Caramel Coffee Freeze
If you love coffee and caramel, you have to try this Caramel Coffee Freeze! It’s cold, sweet, creamy, and takes like five minutes to make. I first whipped this up one hot afternoon when I wanted something fancier than just iced coffee…and oh my gosh, it’s been on repeat ever since. It’s basically a homemade fancy coffee shop drink — but super easy and way cheaper!
This is why I love this recipe
- Takes 5 minutes and only needs 4 ingredients
- So much cheaper than buying a $7 coffee
- It’s simple to make a lot for friends or family.
- You can change it however you want, like making it sweeter, stronger coffee, or adding more caramel.
Time and Serving Size
Makes: One big drink (or two tiny ones)
Time: 5 minutes
What You Will Need
- 1 cup brewed coffee, chilled
- ½ cup of any kind of milk you like
- ¼ cup caramel sauce, plus extra for drizzling
- 1 ½ cups of ice
- Whipped cream (optional but awesome!)
Tools You’ll Need
- Mixing machine
- Tall glass
- Spoon
- Straw (optional but fun!)
How to Freeze Caramel Coffee
- Make 1 cup of coffee and let it cool completely.
- Pour the chilled coffee, milk, caramel sauce, and ice into a blender.
- Blend everything on high until creamy and slushy.
- Take your glass and drizzle caramel sauce all around the inside before pouring in the coffee freeze.
- Pour your blended caramel coffee freeze into the glass, top with whipped cream, and add extra caramel drizzle if you want.
Pro Tips
- Chill your coffee: Brew it ahead and let it cool — hot coffee will just melt the ice too fast!
- Use good caramel: Thick, rich caramel sauce gives the best flavor.
- Taste and tweak: Blend, taste, then add more caramel or milk if you want it sweeter or creamier.
- Add whipped cream: It’s not “required,” but honestly? It makes it next-level good.
- Freeze your coffee: Pour coffee into ice cube trays and freeze it to make the flavor even stronger!
Make-Ahead Tips
Brew and chill your coffee the night before. Store it in the fridge so it’s ready when you are.
Substitutions and Variations
- Swap almond milk or oat milk for regular milk.
- Use sugar-free caramel sauce if you want a lighter version.
- Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream instead of milk for a super rich treat.
- Add a little bit of sea salt to make it taste like salted caramel.
Leftovers and how to store them
- Best fresh: Honestly, it’s best right when you make it!
- If you have leftovers: Pop it in the freezer and blend again later to bring it back to life.
- Don’t store in the fridge: It’ll melt and separate.
What to Serve With Caramel Coffee Freeze
- Fresh pastries like muffins or croissants
- A big plate of fruit
- Breakfast sandwiches that are easy to make
- A warm brunch spread
Questions and Answers
- Can I make it without a blender?
- You can shake it pretty vigorously in a mason jar with crushed ice, but it won’t be as slushy.
- Can I use instant coffee?
- Yes! Just make sure it’s strong and fully dissolved.
- Can I make this vegan?
- Yes! Use plant milk and vegan caramel sauce, and skip the whipped cream or use a dairy-free version.
- Can I add espresso?
- Oh yes, if you want it stronger, throw in a shot of espresso!
Let’s Make It!
I hope you’ll love making this Caramel Coffee Freeze as much as I do! It’s seriously easy and so satisfying. If you give it a try, leave a comment below and let me know what you think — or if you have any questions, I’m happy to help!
Would you also like a cute printable recipe card you can download for this? 🎉