A rich and cozy homemade pumpkin spice creamer with real pumpkin purée and warm spices, naturally flavored with pure vanilla bean paste for a creamy, festive addition to your coffee or tea.
Pumpkin Spice Creamer
Ingredients
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 ml)sweetened condensed milk
- 1.0 tsp (5.0 ml)vanilla bean paste
- ⅓ cup (80.0 g)pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1.0 tsp (2.0 g)pumpkin pie spice
- pinch of fine sea salt
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Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the pumpkin purée, sweetened condensed milk, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla bean paste, and a pinch of fine sea salt until smooth and well combined.
- Add the half-and-half and whole milk to the pumpkin mixture and whisk until fully incorporated.
- Transfer the creamer to a clean jar with a tight-fitting lid and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before using to allow the flavors to meld.
- Shake well before each use. Pour about 2 tablespoons per cup of coffee or tea, or to taste.
Tips
- Use pumpkin purée rather than pumpkin pie filling to avoid unnecessary added sugars and spices.
- Vanilla bean paste adds visible vanilla flecks and a deeper flavor than extract; substitute 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract if needed.
Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make pumpkin spice creamer?
Plan on 10 minutes of prep, plus 1 hour to chill. The recipe makes about 2 cups (8 servings).
How should I store pumpkin spice creamer?
Store the creamer tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Shake well before each use as ingredients may settle.
Can I make pumpkin spice creamer ahead?
Prepare up to 3 days in advance for best flavor; keep refrigerated.
Can I use a different form of vanilla?
Yes. This recipe uses 1 tsp vanilla bean paste (5 ml). 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.
Whole recipe (8 servings): ~848 cal · 46g fat · 87g carbs · 25g protein · 83g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
Per serving · 106 calories
What it takes to burn one serving
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- Walking uphill or incline treadmill 14 min·0.7 mi·~1400 steps
- Moderate cycling 11 min·2.2 mi
- Swimming laps 15 min
- Jogging 10 min·0.8 mi·~1600 steps
- Stair climbing 10 min·~900 steps
- Dancing 17 min
- Bodyweight circuit training 11 min
- Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 25 min
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