Treat yourself to a Caramel Macchiato Float – a refreshing and indulgent coffee dessert for warm days or anytime you crave a cool coffee treat.
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Caramel Macchiato Float
Coffee has been a constant part of my routine for as long as I can remember. I prefer my coffee iced year-round — even on chilly mornings. Hot coffee just isn’t my thing most days, so I reach for cold-brewed pitchers at home or a quick iced option when I’m on the go. If you love coffee and ice cream, this Caramel Macchiato Float offers the best of both worlds: a dessert you can sip and savor.
At home, we often keep a large pitcher of cold-brew in the fridge, but when we want convenience, Folgers Iced Café Coffee Drink Concentrates make iced coffee instant and portable. Just add the concentrate to milk and ice for a quick beverage that tastes like a café drink without the fuss. The concentrates are compact and easy to bring to picnics, the beach, or anywhere you want a cold coffee reward.
The Folgers Iced Café line includes flavors such as Caramel Macchiato, Original Latte, Vanilla Latte, and Hazelnut Latte. Each is crafted from coffee extract and a short list of ingredients; my favorite for this recipe is the Caramel Macchiato concentrate because it pairs beautifully with vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of caramel.
One clever way to enjoy these concentrates is to pack them for the beach or a picnic. Bring your milk in a refillable bottle, toss the concentrate in your bag, then mix and shake when you’re ready. It’s a simple trick that yields a café-style iced coffee in seconds.
To take this idea one step further, I turned the concentrate into a dessert float. The Caramel Macchiato Float combines creamy milk, a couple squeezes of concentrate, and a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream. Add a caramel drizzle on top and you have a decadent after-dinner treat that doubles as a cool coffee fix.
This float is quick to prepare, customizable, and perfect for entertaining or a solo treat. Use your preferred milk — dairy or plant-based — and adjust the concentrate to taste. Add extra caramel for sweetness or top with whipped cream for an extra indulgent finish.
Enjoy this easy Caramel Macchiato Float as a warm-weather dessert, an afternoon pick-me-up, or a coffee-forward finish to any meal. It’s simple to make, delicious, and just the right mix of sweet and caffeinated.
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Caramel Macchiato Float Recipe
10 minutes
10 minutes
1 drink
Sharon Lachendro
Ingredients
- 8 oz. milk of choice I used 1%
- 2 tsp. Folgers Iced Café Caramel Macchiato flavored coffee drink concentrate
- 1 scoop vanilla ice cream
- caramel sauce for drizzling
Instructions
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Pour the milk into a large glass or mason jar. Add the caramel macchiato concentrate and stir or shake well to combine.
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Add a scoop (or two) of vanilla ice cream on top, then drizzle with caramel sauce if you like. Serve with a straw or spoon and enjoy.
Notes
Nutrition Information
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Carbohydrates: 11 g
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Protein: 7 g
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Fat: 7 g
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Sugar: 11 g
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Nutrition facts are estimates. Consult a healthcare professional for dietary advice if you have special dietary needs.
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