Creme Brulee Coffee Creamer Recipe (2024)

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Published: Apr 12, 2018 Last 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.

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Table of Contents

  • Why this Creamer is Best
  • Ingredient Notes
  • Tips and Tricks
  • Recipe FAQs
  • More Coffee Creamer recipes
  • Creme Brulee Coffee Creamer Recipe

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

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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

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  • 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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  • This French Vanilla Coffee Creamer is my most popular. It’s the base recipe of most of my creamer recipes!
  • Turn your coffee into a pumpkin spice latte! This Pumpkin Spice Coffee Creamer is perfect for Fall!
  • Chocolate Marshmallow Coffee Creamer
  • Chocolate Chip Cookie Coffee Creamer
  • Almond Joy Coffee Creamer

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Creme Brulee Coffee Creamer

By: Aimee

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 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes minutes

Servings: 0.75 quart

Ingredients

  • 1 can evaporated milk 12 ounce
  • ½ cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1 ½ cup whole milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla 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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Tbsp, Calories: 15kcal, Carbohydrates: 2g, Cholesterol: 1mg, Sodium: 6mg, Sugar: 3g

Course: Basics

Cuisine: American

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FAQs

What is creme brulee coffee creamer made of? ›

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.

Does evaporated milk make good coffee creamer? ›

Evaporated milk is a great substitute for making your coffee very tasty. Using evaporated milk is a great way of having a creamy cup of coffee without using any type of dairy or creamer. Evaporated milk in coffee tastes delicious!

Can liquid coffee creamer be used in baking? ›

If you happen to be out of milk when baking, use coffee creamer instead!

How do you thicken coffee creamer? ›

For a quick thickening, you'll simply add two tablespoons of cornstarch for every cup of liquid that you have in your creamer. You may feel tempted to use flour in place of cornstarch, but that can lead to your creamer having an odd flour taste.

What's the difference between crème brûlée and caramel cream? ›

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.

What does crème brûlée coffee taste like? ›

A light, crisp taste of sugar layered on top of delicious vanilla bean custard. This sweet and creamy blend has all the flavor of a traditional crème brulee. Made from only 100% select Arabica coffee beans.

Can I use sweetened condensed milk instead of coffee creamer? ›

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.

Is condensed milk good as coffee creamer? ›

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.

Is adding milk to coffee better than creamer? ›

Both half and half and 1% milk are better choices than the non-dairy creamers. They are less processed and have more vitamins and minerals. But between these two dairy options, 1% milk is a better choice because it has less saturated fat and cholesterol than half and half.

What else can I do with coffee creamer? ›

19 Creative Ways To Use Coffee Creamer
  1. Mix it into your smoothies for a creamy boost. ...
  2. Transform your morning bowl of oatmeal. ...
  3. Amp up your favorite brownie recipe. ...
  4. Impart flavor on your homemade ice cream. ...
  5. Make your apple pie extra creamy. ...
  6. Add a splash to your French toast custard. ...
  7. Make your hot chocolate extra creamy.
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How much powdered coffee creamer to make a cup of milk? ›

Whole milk: 2 Tbsp powdered creamer + 2 Tbsp water OR 4 Tbsp liquid coffee creamer. 2% reduced fat milk: 3 Tbsp powdered creamer + 3 Tbsp water OR 5 Tbsp liquid coffee creamer. Skim milk: 4 Tbsp powdered creamer + 4 Tbsp water OR 8 Tbsp liquid coffee creamer.

Can you whip liquid coffee creamer? ›

COOL WHIP substitute Non-dairy Creamer [coffee creamer] can be whipped into topping like dream whip. I get the large jars at Sam's club & the directions are on them. It's 2 parts creamer to 1 part cold milk: sugar & vanilla to taste. It takes 5 - 7 minutes of whipping at high speed until stiff.

How do I make my coffee creamy without creamer? ›

Real butter is best, but vegetable oil-based spreads can help out in a pinch as well—the thicker, the better. And if you have grass-fed butter available, hell, you're halfway to making bulletproof coffee. I've tried this one during a home creamer shortage, and it definitely works.

Can you make whipped cream from coffee mate creamer? ›

Use an electric mixer on high speed to whip the creamer until it reaches stiff peaks. You can add a sweetener like powdered sugar or vanilla extract if desired. Note that whipped cream made from coffee creamer may have a slightly different texture and flavor compared to traditional whipped cream.

What happens if you put too much creamer in coffee? ›

Thickeners have also been known to cause inflammation and gastrointestinal issues and some preservatives can actually cause damage to your reproductive system. Creamers have a lot of added sugar, which can definitely be harmful to your diet.

What is the main ingredient in coffee creamer? ›

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.

Is Starbucks crème brûlée coffee? ›

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.

What are the ingredients in coffee creamer? ›

CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL (COCONUT AND/OR PALM KERNEL AND/OR SOYBEAN), SODIUM CASEINATE (A MILK DERIVATIVE)**, 2% OR LESS OF DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM ALUMINOSILICATE, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, ANNATTO COLOR.

What is crème brûlée come from? ›

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.

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