Homemade French Vanilla Coffee Creamer Recipe: 3-Ingredient Luxury

Standing in the coffee aisle, staring at rows of artificial creamers packed with unpronounceable ingredients, I realized something had to change. My grandmother always said the best flavors come from the simplest recipes, and she was right. This three-ingredient French vanilla creamer delivers the same luxurious taste as expensive store brands, but with real ingredients, you can trust.

The secret lies in using canned condensed and evaporated milk instead of regular dairy. This creates a vibrant, velvety texture that transforms ordinary coffee into a café-quality experience without artificial additives or preservatives. Recreate your coffee shop experience at home with simple ingredients.

Homemade French Vanilla coffee creamer in a small pitcher.

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Why this recipe works

This homemade version combines sweetened condensed milk and evaporated milk for optimal consistency, unlike traditional creamers that use fresh milk or half-and-half. The condensed milk provides natural sweetness and richness, while evaporated milk adds the perfect creamy texture without watering your coffee. The concentrated nature of canned milk means flavors remain bold and satisfying.

What makes this homemade French vanilla creamer recipe so good?

The delicate sweetness of this creamer is sure to impress anyone who tries it. You can enjoy your own creamer in both hot and iced coffees.

It’s perfect for adding to a coffee bar when you have guests over, whether they’re just visiting or you’re hosting a party. Everyone loves the indulgent taste it adds to their coffee!

Some creamer recipes use half-and-half or even fresh milk. However, this one uses condensed and evaporated milk, which is the perfect consistency and doesn’t water your coffee down!

It is also easily adjustable if you want to try adding other flavored extracts, such as almond or maple.

Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need to make homemade vanilla coffee creamer:

  • Sweetened condensed milk – Provides natural sweetness and creates a rich, luxurious base texture
  • Evaporated milk – Adds creaminess without diluting coffee flavor or creating a thin consistency
  • Vanilla extract – Delivers the signature French vanilla flavor and aromatic sweetness
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How to make French vanilla creamer

  1. Pour all the ingredients into a blender.
  2. Blend until well combined, about 30 seconds.
  3. Pour the mixture into a container or small pitcher.
Homemade French vanilla coffee creamer, cup of coffee, and muffins.

How to make it dairy-free

It’s pretty simple to make a dairy-free alternative to sweetened condensed milk and evaporated milk.

To make dairy-free sweetened condensed milk, simmer the following ingredients on the stove until it is nice and thick:

  • 1 can full-fat coconut milk
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar

Dairy-free evaporated milk is also really simple. Let your favorite milk alternative (oat milk, soy milk, almond milk, coconut milk) simmer on the stove until it is reduced by half.

How to use this creamer

Stir this creamer in your preferred morning cup of coffee, such as homemade cold brew coffee or hot brewed coffee.

You can even add it to blended drinks like fruit smoothies, protein smoothies, or milkshakes to make them sweeter and richer! If you want to get creative, add a dash of it to your French toast custard mix, pancake mix, or oatmeal.

Storage & Reheating Instructions

  • Freezing: Not recommended, as dairy separates when frozen and thawed.
  • Refrigerator Storage: Store in an airtight container, we love using a mason jar for up to 10 days. Separation may occur naturally.
  • Usage Method: Shake vigorously before each use to recombine ingredients. Never heat creamer directly as it may curdle.

Frequently Asked Questions about this homemade coffee creamer recipe

What type of canned milk is best for homemade creamer?

You can choose to use the full-fat versions or the low-fat sweetened and condensed milk. I like to use the full-fat version because it adds a nice flavor. The coffee tastes perfectly sweet with the two types of milk.

Where to buy the best vanilla

I like to buy my vanilla extract at Costco. It is a great value, and you can buy a large amount for under 10 dollars. You could even use homemade vanilla.

How much coffee creamer does this recipe make?

With this French Vanilla coffee creamer recipe, you can make just about 1 quart of creamer that lasts about 10 days. I like to make a batch of this creamer and take it to work.

How many calories in French vanilla creamer?

Each store-bought creamer has different calories. For my recipe, 1 ounce of creamer has 62 calories.

Homemade French vanilla coffee creamer in a small pitcher next to a cup of coffee.

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Homemade French Vanilla coffee creamer in a small pitcher.

French Vanilla Coffee Creamer – Easy 3-Ingredient

Rich, creamy homemade French vanilla coffee creamer with just 3 ingredients. No cooking required, ready in 5 minutes for gourmet coffee at home.
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Coffee Creamer, Vanilla Creamer
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 30
Calories: 62kcal

Ingredients

  • 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
  • 15 ounces evaporated milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Place all three ingredients into a blender, and blend for about 30 seconds.
  • The mixer will be uniform.
  • Store creamer in an air-tight container.
  • Pour into coffee as desired.

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Nutrition

Calories: 62kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 32mg | Potassium: 92mg | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 69IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 1mg

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  1. Fran Kranz

    I would like to leann how to make Bone Fish Grill salad dressing and their Jens Jamacian coconut pie and the rum sauce.
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  2. TheNewClassy

    I love me some coffee. And I love it with creamer. Buying creamer gets expensive, however. Maybe I should try and make this at home!

  3. Brionna G

    Making your own coffee creamer is such a great idea since it is super easy to do. No more running out of creamer in this house.

  4. Ashley @irishred02

    Great idea to make your own! I can’t use flavored cream because of all the preservatives and additives they give me migraines

  5. Jeanine

    My husband loves coffee so I will have to see his thoughts on this. I’m more of a tea or cola girl so this definitely his thing.

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