Ridiculously Easy Homemade Coffee Creamer (without Sweetened Condensed Milk)
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Ridiculously Easy Homemade Coffee Creamer (without Sweetened Condensed Milk)
Description
The Ridiculously Easy Homemade Coffee Creamer recipe calls for heating half-and-half and granulated sugar together over medium heat until just simmering and the sugar dissolves. Once removed from heat, vanilla bean paste or other flavorings are whisked in to add aroma and taste.
The resulting creamer has a smooth, creamy texture and moderate sweetness that can be adjusted by varying the sugar amount. It can be used immediately in hot coffee or cooled slightly for iced coffee. Storage in an airtight container in the refrigerator keeps it fresh, with the recommendation to shake well before use to redistribute ingredients.
The recipe accommodates variations such as dairy-free alternatives like canned coconut milk or barista-style oat milk, and heavy cream can be used for a thicker, richer creamer. Additional flavor extracts can be incorporated to create personalized creamer profiles.
Ingredients
- 1 cup half-and-half see notes
- ¼ cup granulated sugar increase up to ½ cup for sweeter creamer
- ½-1 Tablespoon vanilla bean paste or flavoring of choice
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, whisk together half-and-half and sugar and warm over medium heat. Bring to a slight simmer until just beginning to bubble and the sugar is dissolved.
- Remove from heat and whisk in vanilla bean paste (or extract of choice).
- Let cool slightly before adding to an iced coffee, or use immediately in a hot coffee. Store in an airtight container in the fridge (noting the best-buy date on the cream used for length of time). Give it a good shake before adding to your morning cup of coffee.
Notes
- Yield is just over 1 cup; suggested serving size is about 2 tablespoons per coffee serving.
- For dairy-free options, canned coconut milk or barista-style oat milk can substitute half-and-half.
- Use heavy cream or a combination with half-and-half for a thicker, richer creamer.
- Additional flavor extracts besides vanilla can be added to customize the creamer.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 67 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2TBSP | |
| Calories | 67kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 19mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 40mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 107IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.02mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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