Iced Caramel Coffee with Honeycomb Toffee Crunch

Posted on August 23, 2022

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This Iced Caramel Coffee with Honeycomb Toffee Crunch is next-level delicious and tastes like something from a fancy coffee shop! The secret is using frozen coffee cubes instead of regular ice, so as they melt, they actually make your drink stronger instead of watering it down like regular ice does. You fill your glass with these coffee cubes, pour cold milk over them, then comes the fun part, a generous topping of fluffy whipped cream that creates the perfect canvas for drizzling homemade salted caramel sauce that's sweet, buttery, and has just the right amount of salt to balance everything out. But what really makes this special is the honeycomb toffee crunch on top. It's that light, airy, crunchy candy that shatters when you bite into it and adds this incredible sweet, caramelized flavor and texture that makes every sip feel like a treat. The combination of cold coffee, creamy milk, sweet caramel, and that unexpected crunch from the honeycomb makes this drink absolutely irresistible. It's perfect for hot mornings when you need your coffee fix but want something more exciting than regular iced coffee, or anytime you want to treat yourself to something that feels indulgent but comes together quickly at home!

This Iced Caramel Coffee with Honeycomb Toffee Crunch is next-level delicious! Frozen coffee cubes keep your drink cold without watering it down, topped with fluffy whipped cream, drizzled with homemade salted caramel sauce, and finished with crunchy honeycomb candy on top. It's like your favorite coffee shop drink but better because it's homemade. The honeycomb adds this incredible sweet crunch that takes it from good to absolutely amazing!

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Preparations

Prep Time:

10 minutes (plus time to freeze coffee cubes)

Total Time:

10 minutes

Cuisine:

American

Course:

Drinks, Breakfast

Calories:

280 kcal (approx. per serving)

Servings:

1

Author:

Ronica Rupan
Ingredients

Ingredients

For the Coffee:

  • 6-8 frozen coffee cubes (see notes)
  • ¾ cup cold milk of choice (whole milk, oat milk, almond milk, or any milk you prefer)

For Topping:

  • ¼ cup whipped cream (homemade or store-bought)
  • 2-3 tablespoons Homemade Salted Caramel Sauce  - https://mymanabites.com/salted-caramel-sauce/ 
  • 2-3 pieces Honeycomb Toffee Crunch, broken into pieces (recipe below)

Instructions

1. Make Coffee Cubes Ahead
Brew your favorite coffee and let it cool completely. Pour into an ice cube tray and freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight. This is a game-changer for iced coffee because the cubes keep your drink cold without watering it down as they melt!

2. Fill Glass with Coffee Cubes
Add 6-8 frozen coffee cubes to a tall glass. The coffee cubes will keep your drink perfectly chilled.

3. Pour the Milk
Pour ¾ cup of cold milk over the coffee cubes, filling the glass almost to the top but leaving room for the whipped cream.

4. Add Whipped Cream
Top generously with whipped cream, creating a fluffy cloud on top of your iced coffee.

5. Drizzle with Caramel
Drizzle the homemade salted caramel sauce over the whipped cream, letting it cascade down the sides for that beautiful presentation.

6. Top with Honeycomb
Break the honeycomb toffee into small pieces and sprinkle over the top. The contrast of the crunchy, sweet honeycomb against the creamy drink is incredible!

7. Serve and Enjoy
Serve immediately with a straw. As you drink, the coffee cubes will slowly melt and make your drink stronger and more flavorful instead of watered down. Mix everything together as you drink to get caramel, honeycomb, and coffee in every sip!


Homemade Honeycomb Toffee Crunch

This light, airy candy is easier than you think! It's like the inside of a Crunchie bar or Violet Crumble.

Ingredients:

  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1½ teaspoons baking soda

Instructions:

1. Prep Your Pan
Line a small baking sheet or 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper. Grease the parchment lightly with butter or cooking spray.

2. Combine Sugar and Honey
In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar and honey. Don't stir! Just swirl the pan gently to mix. Place over medium-high heat.

3. Cook to Amber
Let the mixture cook without stirring, just gently swirling the pan occasionally, until it reaches a deep amber color, about 5-7 minutes. It should look like dark honey or caramel. The mixture will bubble vigorously.

4. Add Baking Soda
Remove from heat immediately. Quickly whisk in the baking soda. The mixture will foam up dramatically and turn a lighter golden color. This is what creates all those air bubbles!

5. Pour and Set
Immediately pour the foaming mixture onto your prepared pan. Don't spread it or touch it, just let it spread naturally. It will be very hot! Let it cool completely at room temperature for about 30 minutes to 1 hour.

6. Break into Pieces
Once completely cooled and hardened, break the honeycomb into pieces. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

Cooking hacks and tips

Tips for Honeycomb:

  • Work quickly once you add the baking soda, it sets fast!
  • Don't stir after adding baking soda, just pour immediately
  • The mixture is extremely hot, be very careful
  • Humidity affects honeycomb, so make it on a dry day if possible
  • If it gets sticky, it absorbed moisture, store it with a silica packet

 


 

  • Make coffee cubes ahead: Brew a whole pot of coffee, let it cool, and freeze in ice cube trays. Keep them in the freezer for quick iced coffee anytime.
  • Strong coffee is best: Use coffee that's slightly stronger than you'd normally drink since blending with milk will dilute it.
  • Milk options: Any milk works! Whole milk makes it creamiest, oat milk adds sweetness, almond milk keeps it light.
  • Homemade whipped cream: Whip ½ cup heavy cream with 1 tablespoon powdered sugar and ½ teaspoon vanilla until stiff peaks form.
  • Caramel sauce: Use the homemade salted caramel sauce from [link to your recipe]. You can also use store-bought in a pinch.
  • Honeycomb storage: Keep honeycomb in an airtight container with parchment between layers. It can get sticky in humid weather.
  • Make it sweeter: Add 1-2 tablespoons of simple syrup or vanilla syrup to the blended coffee base if you like it sweeter.
  • Texture variation: Blend the coffee cubes less for a chunkier, more slushy texture, or blend more for a smoother drink.
  • Topping options: Besides honeycomb, you can also top with crushed toffee bits, chocolate shavings, or cinnamon.

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