Grab your sweaters and a piping cup of coffee or tea, it’s pumpkin spice season! This homemade pumpkin spice creamer is the perfect match for your beverage, to make your ice cream festive or even to use in espresso martinis. Easy to make, without all of the preservatives and you control the sugar.
Gather This
Making your own coffee creamer couldn’t be easier. And this pumpkin spice creamer will give you all the fall feels! A full list of ingredients with measurements for this recipe is available in the printable recipe card below.
- Pumpkin puree – You want to make sure this is pumpkin puree and not pumpkin pie filling. Try making your own or just using a can from the grocery store.
- Half & half – This is the base of our creamer. It’s creamy, a little thick and has no flavoring. We’ll doctor it up with the rest of the ingredients.
- Molasses
- Sweetened condensed milk
- Pumpkin pie spice
- Vanilla extract
Perfect Pairings
The obvious pairing here is to pour this pumpkin spice creamer into your morning cup or coffee. However, try adding a splash to your hot chocolate or even an espresso martini to add fall flavor to all of your drinks.
Did you know that in Wales and other parts of the UK, it is traditional to pour heavy cream over a slice of cheesecake? Try using this delicious fall spice creamer over a slice of maple cheesecake, pumpkin cheesecake or cheesecake cupcakes.
Pumpkin Spice Creamer
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups half & half , 1 pint
- 3 tablespoons pumpkin puree , not pumpkin pie filling
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 2 teaspoons vanilla or almond extract
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over low heat, whisk together the 2 cups half & half , 3 tablespoons pumpkin puree , 2 tablespoons molasses , 2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk , 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice and 2 teaspoons vanilla or almond extract .
- Bring to a low simmer for 5 minutes, then turn off the heat. Continue to whisk every 2-3 minutes, allowing it to cool and steep for 10-15 minutes.
- Line a fine mesh strainer with cheesecloth and pour the liquid through*. Discard the solids and transfer the liquid to a sealable container.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.
Notes
Nutrition
Storage and Freezing
I suggest using it in a week if stored properly. Simply put your creamer in an air tight container and store it in the refrigerator. You can keep it for about 1-2 weeks.
Yes, actually you can freeze coffee creamer. Transfer to a freezer bag or ice cube tray before freezing.
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