Creamy Homemade Pumpkin Spice Coffee Creamer
A cozy and creamy homemade pumpkin spice coffee creamer that brings the warm flavors of fall to your morning coffee. Easy to make with simple ingredients and customizable for dairy-free or vegan diets.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes plus chilling time
- Yield: About 2 cups (16 servings at 2 tablespoons each) 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk (or almond/oat milk for dairy-free)
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream (or coconut cream for dairy-free)
- 1/4 cup (60 g) pumpkin puree (pure pumpkin, not pumpkin pie filling)
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon (12 g) brown sugar (optional)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt (optional)
Instructions
- Pour 1 cup whole milk and 1 cup heavy cream into a medium saucepan. Heat over medium-low, stirring occasionally, until warm but not boiling, about 5 minutes.
- Whisk in 1/4 cup pumpkin puree, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, and 1 tablespoon brown sugar if using. Stir until smooth, whisking to avoid lumps.
- Add 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Whisk thoroughly to combine.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer gently for 5–7 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent scorching and to thicken slightly.
- Remove from heat and let cool about 15 minutes. Optionally strain through a fine mesh sieve for a smoother texture.
- Transfer to a glass jar or airtight container and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before use.
- Shake well before each use. Add 1–2 tablespoons per cup of coffee or to taste.
Notes
Heat gently to avoid curdling. Whisk continuously to prevent lumps. Use pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling. Shake well before each use as spices and pumpkin settle. Store refrigerated up to 5 days. Adjust thickness by adding milk or simmering longer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (15 ml)
- Calories: 3550
- Sugar: 24
- Fat: 34
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 0.5
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