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Posted by Aimee47 comments Published: Apr 12, 2018Last Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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The rich taste of Creme Brulee in homemade coffee creamer! Sweet vanilla with notes of light caramel make this easy creamer the perfect addition to both hot and iced coffees.
I stopped buying fancy coffee creamer once I learned how easy it is to make at home. It all started with this French Vanilla Coffee Creamer.
Why this Creamer is Best
If you find yourself heading to the drive-thru to pick up a creme brulee flavored coffee regularly, you can’t afford to not try this homemade coffee creamer!
Today’s Creme Brulee Coffee Creamer is inspired by the famous crackly-topped French dessert, creme brulee.
The fusion of brown sugar and vanilla flavors transform any cup of coffee into a decadent treat.
This budget friendly recipe takes just 10 minutes to make.
It gives you all the sweet creamy taste of a coffee house latte at a fraction of the cost!
It’s no secret I love splurging on treats from bakeries and coffee shops. But making my own cold brew coffee and lemon loaf is so much cheaper (and far more delicious).
Ingredient Notes
You only need four ingredients to make this incredible coffee creamer.
Evaporated milk – Not to be confused with sweetened condensed milk, this canned milk makes the coffee creamer, well, CREAMY!
Brown sugar – For sweetness and a familiar creme brulee flavor.
Vanilla – Always use a pure vanilla extract for that irresistible creamy flavor you love.
Whole milk – I prefer this for rich flavored creamer but if you need a lower vat version, feel free to use 2% or skim milk instead.
Tips and Tricks
Heat the evaporated milk with the brown sugar. The brown sugar will dissolve into the warm milk as it heats on the stove.
Add the vanilla and whole milk to the mixture after removing it from the stove.
Store your homemade coffee creamer in a sealed container in the refrigerator until ready to use. I like to use a mason jar!
Recipe FAQs
What should I do if my coffee creamer ingredients separate in the fridge?
Separation of the liquids and solids is normal in homemade coffee creamer. Just give the jar a good shake to recombine the contents before adding it to your coffee.
How do I make sugar free or fat free coffee creamer?
Most large grocery stores carry fat free evaporated milk (or fat free sweetened condensed milk). To make it sugar free, you can also substitute stevia brown sugar substitutes for the light brown sugar. Instead of whole milk or higher fat milk, use skim (fat free) milk. You’ll love the flavor!
How long does this keep?
Use the expiration date on your milk carton to determine how long this creme brulee coffee creamer will keep. Keep the creamer in the fridge and enjoy it up until the expiration date listed on your milk.
Can I use this for iced coffee?
You sure can! This homemade coffee creamer tastes great in hot coffee and iced coffee alike. Or use it to flavor your espresso!
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The rich taste of Creme Brulee in homemade coffee creamer! Sweet vanilla with notes of light caramel make this easy creamer the perfect addition to both hot and iced coffees.
Prep Time: 5 minutesminutes
Cook Time: 5 minutesminutes
Total Time: 10 minutesminutes
Servings: 0.75quart
Ingredients
1canevaporated milk12 ounce
½cuplight brown sugarpacked
1 ½cupwhole milk
2teaspoonsvanilla extract
Instructions
Heat evaporated milk and brown sugar in a small saucepan over medium-low heat and whisk until sugar is dissolved. This takes a couple minutes.
Remove from heat and add the milk and vanilla extract. Pour into a large (quart sized) mason jar and refrigerate until ready to use.ENJOY!!
Notes
To determine expiration date, use the date on your milk carton as your guide. This creamer will last in your refrigerator until the milk date.
WATER, SUGAR, VEGETABLE OIL (HIGH OLEIC SOYBEAN AND/OR HIGH OLEIC CANOLA), AND LESS THAN 2% OF MICELLAR CASEIN (A MILK DERIVATIVE)**, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, CELLULOSE GEL, CELLULOSE GUM, CARRAGEENAN, SUCRALOSE.
Why is there a Coffee Mate shortage? The Coffee Mate shortage has been caused by the decision to change the product's packaging. This has led to some minor production issues that have resulted in the product's absence from supermarket shelves.
One way to create homemade creamer that's better for you is to use evaporated milk instead of condensed milk as a base. Evaporated milk is essentially unsweetened condensed milk that's been hom*ogenized, so it doesn't contain the added sugar that contributes so many calories and carbs.
The custard has a smooth texture, and the caramel layer on top is sweet and slightly sticky. Crème caramel differs from crème brûlée, a similar French dessert, in that chefs harden the caramelized sugar topping of crème brûlée with a blowtorch after the dessert finishes baking.
Starbucks® Crème Brûlée Naturally Flavored Coffee 3.3 out of 5 stars, average rating value. Read 26 Reviews. Same page link. Revel in the rich decadence of our Crème Brûlée Flavored Coffee.
Many countries have banned serving Coffee-Mate coffee creamer since they're made with partially hydrogenated cottonseed oil, which is a trans fat that has been linked to poor heart health.
Coffee Mate, Ritz crackers and Pillsbury biscuits are banned in Switzerland, Austria, Hungary, Denmark, Norway and Iceland for trans fats -- which have been proven to increase the risk of heart disease.
These creamers contain trans fats like hydrogenated soybean and cottonseed oils. They have both been linked to heart disease. These trans fats are limited in countries including Switzerland, Austria, Hungary, Iceland, Norway, and Denmark.
Cost-Effective: Homemade coffee creamer can save you a pretty penny in the long run. Plus, many homemade creamer recipes use ingredients you likely already have on hand, making it budget-friendly.
Sweetened just right – homemade creamer is not overly sweet like storebought creamers tend to be and you can even add the condensed milk to taste if you prefer less sweetness. Delicious – sweetened condensed milk and real vanilla extract taste amazing with coffee.
A coffee creamer base is easy to make. Simply mix a can of sweetened condensed milk (14 ounces) with 1 ¾ cup milk or cream. This works out to a 1:1 ratio of sweetened condensed milk to cream.
This mixture of milk and cream (which makes half-and-half), with a fat content typically between 10.5 and 18 percent, is thicker than milk but lighter than cream, making it a versatile ingredient in both cooking and baking. In most recipes, you can directly replace milk with an equal amount of half-and-half.
Although the ingredients can vary by brand, most coffee creamers are made from a combination of water, sugar, and vegetable oil. Coffee creamer is usually heavily processed and loaded with added sugar. Some popular types of coffee creamer can contain up to 5 grams of added sugar in a single serving.
France, Spain, and England all claim it originated there. There was a similar burned-sugar dessert back in 15th century England, and Spain has its own version that dates all the way back to medieval times.
Best ratio: Heavy cream and egg yolks are the key ingredients in crème brûlée. It took a little bit of testing to figure out the best ratio, but I loved 5 egg yolks with 3 cups of heavy cream the most.
Water, Coconut Oil, Sugar, 2% Or Less Of Sodium Caseinate (A Milk Derivative)**, Dipotassium Phosphate, Mono- And Diglycerides, Artificial Flavor, Beta Carotene Color.
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