Why Illy’s Caramellow is the Little Coffee Indulgence You Need

Name: Illy Caramellow
Prep time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1 oz. Illy Arabica Selection Brazil Cerrado Mineiro Espresso (freshly brewed); 1/3 oz. caramel sauce; 2 oz. heavy cream; 8 oz. cocktail shaker or mixing glass; 1 coffee bean (for garnish); 2.5 oz. espresso cup; spoon

Illy’s Caramellow blends bold Brazil Cerrado Mineiro espresso with silky caramel cream for a sweet, layered coffee moment.

By Appetito Editors

10:00 AM EST on November 18, 2025

A small Illy espresso cup filled with a Caramellow, topped with caramel cream and a single coffee bean, on a warm gradient background. — Illy’s Caramellow layers caramel cream over a shot of Brazil Cerrado Mineiro espresso for a smooth, sweet finish. Photo courtesy of Illy.

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There is something undeniably inviting about the combination of strong espresso and soft caramel cream, and Illy’s Caramellow captures that balance beautifully. Made with their Brazil Cerrado Mineiro beans, this recipe highlights the natural caramel notes in the coffee while adding a gentle sweetness on top. Check out Illy's Caramellow recipe below:

Illy Caramellow

Recipe by Illy

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Servings

servings

Prep time

minutes

Ingredients

1 oz. 1 Illy Arabica Selection Brazil Cerrado Mineiro Espresso (freshly brewed)
1/3 oz. 1/3 caramel sauce
2 oz. 2 heavy cream
8 oz. 8 cocktail shaker or mixing glass
1 1 coffee bean (for garnish)
2.5 oz. 2.5 espresso cup
spoon

Directions

Prepare caramel cream: Pour 2 oz. heavy cream and 1/3 oz. caramel sauce into a single cup (8oz) cocktail shaker or mixing glass.
Gently whisk or shake until it reaches a thick but pourable consistency.
Prepare a single Brazil Regenagri espresso directly into the espresso cup.
Pour the caramel cream slowly over the back of a spoon onto the surface of the espresso.
Garnish with a Brazil Regenagri coffee bean.