Caramel Brûlée Latte Recipe

Bring the decadent flavors of a classic French dessert to your café menu with this easy Caramel Brûlée Latte recipe. Combining the buttery sweetness of caramel with rich custard notes and a hint of caramelized sugar, this indulgent specialty coffee is perfect for customers craving a little dessert in their cup.

The secret to this café-quality creation is MOCAFE Caramel Latte Mix, made with medium-roast Arabica coffee for rich coffee flavor and a smooth, creamy caramel finish. Because the coffee is already in the mix, baristas can prepare a delicious instant caramel latte without brewing espresso or pulling a shot.

For our Caramel Brûlée Latte, we add Torani Crème Caramel Syrup, inspired by the traditional French dessert with its eggy custard flavor and rich caramel drizzle. The result is a luxurious caramel latte with delicious crème brûlée character.

Serve it hot, iced, or blended into a frozen Caramel Brûlée Frappé. And for customers who want an extra coffee kick, simply add a shot of espresso!

1. Hot Caramel Brûlée Latte Recipe

Serving Size: 12 oz
Preparation Time: Approximately 2 minutes
Flavor Profile: Buttery caramel, creamy custard, medium-roast coffee, toasted sugar

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp MOCAFE Caramel Latte Mix (approximately 30–35 g; adjust to manufacturer directions

• 1 fl oz Torani Crème Caramel Syrup

• 8–10 oz steamed milk, adjusted to the desired serving volume

• Optional: 1 shot of espresso for an added coffee kick

• Garnish: Light caramel drizzle and crushed caramelized sugar

Directions

1. Add MOCAFE Caramel Latte Mix and Torani Crème Caramel Syrup to a 12 oz serving cup.

2. Add approximately 2 oz of hot milk and stir until the mix is completely dissolved.

3. Steam the remaining milk to approximately 140–150°F, creating a smooth, velvety microfoam.

4. Pour steamed milk into the cup and gently stir to combine.

5. Finish with a light caramel drizzle and a sprinkle of crushed caramelized sugar for that signature brûlée experience.

6. For an added kick: Add a freshly pulled shot of espresso to intensify the coffee flavor.

This makes it an excellent option for busy coffee shops, restaurants, bakeries, hotels, and foodservice operations.

2. Iced Caramel Brûlée Latte Recipe

Serving Size: 16 oz
Preparation Time: Approximately 2 minutes
Flavor Profile: Refreshing iced caramel coffee with creamy custard sweetness

Take this classic dessert-inspired latte into warmer weather with a refreshing Iced Caramel Brûlée Latte. The combination of creamy caramel coffee and crème caramel syrup makes an indulgent specialty beverage that's perfect for year-round menus.

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp MOCAFE Caramel Latte Mix (approximately 30–35 g

• 1 fl oz Torani Crème Caramel Syrup

• 2 oz hot water to dissolve the mix

• 5–6 oz cold milk

• Ice to fill a 16 oz cup

• Optional: 1 shot of espresso for an extra coffee kick

• Garnish: Caramel drizzle or vanilla cold foam

Directions

1. Combine MOCAFE Caramel Latte Mix with 2 oz hot water in a mixing pitcher. Stir until completely dissolved.

2. Add Torani Crème Caramel Syrup and mix thoroughly.

3. Stir in cold milk.

4. Fill a 16 oz serving cup with ice.

5. Pour the caramel latte mixture over the ice.

6. Finish with a delicate caramel drizzle or a layer of vanilla cold foam.

7. For an added kick: Add one shot of espresso for a bolder coffee experience.

Chef's Tip: Elevate your Iced Caramel Brûlée Latte with a layer of cold foam topped with crushed caramelized sugar. This adds a premium, dessert-inspired finish and creates an eye-catching presentation for your café's social media.

3. Caramel Brûlée Frappé Recipe

Serving Size: 16 oz
Preparation Time: Approximately 2–3 minutes
Flavor Profile: Creamy frozen caramel coffee with rich custard notes

Turn the delicious flavors of crème brûlée into a refreshing frozen coffee treat. This blended Caramel Brûlée Frappé is an indulgent addition to any café's frozen beverage menu, combining the smooth coffee and caramel flavors of MOCAFE with Torani's crème caramel sweetness.

Ingredients

• 4 tbsp MOCAFE Caramel Latte Mix (approximately 40–45 g)1 fl oz Torani Crème Caramel Syrup

• 4–5 oz cold milk

• Approximately 1½ cups ice

• Optional: 1 shot chilled espresso for an added coffee kick

• Garnish: Whipped cream, caramel drizzle, and crushed caramelized sugar

Directions

1. Add cold milk, MOCAFE Caramel Latte Mix, and Torani Crème Caramel Syrup to a commercial blender.

2. Add ice and blend until thick, smooth, and creamy, approximately 20–30 seconds depending on your blender.

3. Adjust the ice or liquid as needed to achieve your desired frappé consistency.

4. Drizzle caramel sauce along the inside of a 16 oz serving cup.

5. Pour the blended Caramel Brûlée Frappé into the cup.

6. Finish with whipped cream, caramel drizzle, and a sprinkle of crushed caramelized sugar.

7. For an added kick: Add a chilled espresso shot to the blender for an intensified coffee experience.

Why Dessert-Inspired Coffee Drinks Belong on Your Café Menu

Dessert-inspired coffee beverages offer an opportunity for coffee shops, cafés, and restaurants to create exciting specialty drinks using flavors customers already know and love.

Classic desserts such as crème brûlée, tiramisu, caramel custard, toasted marshmallow, and cinnamon rolls provide inspiration for premium hot, iced, and blended coffee creations.

Three Reasons to Add a Caramel Brûlée Latte to Your Menu

1. Capitalize on the demand for specialty coffee.

According to the National Coffee Association's 2026 research, specialty coffee remains a significant part of American coffee consumption. Unique flavor combinations and elevated café experiences provide opportunities to expand beyond traditional lattes.

2. Give customers indulgent, dessert-inspired experiences.

Mutiple sessions at Coffee Fest highlighted the appeal of comforting, nostalgic, and indulgent bakery-inspired flavors. A Caramel Brûlée Latte brings these characteristics together in a recognizable beverage that customers can enjoy throughout the day.

3. Create more menu variety with fewer ingredients.

By combining MOCAFE Caramel Latte Mix with Torani Crème Caramel Syrup, café operators can create three distinct beverage offerings using essentially the same core ingredients.

From a comforting hot latte to a refreshing iced coffee or an indulgent blended frappé, the possibilities extend across seasons and customer preferences.

The MOCAFE Advantage: Instant Caramel Lattes Made Easy

For busy foodservice operations, consistency and speed matter.

MOCAFE Caramel Latte Mix delivers the convenience of an instant caramel latte with medium-roast Arabica coffee already blended into the mix.

This provides several operational advantages:

• No espresso machine required: Prepare authentic caramel coffee beverages without pulling espresso shots.

• Faster preparation: Simplify beverage production during busy service periods.

• Consistent flavor: Deliver creamy caramel coffee flavor across multiple locations and baristas.

• Versatile applications: Create hot lattes, iced coffees, and blended frappés with one mix.

• Easy customization: Add syrups, cold foam, toppings, or an optional espresso shot to develop signature café beverages.

Whether you're running a bustling coffee shop, restaurant, bakery, hotel café, or convenience store beverage program, MOCAFE makes it easy to offer specialty coffee without complicated equipment or preparation.

Caramel Brûlée Latte Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Caramel Brûlée Latte?

A Caramel Brûlée Latte is a dessert-inspired coffee beverage featuring creamy caramel, custard-like sweetness, and caramelized sugar flavors reminiscent of French crème brûlée. It can be served hot, iced, or blended.

How do you make a Caramel Brûlée Latte without an espresso machine?

Use MOCAFE Caramel Latte Mix, which already contains medium-roast Arabica coffee. Combine the mix with milk and Torani Crème Caramel Syrup to create a rich, creamy instant Caramel Brûlée Latte without brewing espresso separately.

Does MOCAFE Caramel Latte Mix contain coffee?

Yes. MOCAFE Caramel Latte Mix contains medium-roast Arabica coffee, allowing operators to create authentic caramel coffee beverages quickly and consistently without an espresso machine.

Can I add espresso to a Caramel Brûlée Latte?

Absolutely! Because MOCAFE Caramel Latte Mix already contains coffee, espresso is optional. For customers who prefer a stronger coffee flavor and an added kick, add one shot of espresso to the hot, iced, or blended recipe.

What syrup gives a Caramel Brûlée Latte its signature flavor?

Torani Crème Caramel Syrup adds rich custard-inspired sweetness and caramel notes reminiscent of traditional French crème brûlée. Combined with MOCAFE Caramel Latte Mix, it creates a delicious dessert-inspired specialty coffee.

Can you make an iced or frozen Caramel Brûlée Latte?

Yes. MOCAFE Caramel Latte Mix can be used to create hot Caramel Brûlée Lattes, iced versions served over ice, and blended Caramel Brûlée Frappés. The mix already contains coffee, making all three versions easy to prepare.

Is a Caramel Brûlée Latte a good seasonal menu item?

Caramel Brûlée Lattes are especially appealing during fall and winter, when customers gravitate toward comforting, dessert-inspired flavors. Iced and blended variations also make them suitable for spring and summer menus.

Add a Little Crème Brûlée Magic to Your Café Menu

With the rich, creamy caramel flavor of MOCAFE Caramel Latte Mix and the decadent custard-inspired notes of Torani Crème Caramel Syrup, it's easy to create an indulgent specialty coffee your customers will love.

Best of all, MOCAFE's medium-roast Arabica coffee is already in the mix, so baristas can prepare a delicious instant caramel latte in minutes—no espresso machine required.

Serve it hot, iced, or blended, and offer an optional espresso shot for customers who want an extra kick.

Discover MOCAFE premium instant latte and frappé mixes here.

• National Coffee Association — National Coffee Data Trends: Research on U.S. specialty coffee consumption and purchasing behavior. https://www.ncausa.org/Market-Research/National-Coffee-Data-Trends

• National Restaurant Association — Beverage Trends: Foodservice beverage trends and consumer preferences. https://restaurant.org/research-and-media/research/research-reports/restaurant-beverage-trends-report/

• Torani — Crème Caramel Syrup: Flavor and product information. https://www.torani.com/products/creme-caramel-syrup.html