Creme Brulee Coffee Creamer Recipe (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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More Coffee Creamer recipes

  • 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 are the ingredients in crème brûlée creamer? ›

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.

Why is my crème brûlée not smooth? ›

Remove air bubbles

After whisking the custard mixture, you will notice that a layer of air bubbles rises to the top of the custard. There is no harm in these bubbles being present, but to make perfect crème brûlée, I recommend removing the bubbles to get a smooth top on the custard.

How hot should cream be for crème brûlée? ›

  1. Heat cream to 158°F (70°C) over low heat. Cream can scorch easily, so heat gently, and spot-check the cream with a Thermapen to verify its temperature.
  2. Scrape the vanilla bean (if using) and incorporate it into the sugar by rubbing between your hands.

What coffee creamer tastes like crème brûlée? ›

Nestle Coffee Mate Creme Brulee Liquid Coffee Creamer.

What is crème brûlée mostly made of? ›

Five simple ingredients – cream, vanilla, salt, eggs and sugar – make for an exquisitely rich and elegant dessert. Most crème brûlée recipes require the use of a small propane torch to achieve the crackly sugar top, but this version offers a simpler (and safer) solution: your oven's broiler.

What is the secret of crème brûlée? ›

Don't burn the sugar topping.

The sugar topping should be a beautiful deep caramel color and not black. I've seen many recipes with black speckles which can taste like bitter, burnt sugar. Make sure to torch the sugar evenly over medium heat so the caramelization is a gradual process so you can stop before it's burnt!

What is the best sugar to use on crème brûlée? ›

For the caramelized sugar crust, we recommend turbinado or Demerara sugar. Regular granulated sugar will work, too, but use only 1 scant teaspoon on each ramekin or 1 teaspoon on each shallow fluted dish.

Can I use milk instead of heavy cream for crème brûlée? ›

While you can substitute milk for your crème brûlée the resultant custard will be thinner and lighter in consistency.

Is heavy or light cream better for crème brûlée? ›

Heavy cream is the usual ingredient for creme brûlée, but full fat half-and-half is a touch lighter (half milk, half cream) and will also yield a silky creme brulee.

Is half and half bad for you in coffee? ›

However, for an ingredient that can sweeten your favorite drinks, half-and-half may be the healthier option. It's not only lower in calories than coffee creamer but also less processed, contains healthier fats, and less likely to contain additives and extra sugar.

Is it OK to drink coffee with creamer everyday? ›

The bottom line. Because traditional coffee creamers are highly processed and contain a lot of sugar, you're best off avoiding using them regularly. Instead, stick to healthier alternatives like half-and-half or pure unsweetened plant-based milks.

What is the least fattening creamer? ›

The 7 Best Coffee Creamers for Weight Loss
  1. HALF AND HALF. Half and half is half whole milk and half heavy cream. ...
  2. MILK. Milk is one of the best options you can add to your coffee. ...
  3. OATLY.
  4. NUTPODS ORIGINAL. ...
  5. CALIFIA FARMS UNSWEETENED BETTER HALF. ...
  6. UNSWEETENED PLANT-BASED MILK. ...
  7. HOMEMADE CREAMER.

What are the main ingredients in creamer? ›

There is no milk or cream in coffee creamer. The primary ingredient in most coffee creamer brands is vegetable oil, with corn syrup being a close second. As with many processed foods, coffee creamer is also jam-packed with sugars and other chemicals to create its sweet taste. Additionally, artificial flavors are used.

What are the ingredients in sweet cream creamer? ›

Ingredients. SKIM MILK, CREAM, SUGAR, NATURAL FLAVOR.

What are the ingredients in Starbucks creamer? ›

We crafted our creamer with layers of sweet, buttery caramel and hints of vanilla flavor to pair perfectly with our coffee for an oh-so-delicious cup. Nonfat milk, sugar, heavy cream, buttermilk, vegetable oil (high oleic soybean oil), natural flavor, gellan gum. Contains: Milk.

What is in Creamalicious creamer? ›

INGREDIENTS: Skim Milk, Cream, Sugar, Brown Sugar Swirl (Brown Sugar, Corn Syrup, Water, Corn Starch Modified, Molasses, Natural Flavor, Salt), Bourbon Flavor (Water, Sugar, Brown Sugar, Molasses, Maple Syrup, Natural Flavors, Bourbon), Cake Chunks (Unbleached Wheat Flour, Sugar, Palm Oil, Water, Nonfat Dry Milk, Salt, ...

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