Homemade Coffee Creamer
Storebought coffee creamer is OUT and Homemade Coffee Creamer is IN! This simple 4-ingredient recipe allows you to make your own coffee creamer in just 5 minutes and it will taste better than any storebought creamer out there!
Homemade Coffee Creamer Recipe
Add delicious new excitement to your morning cup of coffee by making your own coffee creamer! This quick and easy homemade coffee creamer is a no-cook, large-batch recipe that will have you savoring every last drop of coffee!
I totally get that the last thing we all need is to add more time to our mornings as we try to rush out the door for the day. Therefore, I kept that in mind when creating this recipe for homemade coffee creamer.
The recipe is quick (just 5 minutes!), the ingredients are simple (only 4!), and it can be stored in the fridge to enjoy all week long. Making it as convenient as storebought creamer that’s grab-and-go but with much better flavor!
AND the coffee creamer is easily tailored to your favorite flavor! Vanilla? Yup! Caramel? YES! Love seasonal flavors? Yeah, you can have that too!
Rebecca’s Recipe Review
Taste: This recipe is tailored to you! Love vanilla? Whip up a batch of cozy vanilla creamer then! Prefer caramel or seasonal flavors? Those can be made to the perfect taste as well!
Texture: Creamy, thick coffee creamer that’s incredibly smooth.
Ease: 1/10, just stir the ingredients together!
Pros: This recipe is customizable to your flavor preference.
Cons: The initial batch of ingredients can be a bit expensive, but you do get several batches out of one round of ingredients.
Would I Make This Again? Yes!
DIY Coffee Creamer Ingredients
- Half and Half
- Sweetened condensed milk or syrup
- Simple syrup optional
- Flavor extract
Kicking off this homemade creamer is an essential ingredient, heavy cream. It gives the creamer a deliciously rich flavor and creamy texture, a simple storebought ingredient that’s the building block of this recipe.
However, I like to give my readers options, so if you prefer, half and half can be swapped for heavy cream or whole milk.
Sweetened condensed milk is then used to sweeten and thicken this coffee creamer. For a simple variation, you can substitute this for caramel or chocolate sauces/syrups.
How To Make Homemade Coffee Creamer
- Stir heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk (or chocolate or caramel sauce), simple syrup, and flavor extract together until fully combined.
- Pour it into your favorite coffee drinks to reach your desired taste and enjoy!
Rebecca’s Tips
- If needed, you can make half and half with equal parts whole milk and heavy cream.
- This homemade creamer is already nice and creamy; however, if you prefer an even thicker creamer, you can stir in a little bit of cornstarch.
- For a slightly healthier coffee creamer, you can choose sugar-free simple syrups or even omit it altogether. You can also replace the sweetened condensed milk with sugar-free caramel or chocolate sauces/syrups. If desired, you can also substitute the heavy cream for a milk of your choice. Keep in mind that these substitutions to make the creamer healthier will impact the texture and taste.
Homemade Coffee Creamer Flavor Ideas
From there, the creamer recipe can be tailored to your liking, making it the ultimate coffee creamer recipe! For the best taste, I do recommend using a high-quality simple syrup such as the Torani brand or homemade.
Here are some ideas for simple syrups to use in this creamer recipe:
- Butter pecan
- Vanilla or French vanilla
- Holiday or seasonal flavors such as pumpkin spice or peppermint
- Homemade simple syrups such as Brown Sugar Simple Syrup or Original Simple Syrup
If you browse the simple syrup aisle at the grocery store, Walmart, Target, or even online I’m sure you’ll find a great choice to make this coffee creamer exactly the way you’d like!
The next customizable ingredient that’s optional as well is flavor extract. We love using vanilla, maple, or coconut in our creamer.
However, like simple syrups, there’s a long list of choices!
And if you’re a pumpkin spice fan, try this Pumpkin Creamer recipe!
Homemade Coffee Creamer Storage
Store homemade coffee creamer in a glass jar with a tight lid or an airtight container. Then keep it in the fridge to enjoy!
The shelf life of the creamer will be determined by the sell-by date on your heavy cream. Therefore, take note of that date when making this homemade coffee cream recipe.
How To Freeze Coffee Creamer
Yes, this DIY coffee creamer can be frozen for more extended storage. To freeze, make the recipe according to the instructions. Then pour it into a freezer-safe container or an ice cube tray if you’d like to pre-portion it out.
Once the creamer has frozen in the ice cube tray, remove them and transfer them into a freezer-safe container. Store the homemade coffee creamer in the freezer to enjoy for four to six months.
How To Use Coffee Creamer
To use the coffee creamer simply pour it into your cup of coffee, hot or iced! You can even use it in a cup of tea.
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- Homemade Chocolate Syrup – Elevate your favorite mocha coffee with this homemade syrup!
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This recipe was originally published in September 2016 and was updated in January 2024 with fresh photos and content.
Homemade Coffee Creamer
Ingredients
- 2 cups half and half heavy cream or milk
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk or sauce, see notes
- ¼ cup simple syrup optional
- 1 tablespoon flavor extract optional
Instructions
- Stir 2 cups half and half, 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk, ¼ cup simple syrup, and 1 tablespoon flavor extract together until fully combined.
- Use it in your favorite coffee drinks and store it in the fridge.
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Notes
- Simple syrup can be omitted for a less sweet version.
- You can use your favorite simple syrup flavor.
- Use Caramel or Chocolate Sauce/Syrup in place of sweetened condensed milk.
- For flavor extracts, we like vanilla, maple, and coconut.
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