Peppermint Mocha Creamer Blend (Printable Version)

Velvety chocolate and peppermint blend creating a festive coffee-enhancing creamer.

# What You Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 1 cup whole milk
02 - 1 cup heavy cream

→ Sweetener

03 - 1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk

→ Flavorings

04 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
05 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
06 - 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - Pinch of salt

# How to Make It:

01 - In a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisk together whole milk, heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt until smooth and steaming, approximately 5 minutes without boiling.
02 - Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in peppermint and vanilla extracts until fully incorporated.
03 - Allow the mixture to cool for 10 minutes, then transfer into a clean jar or bottle for storage.
04 - Refrigerate the creamer for up to one week, shaking well before each use. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons per cup of coffee as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You'll taste that café-quality richness without the café price tag, and once you make your first batch, you'll wonder why you ever bought creamer at the store
  • The peppermint and chocolate combination hits differently when it's homemade, more sophisticated and less artificial than anything bottled
  • It transforms your everyday coffee into something that feels like a small luxury, especially during the colder months when you need those little moments of joy
02 -
  • Cocoa powder is stubborn and lumpy, and it will hide in the bottom of your saucepan if you're not patient. Whisk like you mean it, even when you think it's smooth. One lump in your morning coffee will remind you why this step matters.
  • Boiling is the enemy here. It's not just an old wives' tale that boiling cream ruins it. The proteins break down and the texture becomes grainy. Medium heat and constant whisking are your friends, not the fast lane.
03 -
  • Make a double batch and freeze half in ice cube trays. Pop out a cube or two whenever you want that creamer taste without the fuss of making it fresh. It'll keep for up to two months.
  • If your creamer looks separated or grainy when you open it, don't throw it away. Gently rewarm it in a small saucepan with a whisk and it'll come back together perfectly. This is one of those happy accidents that reminds you it's real food.

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