Homemade Vanilla Sweet Cream Coffee Creamer is super simple to make, has only 4 ingredients, and can totally replace the store-bought versions in your fridge. I love whipping up a batch of this to use all week in my coffee!
Homemade Vanilla Sweet Cream Coffee Creamer
I can’t even tell you how much I love flavored coffee creamers because it would be embarrassing. It isn’t quite as much as I love coffee, but pretty close. I was pretty excited when they came out with the “real cream” kinds – but even those don’t compare to what you can do with this recipe.
Enjoy in our Cold Brew Coffee!
Why make your own coffee creamer?
The real beauty of this is how simple it is. Only 4 ingredients, and amazingly customizable. If vanilla isn’t your thing, substitute some other extract. Hazelnut would be amazing. Add a touch of almond extract. You decide!
I stuck with plain old vanilla for mine because that is my very favorite. I even prefer vanilla ice cream.
I’m weird, I know. Embrace it.
Try this Copycat Reese’s Coffee Creamer too!
Do you know what goes great with this coffee creamer? My homemade cold brew coffee, that’s what. And when you put those two things together do you know what you get? A pretty good copycat, and my version of my new favorite Starbucks drink – my Homemade Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew.
Reader Reviews!
“This recipe is my go-to for coffee creamer and the only recipe you need for having the most delicious iced coffee at home! I make a large pitcher of it every week. I fill a cup to the top with ice, brew Green Mountain iced vanilla caramel coffee on the iced setting of my keurig, and add a good splash of this creamer…best iced coffee ever. First to get me to kick my expensive Starbucks habit!”
-Brittany (from Pinterest)
Homemade Vanilla Sweet Cream Coffee Creamer
Homemade vanilla sweet cream coffee creamer is simple and contains only 4 ingredients! Make your own and skip all the fake stuff.
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla (or 1/2 vanilla bean, whole*)
- 2 cups whole milk
Instructions
- Place heavy cream in a pan, and heat over medium heat until bubbling. Add sugar, and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Stir in vanilla extract, and remove from heat.
- Mix in whole milk, and place in a jar in the fridge. Shake before use.
- *If using a vanilla bean, place it in the pot with the cream and let simmer during that stage for maximum flavor. Leave in creamer to continue to infuse liquid even in the fridge.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
24Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 114Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 14mgCarbohydrates: 10gFiber: 0gSugar: 10gProtein: 1g
Nutrition data and serving sizes provided here are ONLY ESTIMATES. If you are tracking these things for medical purposes please consult an outside, trusted source. Do not come at me in the comments, I'm over it. Thanks!
Nicole Johnson
Nicole Johnson, a self-taught expert in grilling and outdoor cooking, launched Or Whatever You Do in 2010. Her blog, renowned for its comprehensive and creative outdoor cooking recipes, has garnered a vast audience of millions. Nicole's hands-on experience and passion for grilling shine through her work. Her husband, Jeremiah Johnson, also plays a pivotal role in recipe development, adding his culinary flair to the mix. Together, they form a dynamic duo, offering a rich and varied outdoor cooking experience to their followers.
Angela
Saturday 25th of November 2023
Do I put it in the fridge while it’s still warm?
Nicole Johnson
Saturday 25th of November 2023
Yup!
Sonia Gordon
Thursday 28th of September 2023
Hi thank you so very much for this wonderful opportunity to make my own Coffee creamers this is a great gift for me and everyone else thanks again ur awesome 👌
Rebecca
Sunday 20th of August 2023
This was amazing! My whole family loves it
Nicole Johnson
Sunday 20th of August 2023
Yay! I'm so glad you like it!
Amy
Saturday 12th of August 2023
Can you use 1% or non fat milk?
Nicole Johnson
Sunday 13th of August 2023
You can, but I wouldn't simmer it if you use 1% or non fat. Just mix it together and let it sit for a few hours and shake it here and there to get the sugar to dissolve.
Laura Skidmore
Thursday 20th of July 2023
Why do I heat up the whipping cream.. is it to melt the sugar ?
Nicole Johnson
Thursday 20th of July 2023
Yup! It makes the sugar dissolve faster. You can just combine it all and shake it and wait a while, but the heating method ensures you won't have any grainy sugar left.