Indulge in creamy sweetness with our Vanilla Sweet Cream recipe—ready in just 5 minutes and perfect for elevating your coffee drinks or desserts. This recipe takes only 5 minutes to prepare and requires minimal ingredients you likely already have on hand.
Experience a velvety, pourable cream infused with real vanilla, ideal for topping cold brews, iced lattes, or even fresh fruit.

This unique sweet cream stands out by balancing rich heavy cream and milk with homemade vanilla syrup, resulting in a smooth texture and authentic vanilla flavor. Makes about 1½ cups—enough for 6–8 servings.

Vanilla Sweet Cream

Vanilla Sweet Cream is a simple, homemade creamer that adds richness and sweetness to coffee and desserts. This recipe blends heavy cream, milk, and vanilla syrup into a luxuriously smooth topping.

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Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup 2% milk
•  ½ cup water
•  ½ cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

• Mixing bowl
• Whisk
• Small saucepan
• Measuring cups
• Airtight glass jar

Method

 

1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine ½ cup water and ½ cup granulated sugar. Stir until sugar dissolves and mixture simmers, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Let cool. Tip: For deeper flavor, split and scrape ½ vanilla bean into the syrup before heating.
2. In a mixing bowl or jar, pour heavy cream, milk, and cooled vanilla syrup. Whisk gently until fully combined. Tip: Chill bowl and whisk in the freezer for 5 minutes beforehand to help the mixture thicken.
3. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate. Use within 5–7 days for best texture. Shake or whisk briefly before serving. Tip: If cream separates, shake vigorously in the jar to re-emulsify.

Notes

Storage: Keep sealed in the refrigerator up to 1 week.

Scaling: Double or halve ingredients as needed.

Dietary Mods: Substitute coconut cream and almond milk for a dairy-free version.

Nutritional Benefits:

Provides healthy fats and calcium from cream and milk.

Vanilla offers trace antioxidants and may promote relaxation through aromatherapy.

Uses: Top cold brew, iced lattes, hot coffee, fresh berries, pancakes, or waffles.

Enjoy crafting your own Vanilla Sweet Cream to transform everyday drinks and treats into café-style delights. Share your creations with #HolisticHabitHub!