Homemade Crème Brûlée Coffee Creamer
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Make a rich, pourable coffee creamer that captures the flavor of vanilla custard and caramelized sugar.
- Author: Ahazzam
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Total Time: 10 min
- Yield: About 2 cups
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar (for topping simulation)
- Combine the heavy cream, whole milk, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, almond extract, and salt in a small saucepan.
- Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves completely and the mixture is steaming, but do not let it boil.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat. Allow the mixture to cool slightly.
- Whisk in the light brown sugar until it is mostly dissolved. This adds a slight molasses note mimicking the burnt sugar crust.
- Pour the cooled creamer into an airtight container.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
- Use 2 to 3 tablespoons per cup of hot coffee. Stir well before serving.
Notes
- For a thicker creamer, reduce the amount of whole milk used.
- If you prefer a stronger vanilla flavor, use vanilla bean paste instead of extract.
- Store the finished creamer in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 55
- Fat: 19
- Saturated Fat: 11
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 19
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 70