Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk (for sweetness and a creamy texture)
- 1 ¾ cups whole milk (or substitute with half-and-half or heavy cream for a richer creamer)
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract (the key to the signature French vanilla flavor)
- Optional Additions:
- A pinch of cinnamon
- A splash of almond extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste (for extra depth of flavor)
Instructions
1️⃣ Gather Your Ingredients
- Have a medium saucepan, a whisk, and a storage container (like a mason jar or glass bottle) ready.
2️⃣ Mix the Base
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk and whole milk.
- Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally to prevent scalding.
3️⃣ Add the Vanilla
- Once warm (do not boil), remove from heat.
- Stir in pure vanilla extract and any optional flavor additions.
4️⃣ Cool & Store
- Let the mixture cool to room temperature.
- Transfer into a clean glass bottle or jar, seal tightly, and refrigerate.
5️⃣ Shake Before Use
- Since homemade creamer lacks stabilizers, ingredients may separate. Shake well before each use.
Notes
For a dairy-free version: Use coconut milk or almond milk.
For extra sweetness: Add 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey.
For a frothy texture: Blend for 30 seconds before storing.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverages, Coffee Creamer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Per Tablespoon
- Calories: ~50 kcal
- Sugar: ~7g
- Sodium: ~15mg
- Fat: ~1.5g
- Saturated Fat: ~1g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: ~8g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: ~1g
- Cholesterol: ~5mg