A rich and smooth homemade French vanilla creamer combining cream, milk, and real vanilla bean for a classic café-style flavor to enhance your coffee or tea.
French Vanilla Creamer
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A rich and smooth homemade French vanilla creamer combining cream, milk, and real vanilla bean for a classic café-style flavor to enhance your coffee or tea.
Prep
10 min
Cook
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Cooling
1 hr
Total
1 hr 10 min
Servings
8
Diet
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Ingredients
Adjust yield
servings
Scales easily; keep it in a clean bottle and shake before each use.
- 1.0 cup (240.0 ml)half-and-half
- 1.0 cup (240.0 ml)whole milk
- ⅓ cup (80.0 g)sweetened condensed milk
- 1.0vanilla bean, split and scraped
- 1.0 tsp (5.0 ml)pure vanilla extract
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Instructions
- Slice the vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape out the seeds using the back of a knife.
- In a medium bowl, combine the half-and-half, whole milk, and sweetened condensed milk.
- Add the vanilla bean seeds and the scraped pod into the mixture along with the pure vanilla extract.
- Whisk everything together thoroughly to blend the flavors.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the vanilla to infuse fully.
- Remove the vanilla bean pod before using.
- Shake or stir well before adding to coffee or tea.
Tips
- Use the vanilla pod for infusion, removing it before serving to avoid bitterness.
- Replace half-and-half with heavy cream for an even richer creamer.
Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make french vanilla creamer?
Plan on 10 minutes of prep, plus 1 hour to chill. The recipe makes about 2 cups (8 servings).
How should I store french vanilla creamer?
Store the creamer in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Shake well before each use.
Can I make french vanilla creamer ahead?
This creamer can be made a day in advance and kept chilled for better vanilla infusion.
Can I use a different form of vanilla?
Yes. This recipe uses 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped. Each teaspoon of pure vanilla extract can be swapped for 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, the seeds of half a vanilla bean, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder. Paste and seeds add the classic dark specks.
Estimated · per serving
Nutrition
Per serving = 1 of 8 servings this recipe makes.
93
Calories / serving
5.4g
Fat
8.3g
Carbs
2.7g
Protein
8.3g
Sugar
Whole recipe (8 servings): ~744 cal · 43g fat · 66g carbs · 22g protein · 66g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
Per serving · 93 calories
What it takes to burn one serving
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