Classic Homemade Coffee Creamer

🕒 Prep: 10 min
🔥 Cook: 5 min
🍽 Serves: 16
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If you're tired of store-bought coffee creamers filled with unpronounceable ingredients, this classic homemade coffee creamer is a game-changer. With just a few simple ingredients, you can elevate your morning cup of joe to something truly special.

Ingredients for Classic Homemade Coffee Creamer

Whole milk provides the base for the creamer, delivering a rich yet balanced texture. Heavy cream adds that luxurious, velvety mouthfeel that makes your coffee feel like a treat. Granulated sugar sweetens the deal, blending seamlessly into the liquid without grittiness. And finally, vanilla extract gives it a warm, inviting aroma, rounding out the flavor profile beautifully.

Tips & Tricks

  • For a richer flavor, use a vanilla bean pod instead of extract. Just split it open and let it steep in the warm milk mixture before removing.
  • If you're watching your sugar intake, feel free to substitute with a sugar alternative like stevia or monk fruit, adjusting to taste.

Serving Suggestions

This creamer pairs beautifully with any freshly brewed cup of coffee, but it also works wonders in hot chocolate or even drizzled over fresh fruit. Try adding a splash to your morning oatmeal for a creamy twist.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use non-dairy milk?
Absolutely, you can substitute whole milk and heavy cream with almond or coconut milk for a dairy-free version.
How long will it last in the fridge?
Stored in an airtight container, it should last about a week in the refrigerator.

Classic Homemade Coffee Creamer Recipe Walkthrough

Start by grabbing a medium saucepan and pouring in the whole milk, heavy cream, and granulated sugar. Place the saucepan over medium heat. Stir occasionally. You're looking to dissolve the sugar completely and gently warm the mixture. It should take about 5 minutes, but keep an eye on it — we don’t want it to boil.

Once the sugar has dissolved, remove the saucepan from the heat. Now, stir in the vanilla extract. Mix it well so that the vanilla flavor is evenly distributed throughout the creamer. Let it cool to room temperature before transferring it to a clean, airtight container.

Pop it in the fridge for at least 2 hours. This time allows the flavors to meld and the creamer to thicken up a bit. Once it's chilled, you're ready to use it!

Why You'll Love This Recipe

  • Simple to make with only four ingredients you probably already have.
  • Customizable for different flavors — think of it as a blank canvas!
  • No artificial flavors or preservatives — just pure, creamy goodness.

Ingredients

1 3/4 cups whole milk
1 3/4 cups heavy cream
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Step-by-step Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan, combine whole milk, heavy cream, and granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is fully dissolved and the mixture is warmed through.
2. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Mix well.
3. Allow the creamer to cool to room temperature before transferring it to a clean, airtight container.
4. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until completely chilled before using.

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