Starbucks Caramel Brulee Sauce (Authentic Copycat)

5 from 25 votes

Starbucks Caramel Brulee Sauce (Authentic Copycat)

This Starbucks Caramel Brulee Sauce is rich, buttery, and perfectly smooth thanks to a sweetened-condensed-milk base. Use it to make homemade caramel brulee lattes, cold foam, or drizzle over your favorite desserts.

Cook Time25

Total Time25

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Ingredients

2/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 cup water
14 oz sweetened condensed milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
3/4 tsp salt add as little or as much as you'd like (adjust to taste)

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Instructions

In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, add brown sugar, water, and sweetened condensed milk. Whisk together until smooth.
2/3 cup packed dark brown sugar, 1 cup water, 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
Bring mixture to a gentle simmer (don't let it boil over!). Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20-25 minutes, whisking frequently to prevent clumps and sticking. The sauce will darken and thicken.
Every 3-4 minutes, whisk vigorously to break up any clumps that form. The sauce should be smooth.
Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla extract and salt. Let cool completely, before transfering to a glass jar. Store refrigerated for up to 1 month.
1 tsp vanilla extract, 3/4 tsp salt

Notes

Want the original 2021 version?

Melt ½ cup sugar in a saucepan until amber. Slowly stir in 1 cup warm water, then whisk in 3 tbsp milk powder. Simmer 8–10 minutes until slightly thickened, stir in 1 tsp caramel extract, and cool. Store in the fridge up to 1 week. Use 1–3 tbsp per drink for sweetness.

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