Brown Sugar Creme Brulee Latte with Toffee Dust

A cozy coffee treat with rich brown sugar and creamy toffee-brulee topping

Love the fancy coffee shop experience? This Brown Sugar Crème Brûlée Latte brings together smooth espresso, warm brown sugar, and a perfectly caramelized sugar topping that cracks like a classic crème brûlée. It's pure coffee magic!

This cafe-style drink is surprisingly easy to make at home. Using dark roast espresso as the base, we'll add brown sugar syrup and vanilla, then top it with a crispy caramelized sugar crust and a sprinkle of toffee dust. Perfect for those moments when you want to treat yourself to something special.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This coffee shop favorite is easier to make at home than you think! Here's why you'll love it:

Restaurant-quality results with simple ingredients
Satisfying crack of caramelized sugar with each sip
Customizable sweetness levels
Perfect balance of coffee and caramel flavors

Brown Sugar Creme Brulee Latte with Toffee Dust

A cozy coffee treat with rich brown sugar and creamy toffee-brulee topping

Brown Sugar Latte, Creme Brulee Coffee, Toffee Coffee, Hot Coffee, Coffee Shop Drinks, Specialty Coffee

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Equipment

Espresso machine
Milk frother or steam wand
Kitchen torch
Small saucepan
Coffee mug

Ingredients

2 shots espresso (2 oz)
8 oz whole milk
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp granulated sugar (for brûlée topping)
1 tbsp toffee bits
1/4 cup water (for syrup)

Instructions

Combine brown sugar and water in a small saucepan. Heat until sugar dissolves to make brown sugar syrup
Pull two shots of espresso into your serving mug
Steam milk until hot and frothy
Add 2-3 tablespoons of brown sugar syrup and vanilla extract to the espresso
Pour steamed milk over the espresso mixture
Sprinkle granulated sugar evenly over the milk foam
Using a kitchen torch, caramelize the sugar until golden brown
Let the sugar cool and harden (about 1 minute)
Sprinkle with toffee bits and serve immediately

Pro Tips

Use a kitchen torch at a 45-degree angle for the most even caramelization
Let the sugar cool completely before adding any toppings
Freshly ground coffee beans will give you the best flavor
Make extra brown sugar syrup to keep in the fridge for future drinks

Calories: 380kcal, Carbohydrates: 65g, Protein: 8g, Fat: 12g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Cholesterol: 35mg, Sodium: 115mg, Potassium: 375mg, Fiber: 0g, Sugar: 61g, Calcium: 275mg, Iron: 1mg

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