Description
This Homemade Butterscotch Coffee Creamer is a rich and buttery addition to your morning cup of coffee that replicates the cozy, sweet flavors of a coffee shop treat. Made from simple ingredients like brown sugar, butter, cream, and milk, it offers a customizable, preservative-free alternative to store-bought creamers and can be prepared in just 10 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Butterscotch Base
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup brown sugar (light or dark)
Dairy
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
Flavoring
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Melt the Butter and Sugar: Add 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter and ½ cup brown sugar to a medium saucepan. Melt over medium heat, stirring constantly for about 2 to 3 minutes until the sugar dissolves and the mixture becomes smooth and bubbly.
- Add the Cream and Milk Slowly: Reduce the heat to medium-low. Slowly whisk in 1 cup heavy cream and 1 cup whole milk while stirring constantly. The mixture may bubble initially but continue whisking until it is smooth.
- Stir in Vanilla and Salt: Remove the saucepan from heat. Whisk in 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract and ½ teaspoon sea salt, mixing thoroughly to combine all the flavors.
- Let It Cool, Then Store: Allow the creamer to cool for 10 to 15 minutes. Pour it into a glass jar or bottle with a tight seal and store in the refrigerator for up to a week. Shake well before each use as it may separate slightly when chilled.
Notes
- Overheating the sugar can cause it to burn; stir constantly and maintain medium-low heat.
- Do not skip the salt as it enhances the butterscotch flavor.
- Add milk and cream slowly to prevent the hot sugar from seizing.
- Use room temperature milk and cream to prevent curdling.
- Shake well before use since separation can occur.
- Store in a sealed jar and refrigerate for up to 7 days; do not freeze as texture will change.
- Reheat gently if creamer thickens too much using microwave or stovetop on low heat.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
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