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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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!
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  • Chocolate Chip Cookie Coffee Creamer
  • Almond Joy Coffee Creamer

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Creme Brulee Coffee Creamer

4.77 from 63 votes

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 coffee 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.

How much creamer for 8 oz of coffee? ›

Add 1 - 3 liquid creamer singles to an 8 oz cup of coffee to whiten and flavor your cup. How many carbs are in Coffee mate Liquid Creamer Singles? Each . 375-fluid-ounce tub of Coffee mate Liquid Creamer Singles has 4 carbs or less, depending on the flavor.

What is the consistency of crème brûlée? ›

The custard will be quite wobbly; it should jiggle from side to side when nudged. However, it should not be liquid in the center. It will be barely set, but not liquid. The custard will firm up considerably in the refrigerator, so take it out of the oven when it has set into that very-jiggly-not-liquid consistency.

Can you use evaporated milk as a 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.

What is the main ingredient in liquid coffee creamer? ›

Coffee-Mate Original Ingredients

WATER, COCONUT OIL, SUGAR, SODIUM CASEINATE (FROM MILK), DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, ACETYLATED TARTARIC ACID ESTERS OF MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOUR, COLOUR.

Is there milk in crème brûlée? ›

Made well, crème brûlée is a magnificent dessert of silky, vanilla-scented custard—usually made with eggs, milk, and/or cream—beneath a shatteringly crisp topping of caramelized sugar. Made poorly, the dessert is often overcooked, too eggy, or served at the wrong temperature, whether too hot or too cold.

What is the ratio of milk to creamer? ›

For comparison, add roughly 3 Tbsp powdered creamer or 8 Tbsp liquid coffee creamer to equal 1/4 cup of whole milk. Adjust to taste based on strength, flavor, and color desired. Start with less creamer since it may curdle or get bitter if overheated in coffee.

How much creamer to put in coffee per cup? ›

Add 1 - 3 liquid creamer singles to an 8 oz cup of coffee to whiten and flavor your cup.

How many pumps of creamer should you put in coffee? ›

Add 1 - 3 pumps of liquid creamer concentrate to an 8 oz cup of coffee to whiten and flavor your cup.

Why is crème brûlée so hard to make? ›

The hardest part about making Creme Brulee is waiting for the custard to set in the fridge and being fearless with the mini blow torch. Yes, you have to make Creme Brulee ahead of time, but I love a dessert that bakes the day before.

Is it cheaper to make your own coffee creamer? ›

Cost-Effective: Homemade coffee creamer can save you a pretty penny in the long run. Plus, many homemade creamer recipes use ingredients you likely already have on hand, making it budget-friendly.

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.

Is condensed milk good as coffee creamer? ›

Delicious – sweetened condensed milk and real vanilla extract taste amazing with coffee. Adding half and half will produce a silky smooth and balanced cup of coffee.

What does crema catalana contain? ›

Crema Catalana is a Spanish custard made with milk and flavored with citrus and cinnamon. Because Crema Catalana uses milk instead of heavy cream, it is lighter and more delicate than crème brûlée.

What artificial sweetener is used in coffee creamer? ›

To enhance the flavor of their products without adding a ton of extra sugar or calories, manufacturers turn to artificial sweeteners, such as sucralose. This product might not contain any calories, but it's also devoid of nutrition. About 600 times sweeter than sugar, there's no doubt that sucralose gets the job done.

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.

Does crème brûlée contain cream? ›

Best ratio: Heavy cream and egg yolks are the key ingredients in crème brûlée. It took a little bit of testing to figure out the best ratio, but I loved 5 egg yolks with 3 cups of heavy cream the most.

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