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Gingerbread Coffee Creamer

Serve your morning cup of joe with a splash of Gingerbread Coffee Creamer! Steeped with gingerbread spices, fresh ginger root and molasses, this homemade coffee creamer embodies the best flavors of the holiday season.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 209 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Gingerbread Creamer
  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • 2 tablespoons unsulphured molasses
  • 1" ginger root
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
Spiced Whipped Cream
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • Pinch of ground cloves
  • Pinch of ground allspice
Individual Cup of Coffee
  • 1 cup brewed coffee
  • 3 tablespoons Gingerbread Creamer recipe above
  • 1 dollop Spiced Whipped Cream recipe above

Instructions

Make the Gingerbread Creamer (The Night Before)
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  1. In a small saucepan, measure out the half-and-half. Warm over low heat.
  2. Add the molasses, ginger root, sugar, cinnamon, cloves and allspice.
  3. Continue warming until the mixture just barely simmers, about 10 minutes, before removing from the heat.
  4. Cover or transfer to a heat-safe bowl. Steep in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
  5. Use a fine mesh strainer to remove the ginger and lumps from the creamer.
  6. Refrigerate for up to a week or until time to enjoy.
Make the Whipped Cream
  1. While the coffee is brewing, measure out the heavy whipping cream into a large glass bowl.
  2. Measure out the powdered sugar and spices.
  3. Using a hand mixer or a stand mixer, whip the heavy cream until it forms a soft whipped cream.
  4. Store in the refrigerator (if making in advance) or immediately use on coffee.
Make a cup of Holiday Coffee
  1. In a glass mug, measure out the coffee.
  2. Add in the Gingerbread Creamer. (Add more or less, depending on your tastebuds.) Stir in until combined.
  3. Dollop whipped cream on top of the coffee.
  4. Enjoy immediately!

Notes

  • How to store: Store in an airtight container for up to a week in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 209kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Cholesterol 41mg (14%) Sodium 81mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 15g (30%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 209

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 209kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Cholesterol 41mg 14%
Sodium 81mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 15g 30%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.