Description
This Homemade Coffee Creamer recipe is a simple and delicious way to enhance your morning brew. Made from whole milk, dark brown sugar, and vanilla extract, this creamer offers a rich, velvety texture with a hint of caramelized sweetness. The slow simmering process concentrates the flavors and creates a lovely golden color, making it an easy and customizable addition to your coffee routine.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 4 cups whole milk, divided (or your milk of choice)
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar (or your sweetener of choice)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (or vanilla bean paste)
Instructions
- Combine milk and sugar: In a small, heavy-bottomed saucepan, pour 2 cups of whole milk and add the 1/2 cup dark brown sugar. Set the pan over low heat and stir gently to dissolve the sugar evenly into the milk.
- Simmer the mixture: Allow the milk and sugar mixture to slowly come to a simmer over low heat. Let it simmer for about 30 to 35 minutes without stirring, until the mixture reduces to approximately 3/4 of its original volume, around 1 1/2 cups, and develops a light golden brown color.
- Skim off the foam: During simmering, foam or film may form atop the mixture. Carefully skim off this foam with a spoon and discard it to ensure a smooth texture in the final creamer.
- Cool the milk syrup: Once reduced, remove the saucepan from heat and let the syrup cool until it is warm to the touch. Cooling down prevents the remaining milk from curdling when added.
- Add the remaining milk and vanilla: Pour in the remaining 2 cups of whole milk along with 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract. Stir gently to combine all ingredients thoroughly into a smooth, creamy mixture.
- Store the creamer: Transfer the finished coffee creamer into a quart-sized lidded container. Refrigerate it and use it within the timeframe indicated by the sell-by date of the milk used to ensure freshness.
Notes
- You can substitute whole milk with any milk of your choice such as almond, oat, or soy milk for a dairy-free version.
- Adjust the sweetness by using your preferred sweetener or by modifying the amount of brown sugar.
- Vanilla bean paste may be used instead of vanilla extract for a richer vanilla flavor.
- Do not stir the mixture during simmering to avoid crystallization and ensure proper reduction.
- Store the creamer in the refrigerator and use within 5 to 7 days or as indicated by your milk’s expiration date.
- This creamer can be warmed slightly before adding to coffee but is also delicious cold.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: homemade coffee creamer, coffee creamer recipe, vanilla coffee creamer, brown sugar creamer, creamy coffee additive, DIY coffee creamer
