Homemade Vanilla Bean Coffee Creamer Recipe
This Vanilla Bean Coffee Creamer recipe creates a rich, flavorful addition to your morning coffee using fresh vanilla beans, milk, cream, and a touch of sweetener. It’s simple to prepare by gently simmering and then straining, resulting in a smooth, creamy creamer perfect for enhancing your coffee experience.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 12 minutes
- Yield: About 3 cups 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Vanilla Bean Coffee Creamer Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
- 2–3 tablespoons sweetener (such as sugar, maple syrup, or honey)
Instructions
- Prepare the vanilla bean: Split the vanilla bean lengthwise using a sharp knife to expose the seeds inside. This allows the vanilla flavor to infuse the creamer more profoundly.
- Combine ingredients: In a medium saucepan, pour in the whole milk and heavy cream. Add the split vanilla bean and sweetener of your choice to the pot.
- Simmer the mixture: Heat the mixture over medium-low heat just until it begins to simmer. Avoid boiling to prevent scalding. Stir occasionally to help dissolve the sweetener and distribute the vanilla flavor evenly. Simmer for about 5-7 minutes.
- Strain the creamer: Remove the saucepan from heat. Use a fine mesh strainer to strain the creamer into a clean container, removing the vanilla bean pod and any seeds or residue.
- Cool and refrigerate: Allow the creamer to cool to room temperature before sealing the container. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to chill and thicken. Store in the refrigerator and use within one week.
Notes
- You can adjust the sweetness level by adding more or less sweetener according to your taste preference.
- Use whole milk and heavy cream for the richest texture, but you can substitute with lower-fat dairy or non-dairy alternatives if desired.
- Ensure not to boil the creamer mixture to preserve the fresh dairy flavor and prevent curdling.
- The vanilla bean leftovers can be rinsed, dried, and used to flavor sugar or salt for other recipes.
- Shake well before each use as ingredients may separate over time.
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