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Caramel Slushie

The caramel slushie combines rich, sweet caramel with icy chilled milk blended to a smooth, creamy consistency. The final dish has a soft, icy texture with a warm caramel aroma, resembling a frozen, melty caramel candy in drink form. It features a visually appealing pale brown hue and a luscious, velvety appearance.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: beverage
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar for caramel
  • 1/4 cup water for caramel
  • 1/2 cup whole milk chilled
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract optional for flavor
  • 1 1/2 cups ice cubes

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Blender
  • Measuring cups
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Combine the sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir gently until the sugar dissolves, then stop stirring and let the mixture simmer until it turns a rich amber color, about 3-4 minutes. Carefully swirl the pan to mix, but avoid stirring to prevent crystallization. Once the caramel is golden, remove from heat.
  2. Pour the hot caramel into a heatproof container or into the blender jar carefully, then slowly add the chilled milk while stirring or blending gently. Whisk until the caramel is fully incorporated into the milk, creating a smooth, caramel-flavored liquid.
  3. Add the vanilla extract if using, then blend the mixture on low speed just to combine. Let the caramel milk mixture cool slightly for 2-3 minutes if needed.
  4. Transfer the caramel milk into a blender, then add the ice cubes. Blend until the mixture is smooth, icy, and frothy, typically about 30-40 seconds. The texture should be creamy and slushy, with the ice finely chopped.
  5. Pour the caramel slushie into glasses and serve immediately. The drink should have a velvety, icy consistency with a warm caramel aroma wafting up as you sip.

Notes

For a richer caramel flavor, use salted or burnt caramel sauce instead of regular caramel. Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less caramel or sugar according to taste. To keep the slushie extra cold, chill glasses beforehand or serve with a caramel drizzle for presentation.