Homemade Flavor-Infused Coffee Creamer Recipe
This homemade coffee creamer recipe offers an indulgent and customizable way to enhance your morning coffee. Made with a rich base of half & half, heavy cream, and sugar, it incorporates a variety of natural extracts and flavorings like vanilla, almond, hazelnut, caramel, cocoa, peppermint, peanut butter, pumpkin spice, and more. This easy stovetop recipe yields multiple flavorful options that can be mixed and matched, providing a creamy, decadent touch to any cup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 3 cups 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups half & half (see notes for dairy-free substitutions)
- ½ cup heavy cream (see notes for dairy-free substitutions)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (see notes for sugar-free alternatives)
Flavor Additions
- 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tbsp canned pumpkin puree
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 2 tbsp hazelnut extract
- 2 tbsp caramel extract
- 3 tbsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp maple extract
- ½ tsp almond extract
- ½ tsp almond extract
- ¼ tsp almond extract
- ½ tsp almond extract
- ½ tsp almond extract
- 1 tbsp coconut extract
- ½ tsp butter extract
- 1 tsp butter extract
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¾ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp espresso powder
Instructions
- Combine Base Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, whisk together the half & half, heavy cream, and granulated sugar until well blended.
- Add Flavor Additions and Heat: Stir in all flavor additions except for the extracts (vanilla, almond, butter, coconut, peppermint, caramel, hazelnut, maple) into the mixture. Heat the saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the creamer starts to steam and the sugar fully dissolves. Ensure everything is well combined and smooth.
- Incorporate Extracts: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in all the extracts thoroughly to blend the flavors evenly.
- Cool and Store: Allow the creamer to cool for about 10 minutes at room temperature. Then, pour it into a mason jar or a container with a tight-fitting lid. Store the creamer in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. Shake well before each use.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, substitute half & half and heavy cream with coconut milk, almond milk, or any plant-based cream alternatives.
- To make the creamer sugar-free, replace granulated sugar with natural sweeteners like stevia, erythritol, or monk fruit sweetener at equivalent sweetness levels.
- This recipe yields multiple flavor variations; feel free to adjust the amounts or omit flavorings according to your preference.
- Store the creamer refrigerated and always shake before use as natural separation may occur.
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