Hey! How about a handmade Caramel Macchiato Creamer to make your mornings more cozier?
If you love the sweet, caramel-y coffeehouse ambiance but not the price, you’re going to love this recipe.
It has the appropriate amount of vanilla and caramel flavors, and it’s creamy and smooth.
Plus, you know precisely what’s in it (no more strange store-bought extras!).
It’s easy to make, and the greatest thing is?
Every time you pour it into your coffee mug, it seems like a small gift. Let’s do this!
What You Will Need
Here is all you need to make your own Caramel Macchiato Creamer:
Things you need
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 1 cup of whole milk (or any other kind of milk you like)
- 1/4 cup of caramel sauce, either store-bought or homemade
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1–2 tablespoons of sugar (optional, if you like it sweeter)
Tools
- A medium-sized saucepan
- Whisk
- Spoons and cups for measuring
- Use a glass bottle or jar to store it.
Things You’ll Need
- A medium-sized saucepan
- Whisk
- Spoons and cups for measuring
- A glass jar or bottle that won’t let air in for storage
How to Do It
- Mix the ingredients together.
Put the heavy cream, milk, caramel sauce, and sugar in a medium-sized pot. Mix everything together over medium heat. - Gently heat
Stir the mixture constantly while it heats up until it is hot but not boiling. This is great! You’ll start to see little bubbles around the edges. - Put in the vanilla
Take the saucepan off the heat and add the vanilla extract once it is heated. By the way, this step smells AMAZING. - Let it cool and put it away
Once the creamer is totally cool, put it in a clean glass bottle or jar. Put it in the fridge, and you’re ready to change the way you drink coffee!
Changes and Substitutions
If you don’t eat dairy, you can use almond milk, oat milk, or coconut milk.
Instead of sugar, use honey, maple syrup, or even a sugar-free sweetener like stevia.
Add a little cinnamon or almond extract for a fun variation!
Helpful Tips
- Don’t rush the process; medium heat is your best friend for a creamy, velvety texture.
- Caramel Sauce Choices: If you have the time, make your own caramel sauce. It makes a huge difference! But store-bought works just as well.
- Adjust the sweetness: Before you put your creamer away, taste it. Stir in a little more sugar while it’s still heated if it’s not sweet enough.
- If you don’t want to eat dairy, you can use coconut milk and cream instead of heavy cream and milk.
- Always shake your creamer well before using it. It’s normal for some of it to settle.
How to Make Ahead
You may make this creamer up to a week ahead of time. Put it in an airtight jar in the fridge.
If you drink a lot of coffee or need to share, double the recipe. But let’s be honest—you might not want to share!
Tips for storing and using leftovers
You may keep your creamer in the fridge for up to a week if you put it in a container that doesn’t let air in.
Just shake the container vigorously before using if you see any separation.
Want to use up leftovers? This creamer is great over porridge or even as a splash in hot cocoa!
In conclusion
That’s all there is to it! You can make your own Caramel Macchiato Creamer that tastes like it came from a posh coffee shop but was manufactured in your own kitchen.
I know your mornings will be much better now that you have homemade creamer. There’s something about it that makes the first sip of coffee taste so good. If you make this recipe,