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Homemade Coffee Creamer – Vanilla Cardamom

Cold Brew Iced Coffee with Vanilla and Cardamom infused Homemade Coffee Creamer.

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Coffee Creamer Recipe

Confession: Coffee is as necessary to me as Food, Air and Water!

I wasn’t always that way.  Coffee is an obsession that developed after I had my daughter.  Coffee is the only reason I survived that first year being a parent!

yellow bag of coffee next to coffee scoop full of grounds

I used to buy iced coffees at my local drive-thru coffee joint.  But at $5 a pop, a daily coffee habit gets really expensive really fast!

So I figured out how to make cold brewed coffee that would be as good {better} than the iced coffee that I had been buying on a daily basis.  Now I only buy iced coffees if it is absolutely necessary.  I prefer my own home brewed coffee.

Since you are making your own cold brewed coffee, you might as well make your own homemade coffee creamer too!  Vanilla Cardamom Coffee Creamer is unique and unbelievably tasty.  And, Homemade Coffee Creamer is really easy to make.

 clear glass jar filled with cold brew coffee next to coffee bag

Cold Brew Coffee is simple to make too.  It just takes some planning.

I used 6 Tb Traditional Roast Gevalia Kaffee and 3½ cups Filtered Water.  That makes quite a potent coffee brew.  So if you prefer your coffee to be mild, start with 4 Tb.

Combine the coffee and water in a 34 oz mason jar.  Seal and refrigerate overnight.  In the morning, place a fine mesh strainer over a large measuring cup or bowl.  Place a regular coffee filter into the strainer and pour the coffee mixture into the filter.  You will need to pour it in 2-3 stages.  Transfer the filtered coffee into a clean jar or container.

three photos showing plain iced coffee in clear jar, creamer being poured in and then a creamy iced coffee

 Pour over ice and add Vanilla Cardamom Creamer for Iced Coffee Perfection!

jar filled with coffee creamer

This Vanilla Cardamom Homemade Coffee Creamer tastes so amazing!  I think the Vanilla-Cardamom combo is my new favorite flavor.  And it is definitely a flavor of creamer that you will not find at the grocery store! 

closeup of cardamom pods and vanilla beancream, cardamom and vanilla bean in metal pot

glass mason jar filled with creamy iced coffee next to yellow coffee package

Vanilla Cardamom Coffee Creamer

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

Cold Brew Iced Coffee with Vanilla and Cardamom infused Homemade Coffee Creamer.

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup Whole Milk
  • 1/2 Cup Heavy Cream
  • 1/4 Cup Sugar
  • 4-5 Whole Cardamom Pods
  • 1 Vanilla Bean Pod - scraped*

Instructions

  1. Mix together the milk, cream and sugar.
  2. Transfer to a small saucepan.
  3. Gently puncture the cardamom pods with the tip of a small knife.
  4. Add the cardamom pods and vanilla bean to the cream mixture and heat over medium/low while gently whisking frequently.
  5. Heat until steaming and slightly frothy. (15-20 minutes)
  6. Remove from heat and allow to sit for 10 minutes.
  7. Remove vanilla bean and cardamom pods. If any of the cardamom seeds came out of the pod, remove those too.
  8. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate

Notes

*I use a leftover vanilla bean pod for this or scrape the vanilla beans and save for use in another recipe.

Nutrition Information
Yield 12 Serving Size 1
Amount Per Serving Calories 63Total Fat 4gSaturated Fat 3gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 1gCholesterol 13mgSodium 11mgCarbohydrates 5gFiber 0gSugar 5gProtein 1g

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© Nicole Harris
Cuisine: American / Category: DIY Ingredients
creamy iced coffee in clear jar -photo text: necessities of life love laughter and coffee

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  1. Theresa @DearCreatives says

    I love Cardamom this recipe sounds yummy. I am a coffee drinker and this is perfect for spring. Pinning your recipe. Drop by and share your post at my weekly party if you like. A new one starts every Friday!

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  3. mandy says

    Where can I find cardamom pods? This sounds
    Absolutely lush and so much less than my normal 2-3
    Cold brew coffee drinks I buy in the mornings on my
    Way to work. Any info on where to find them I’d appreciate
    Greatly! Thanks Nicole 🙂

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    • Nicole Harris says

      Hi Mandy! I bought my cardamom pods at World Market. But, you could also try a natural foods store or anywhere that has a large spice section.

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    • Nicole Harris says

      Thanks Deb! I don’t know when I need coffee more … when I first wake up in the morning or during my afternoon slump 😀

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    • Nicole Harris says

      Thanks Christine! I really am in love with the Vanilla Cardamom combo! It goes very well with coffee.

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    • Nicole Harris says

      Yes, it may be difficult to get all of the ground cardamom strained out. If you don’t mind that it should be fine. I would start with just a pinch though because it will be much stronger than the pods.

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