninja coffee bar that lends itself to making coffee shop beverages but this is easy enough for any type of drip coffee maker.
This gourmet coffee isn’t only for dessert. Overnight guests will be delighted to wake up to caramel coffee to enjoy with a slice of overnight nutty coffee cake or chocolate chip chocolate muffins.
Want to mix it up? Use hazelnut flavored and you have hazelnut caramel coffee. The caramel paired with other flavors like pumpkin, French vanilla, chocolate, or cinnamon are also yummy combinations.
You can adjust this recipe for more or fewer servings by simply increasing or decreasing the caramel and the number of cups. Also, adjust the amount of caramel to your tastes as well.
Think about setting up a do-it-yourself station where your guests can choose flavors and make their own combinations. Your guests will be so impressed. Only you have to know how easy it is!
Caramel Coffee
Making caramel coffee couldn't be easier.
Ingredients
- 8 teaspoons caramel topping, divided (I used Hershey's)
- Black coffee, brewed
- Reddi Whip
Instructions
- In the bottom of each of 4 coffee mugs, pour 2 teaspoons of the caramel topping. Pour hot, black coffee into each mug. Stir to melt caramel and combine. Top with Reddi Whip topping and drizzle with additional caramel topping. Serve immediately.
- To make an entire pot of caramel coffee, put 8 teaspoons of caramel (or enough for your tastes) in the bottom of the coffee carafe before brewing starts. Brew coffee. Once brewing has finished, gently stir coffee to mix. Serve.
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Madison | A Joyfully Mad Kitchen says
Mmm caramel and coffee together sounds so good! Perfectly cozy 🙂
Sue Lau says
This is great for the chilly evenings we’ve been getting now.
Toni | Boulder Locavore says
This is calling my name!
Lindsay Cotter says
You are speaking to me with this cup of deliciousness!
Valentina | The Baking Fairy says
What a great use for caramel! I have some leftover in the fridge and now I know just what to do with it 🙂
Jessica Freimann says
I feel like this is a major coffee upgrade- what a great idea!
Linda says
Oh my gosh! How yummy. I do not entertain ofter because I have two left hands in the kitchen. But even I can wow guests with your coffee suggestions. I am so glad I stopped by.
Nikki says
A cup of perfection! Like a warm hug in a mug!
Lane says
Decadent! I love the caramel and whipped cream additions! Perfect addition to a party or brunch!
Carlee says
What a fabulous way to take coffee to the next level and so easy too!
Karen says
This would be great in the morning with breakfast too! It sounds divine.
Edyta at Eating European says
This sounds like super delicious coffee. I need to look for this caramel topping and make it 🙂
Claudia Lamascolo says
What a great idea to add caramel to this coffee I bet its like a macchiatto flavor! Sure will be a good addition!
Julia says
What a great idea! I would definitely enjoy this coffee instead of a dessert 🙂
Shanika says
This Caramel Coffee looks like the perfect sweet pick me up! Yum!
Lauren Vavala | DeliciousLittleBites says
I love that ice cream topping! What a great idea to use it to flavor coffee – delicious!
Colleen - Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck says
This makes me wish I drank coffee! I’m totally stealing this recipe and swapping in hot chocolate!!!
Liz @ Books n' Cooks says
I feel a little silly that I never knew how easy it was to make Caramel Coffee at home – totally going to try this!
Liz @ Books n' Cooks says
Ellen, I’ve been making this all week – thank you for the great idea! That little bit of caramel gives my plain black coffee a nice flavor, just a little sweet. Soo much better than a teaspoon of sugar!
Family Around The Table says
I’m glad you love it Liz!
Jolene says
Definitely going to have to give this a try!
Caroline says
Love how easy this is, and I much prefer caramel as a sweetener than plain sugar.
Shaina Wizov (@takeabiteblog) says
Yuuuuuuum! Sounds so delicious.
palatablepastime says
Sounds delicious! I love caramel.
mysfkitchen says
Great way to making boring ‘ol black coffee with dessert more fun! Yummy recipe!
Cindy Kerschner says
A sure way to warm up the holidays!
Constance Smith | CosmopolitanCornbread.com says
Delicious!
Liz says
What an easy way to take a plain cup of coffee to the next level! LOVE!!!
mommasmeals says
What a fantastic idea! This is brilliant, I want it for myself never mind for entertaining!
Wendy, A Day in the Life on the Farm says
Perfect recipe. Easy, Peasy and Delicious.