Homemade Vanilla Coffee Creamer Recipe
This homemade Coffee Creamer recipe is a rich and creamy blend of vanilla bean, sweetened condensed milk, and half-and-half, perfect for elevating your morning coffee experience with a smooth, sweet flavor and natural vanilla aroma.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 12 minutes
- Yield: About 1 1/4 cups (enough for 8-10 servings of coffee) 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Vanilla Creamer Ingredients
- 1 vanilla bean
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup half-and-half cream (or 2% milk or heavy whipping cream)
- Dash of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the vanilla bean: Split the vanilla bean lengthwise with a sharp knife. Carefully scrape the tiny seeds from the center of the bean into a small saucepan. Add the split vanilla bean pod into the saucepan as well to infuse extra flavor.
- Add cream and sweetener: Pour the sweetened condensed milk and the half-and-half cream into the saucepan with the vanilla seeds and the pod.
- Add salt and combine: Add a dash of salt to balance the sweetness. Stir all ingredients gently to combine.
- Heat the mixture: Warm the saucepan over low to medium-low heat, stirring occasionally. Heat the mixture until it is hot and slightly thickened but do not let it boil, about 5 to 7 minutes. This helps infuse the vanilla flavor deeply into the creamer.
- Cool and strain: Remove the pan from heat and let the creamer cool. Strain the mixture to remove the vanilla bean pieces. Transfer the creamer into a clean jar or bottle.
- Store and use: Refrigerate the creamer and use it within 1 to 2 weeks. Shake well before each use and add to your coffee as desired.
Notes
- For a thicker creamer, use heavy whipping cream instead of half-and-half.
- You can substitute vanilla extract if you don’t have vanilla beans, but fresh beans provide a more intense flavor.
- This creamer can also be warmed slightly before adding to coffee for a luxurious feel.
- Shake the creamer well before using since natural ingredients can separate over time.
- Make sure not to boil the creamer to prevent curdling or changing the texture.
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