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Finished coffee creamer bottle beside a steaming mug of coffee

Homemade Coffee Creamer

Emily
Learn to craft rich, smooth homemade coffee creamer in minutes with simple ingredients, customizable flavors, and no artificial additives.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 48 Servings
Calories 30 kcal

Ingredients
  

Base Homemade Coffee Creamer (Makes about 3 cups)

  • 1 cup sweetened condensed milk store-bought or homemade
  • 1 cup heavy cream for rich texture swap with canned coconut milk for dairy-free
  • 1 cup whole milk or half and half to lighten the blend
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract for classic flavor

Optional Flavor Add-Ins (choose one batch flavor or mix and match)

  • French Vanilla: 1 extra teaspoon vanilla bean paste
  • Caramel: 2 tablespoons homemade caramel sauce stirred in while warm
  • Mocha: 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder whisked until smooth
  • Pumpkin Spice: 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice + 2 tablespoons pumpkin purée
  • Peppermint Mocha: 1 tablespoon cocoa powder + ½ teaspoon peppermint extract

Instructions
 

Combine Ingredients

  • Pour the sweetened condensed milk, heavy cream, and whole milk into a medium saucepan. Whisk until smooth.

Warm Gently

  • Set the pan over medium-low heat. Simmer gently for 3–4 minutes, whisking often. Do not boil; a slow steam keeps the texture silky.

Flavor the Base

  • Take the pan off the heat. Stir in the vanilla extract (plus any chosen add-ins such as cocoa powder or pumpkin spice) until fully blended.

Cool Quickly

  • Transfer the warm mixture to a heat-safe glass jar. Let it stand, uncovered, for 15 minutes to lose excess heat.

Seal and Chill

  • Screw on the lid. Shake the creamer for 10 seconds to keep everything emulsified, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours. The cold rest thickens the creamer naturally.

Serve

  • Before each use, give the jar a quick shake. Add 1–2 tablespoons to your morning coffee or iced brew. Adjust to taste.

Store Safely

  • Keep the homemade coffee creamer in the fridge for up to 7 days. If you see separation, a brisk shake returns the smooth texture

Notes

Nutrition Information
    • Calories 30
    • Total Fat 1.5 g
      • Saturated Fat 1 g
    • Carbohydrates 4 g
      • Sugars 3.5 g
    • Protein 1 g
    • Cholesterol 5 mg
  • Sodium 15 mg
 
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