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

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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.

Is creme brulee creamer discontinued? ›

Creme Brulee isn't discontinued, but it is out of stock.

What thickens 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.

Can you substitute milk for cream in creme brulee? ›

Part of crème brûlée's decadence comes from the richness of heavy cream. While you can substitute milk for your crème brûlée the resultant custard will be thinner and lighter in consistency.

Is Starbucks crème brûlée coffee? ›

MORE ABOUT THIS COFFEE

We invite you to enjoy this deliciously sippable take on classic crème brûlée. From velvety and rich vanilla to nutty and toasty hazelnut, Starbucks® Flavored Coffees are perfect for everyday enjoyment. Made with natural flavors for premium quality and taste, cup after cup.

What is crème brûlée base made of? ›

Here is a classic Crème Brûlée with a silky, smooth and rich custard topped with a thin pane of crunchy toffee. This is French chic personified in a dessert – classy but not stuffy, and oh-so-effortless! It takes just 4 simple ingredients: cream, egg yolks, sugar and vanilla.

How to thicken homemade coffee creamer without cornstarch? ›

Other milks like almond milk, soy milk, or skim milk will also work, although they may seem a little thin. Adding 1-2 Tbsp of coconut cream will help thicken the creamer. The sweetness. Pure maple syrup works really well as the sweetener.

Is coffee creamer just heavy whipping cream? ›

Heavy cream is thick and has a rich flavor, but it's not very sweet, as it doesn't contain any added sugar. Half-and-half tastes similar to milk, but it's creamier and a bit more flavorful. Coffee creamer is often high in added sugar and generally much sweeter than both half-and-half and heavy cream.

What is the white stuff floating in my coffee? ›

The substance you are seeing is the coffee chaff, which is a natural by-product after roasting.

What is the cream in crème brûlée called? ›

le]), also known as burnt cream or Trinity cream, and virtually identical to crema catalana, is a dessert consisting of a rich custard base topped with a layer of hardened caramelized sugar.

Is half and half the same as cream? ›

According to the FDA, half-and-half contains between 10.5 percent to 18 percent milk fat, while heavy cream contains between 36 percent and 40 percent milk fat. Because heavy cream contains more fat, it is thicker and has a richer taste and a creamier mouthfeel than half-and-half.

What does crème brûlée coffee taste like? ›

What Does Creme Brûlée Taste Like? Creme Brûlée is a rich vanilla custard and the coffee tastes just the same! The coffee has a bitter and sweet flavor, but the caramel and vanilla flavors compliment that bitterness and go perfectly with the creamy softness whipped cream.

What is McDonald's creamer made of? ›

Ingredients: Skim Milk, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Polyphosphate, Datem, Tetra Sodium Pyrophosphate, Sodium Citrate, Carrageenan. Contains: Milk. Important Note : At McDonald's, we take great care to serve quality, great-tasting menu items to our customers each and every time they visit our restaurants.

What is Starbucks creamer made of? ›

Nonfat milk, sugar, heavy cream, buttermilk, vegetable oil (high oleic soybean oil), natural flavor, gellan gum. Contains: Milk. *Please refer to the product label for the most accurate nutrition, ingredient, and allergen information.

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