Description
This homemade coffee creamer recipe is a rich and creamy addition to your morning coffee, made with simple ingredients like heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract. Customize it with optional flavorings such as cocoa powder or spices for a personalized touch. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s a delightful, easy-to-make creamer that enhances your coffee experience with natural, wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
Flavorings
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- a pinch of salt
- Optional: cocoa powder, spices, or extracts for additional flavors
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients: Collect all ingredients for your coffee creamer, including heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, salt, and any optional flavorings.
- Select Base: Decide on your creamer base, typically heavy cream is used, but you can also use milk or half-and-half depending on preference.
- Combine Cream and Condensed Milk: In a mixing bowl, pour the heavy cream and sweetened condensed milk together for the rich, creamy base.
- Add Vanilla and Salt: Stir in one teaspoon of vanilla extract and a pinch of salt; use a whisk to blend until the mixture is smooth and evenly combined.
- Incorporate Flavorings: If desired, add cocoa powder, spices like cinnamon or nutmeg, or additional extracts to customize your creamer’s flavor; mix thoroughly.
- Store the Creamer: Transfer your finished creamer into a clean glass jar or airtight container and refrigerate. Use within 1-2 weeks for optimal freshness.
Notes
- This creamer is best stored refrigerated and shaken before use.
- You can adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of sweetened condensed milk.
- Experiment with flavors such as hazelnut, caramel, or pumpkin spice for seasonal twists.
- Use heavy cream for a richer texture; substituting milk or half-and-half will yield a lighter creamer.
- Keep the creamer in a sealed container to maintain freshness and prevent contamination.
